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The family of Lindsay Wayne Fast announces his passing on September 6, 2026, at the age of 88 years. Lindsay lived a life distinguished by devotion to family, education and community service; by an abiding belief in the importance of helping others; and by a deep sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world.

Lindsay met Joan Inglis while attending Saskatoon Teachers’ College, and she became the love of his life. Together they built a home centred on family, and Lindsay took enormous pleasure in watching that family grow. He especially treasured the annual Fast family fishing trips to Jan Lake, where many wonderful memories were made at Naomi’s Bay. He also enjoyed travelling and cruising, and throughout his life had a great love of horses, owning several thoroughbreds over the years.

He will be lovingly remembered by Joan; his daughter Sharon Brahmbhatt (Harish); son Shaun Poisson-Fast (Chantel); daughter-in-law Joanne Duret; grandchildren Sanjay Brahmbhatt (Elizabeth), Kamla Brahmbhatt, Hayden Fast (Cassidy), Quintan Fast (Jaira), Meeka Fast (Brett), Monique Poisson-Fast (Arden) and Lucie Poisson-Fast; and great-grandchild Ada Vargas. He is also remembered by his sister Dolores Jeffares; sister-in-law Helen Fast; brother-in-law Tom Inglis (Frances); sister-in-law Vicki Coward (Don); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was predeceased by his children Sandra Jane Fast and Graham Bradley Fast; granddaughter Naomi Helen Fast; brother Ray Fast; brother-in-law David Jeffares; his parents, Bernhard and Mary Fast; and his parents-in-law, John and Clara Inglis.

Education was one of the great commitments of Lindsay’s life. After Saskatoon Teachers’ College, he continued his studies at the University of Saskatchewan, earning a Bachelor of Education, a postgraduate diploma in Educational Administration and, in 1974, a Master of Education.

His career began in the classrooms of Glidden, Regina, Rosetown and Melfort before coming to Saskatoon, where he taught English and later moved into school administration. He served as vice-principal and principal within Saskatoon Public Schools, including leadership assignments at Bedford Road Collegiate, Nutana Collegiate and Marion M. Graham Collegiate. His warm and personable presence in hallways and classrooms are fondly remembered by former students and fellow educators.

His contribution to education extended well beyond the schools in which he worked. Lindsay held numerous leadership positions within the teaching profession, including serving as president of the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association and on professional committees concerned with curriculum, bargaining, professional development and educational leadership. Following his retirement from school administration in 1994, he continued his public service as a trustee with the Saskatoon Public School Board, including several years as chair, and also served on the executive of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

During retirement, Lindsay remained a vigorous supporter of retired educators through the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan and devoted considerable energy to issues affecting their well-being.

Over the years Lindsay conducted school and church choirs, coached numerous sports and participated in church and community life. He served on the Board of the Canadian Council on Deafness and as chair of the Saskatchewan Hard of Hearing Association, along with numerous other boards and committees. In recognition of the breadth and quality of his volunteer service, Lindsay received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005.

Lindsay possessed a wonderfully dry sense of humour, delivered with impeccable timing and often with just enough restraint to make it all the funnier.

He retained throughout his life a sense of awe at the ineffable beauty of the natural world, from the expansive vistas of northern Saskatchewan lakes to the simple pleasures of growing and picking raspberries in his own garden. He understood both the grandeur and the quiet abundance of life, and found reasons to be grateful for each.

He leaves behind a family and a community immeasurably richer for his presence, and a life shaped by the conviction that our communities become stronger when we give generously of our time, our talents and our care for one another.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Manor.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.