With sadness, the family of Mary Therese Moreau announce her passing Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Mary was in her 96th year of a full and rewarding family life. Fortunately, Mary’s children were able to be at her side through her last few days. Her death was calm, peaceful and without discomfort. Mary will be remembered by her family of eleven children, Mary-Lu, Yvonne (Paul), Jerry (Susan), Jeannine (Frank), Dan (Mary), Joe (Lynn), Jack, Suzanne (Todd), Lise (Kevin), Phil (Michaela) and Paul, her numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, a great-great grandchild, her extended family and friends. She is survived by her sister Yvonne, predeceased by her husband Dr. Joe Moreau, her four siblings Elodie, Henry, Doc, and Teddy, and her daughter-in-law Sandy.
Mary was born on a farm near Alvena, Saskatchewan in 1922; however, she grew up on a farm in Eldersley, Saskatchewan. After one year of nursing school at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Victoria, BC, she left to marry her sweetheart Joe upon his return from World War II. They eventually settled in Victoria where she lived for almost sixty-five years. Mary’s life was focused on her family and faith. She was a member, as well as for a time, president, of the Catholic Women’s League, managed the sale of religious articles at St. Patrick’s Church and was involved in many other parish activities.
Prayers will be offered on Friday, February 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Mary’s son Father Paul on Saturday, February 17th at 12 Noon in St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
24 Responses
Fr. Paul, i am so sorry for your loss but i know that your Mother is already enjoying her reward in heaven. Prayers continue for your family in this sad time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May the fond memories of her comfort all your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Ted and Anne McRae and family
Our hearts are with you… ❣️
Fr. Paul, you and your family are in our prayers. What a wonderfl mother you had, and this must be a comfort to you. She will be greatly missed.
Jack and Carolyn Duclos, Athens, GA
Father Paul your mother will definitely be remembered in our daily prayers as well as your beautiful family. May she rest in peace. She was so blessed to have you with her in the end. That must have given her much consolation. Sending much love from Jack and Ann.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Yvonne. You are in our thoughts.
Virginia and Michael.
Yvonne, sorry to hear about your mom. Reading her obituary she had a life well lived. Sincerely June and Bill Everden
Father Paul,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May she be granted eternal rest. All remain in my prayers.
Pamela Landeche, St. Joseph, Athens, GA
Fr. Paul and family I know that you all will miss her very much. My prayers and love are with your family at this time.
Father, I’ am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother had a beautiful soul and how blessed you & your family were to have such an inspirational person in your life!! And, you got to call her Mother❤️ Prayers to you and your family