It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Helen Westmancoat (Hutchinson) aged 90 on November 3, 2025 in Viking, Alberta with family by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother known for lending a helping hand anyway she could.

Marie is survived by her three sons; Barry (Tamme), Mark, Philip (Tanya); grandchildren Natasha and Myles and her adopted daughter Tanya; grandchildren Chloe and Kylaine. Her brother Leonard (Ursula) and sister-in-law Olive.

She is predeceased by her husband Brian, her parents; Leonard and Jean and her brothers Lester and Bill.

Born in the Ryley area, Marie attended Bathgate school where her Aunt Ethel Pepper was the teacher. She often helped her in the winter to keep the fires going. After finishing at Ryley school, she moved to Calgary to stay with her Aunt Mary Birch. Initially she worked at the Bank of Montreal while attending secretarial school. She then went on to work at Pitney Bowes, an office equipment company.

Marie married Brian in 1959 and moved back to the family farm in 1962. There she kept busy with the egg business, a large garden and working at Stats Canada. An avid Square dancer and founding member of the Swinging Beavers, both her and Brian danced at numerous clubs over the years, winning many badges.

Marie retired to Tofield spending her time traveling and being an active member of both the Ryley Sunshine Club and the Tofield Golden Club where she played cards and even won gold at the Alberta Senior Games.

Marie touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed by family, friends and the community.

Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life is to be planned in the spring.