| Name | Louise Elizabeth Dittrick | |
| Birth | 10 Jan 1955 | Manning, Alberta, Canada |
| Gender | Female | |
| Death | 10 0ct 2024 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Death | 10 Oct 2024 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Louise Elizabeth Benedict January 10, 1955 - October 10, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Benedict (Dittrick) of Calgary, AB, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 69 years. Louise was born on January 10, 1955, in Manning, AB, to Ruth and Joseph Dittrick and grew up on "the farm" alongside her beloved siblings Murray, Donna, and Audrey. After graduating high school, she suffered a life- changing car accident that led her down an unexpected path. She persevered through a very lengthy recovery with her mother at her side and eventually found employment at the Grande Prairie Herald Tribune. She also found support from local brain injury groups who helped guide her through trying times. It was suggested to her by one of these groups that she should attend a conference in Calgary that brought together people with varying disabilities. As it happens, that's where she ended up meeting the love of her life, Lorne, who was there supporting a friend. They lived a rich life together, having over forty-plus years of marriage, which included living across Alberta and spending a few years in China. A big part of that life was their son Cameron, who was born a few years into their marriage. Louise devoted a great deal of her time to him by volunteering at his schools and supporting his endeavors in art. Recently, art became a big part of her life as well. She found solace and expression in it after joining classes in Clifton House, where she spent her last few years. She enjoyed nothing more than creating and sharing her works with her family, which extended to include her daughter-in-law Nicole and grandson Emmett. | ||
| Person ID | I66 | benedict |
| Last Modified | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Family | Lorne Douglas Benedict, b. 20 May 1949, Calgary, Alberta, Canada d. 28 Nov 2024, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Age 75 years) | |||
| Marriage | 16 May 1981 | Manning, Alberta, Canada |
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| Family ID | F20 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||
| Last Modified | 31 Jul 2015 | |||
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| Photos | Louise Elizabeth (Dittrick) Benedict | |
| Louise Benedict 1981 Louise Benedict at her in-law's home | ||
| Lorne Benedict and Louise Dittrick Lorne Benedict and Louise Dittrick in the rumpus room of the Benedict family home. | ||
| Lorne and Louise Benedict | ||
| Lorne and Louise Benedict - wedding day |
| Documents | Wedding Diary of the wedding day For Lorne and Louise Benedict in 1981 - by his Aunt Edna |