Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mariette Totland (nee Artano) passed away suddenly on December 20th, 2020 in Victoria, BC. Mariette was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Olen, in 2014, brother Maurice and parents Lillian and Auguste Artano. She is survived by her daughters Krista (Joe McGill), Karen (Myra O’Donoghue) and Marina (grandchildren Al and Hannah) and siblings Auguste, Lorraine, Genevieve, Odile and Joe. She will be missed by many other friends and relations.
Mariette was born July 20, 1941 in St. Pierre et Miquelon and remained proud of this heritage all her life. She moved to Newfoundland at age 20, where she met Olen. They were married in Ontario, then moved west to BC and raised their family on a farm near Fort St. John. Mariette had a love for laughter, embraced motherhood, was passionate about cooking and gardening, and staying connected with family and friends. Mariette moved to Victoria in 1984 and then to the Sunshine Coast in 1990, following Ole’s career. While on the Sunshine Coast, Mariette and Ole enjoyed retirement in their beautiful garden and many extended weekends fishing on their boat. Mariette moved back to Victoria in 2014. She always derived great pleasure in connecting with friends and family, if not in person, then by phone. She loved sharing people’s life stories.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, Jan 20th at 10 a.m. (PST) at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Victoria. An email link to the online service can be obtained from the family. A private family-only interment will happen at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Victoria General Hospital for their care and compassion for Mariette. Donations in Mariette’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you all at this very difficult time. Mariette will be well remembered. May she rest in peace.
Paul & Callie O’Donoghue