This monument stands at Somerset next to a Silver Maple tree planted on 20 April 2000. They commemorate local teacher Marina Pittet (1947-2000) who died from a brain tumour. Over a 30-year teaching career, she inspired generations of students.
Pittet Memorial Monument (October 2011)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Pittet Memorial Monument (July 2024)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.40816, W98.65914
denoted by symbol on the map above
Obituary [Marina Lafreniere Pittet], Winnipeg Free Press, 30 March 2000.
We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 8 August 2024
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