Loretta Marie McAuliffe
elevated q1gib November 26, 1919 – December 31, 2018
elevated q1gib Visitation
Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.
elevated q1gib Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated q1gib Funeral Mass
Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
elevated q1gib Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated q1gib Interment
elevated q1gib Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Section 18
elevated q1gib Obituary
elevated q1gib McAuliffe, Loretta Marie, nee Bowyer, nee LaRose, Peacefully at Westside Long-term Care on Monday, December 31, 2018 of natural causes in her 100th year. Loving Mother to Debbie (Paul) and Kevin (Carol). Cherished Nana to Steven and Eric. Predeceased by her husbands Pte. Albert LaRose RHRC (1944) and Joseph McAuliffe (1994), parents Wilson (1957) and Mayme Bowyer (1963), brother John (1976) and his wives Angela (1966) and Christine (1999), sister Therese (2010). Survived by many nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Westside Long-term Care and to our relatives and friends for their continued support. The family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) on Saturday, January 12, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass within the funeral home in the Chapel of St. Joseph at 10:30 a.m. The final rite of committal and interment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Covenant House or the Daily Bread Food Bank. Online condolences & directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com
elevated q1gib Grieve not…nor speak of me with tears…but laugh and talk of me…as though I were beside you. I loved you so… ‘twas heaven here with you.
Marie was a great person. As Caroline’s (Butter) husband, we did not have many get-togethers, but they were always enjoyable. Marie reminded me of Caroline’s mother (Aunt Cad.)
Debbie introduced me to her mother Marie McAuliffe in 1970 when I was 15. Mrs. McAuliffe impressed me with her strong qualities: humorous, nurturing and straightforward. Over time I would learn of her courage as well: facing down a huge banana spider…and facing life challenges with strength and grace. I admire similar qualities in my dear friend Debbie.
I have been privileged to know the McAuliffe family, and fortunate that I’ve been welcomed. While full time manager of a credit union (and manager of the household) Marie somehow found time for evening visits with Debbie, Kevin and I over tea at the family table. We listened to Marie’s good story telling and sage advice. Often we would let loose our quirky humours with gales of laughter and shaking shoulders…old fashioned good times.
Many more good times are remembered with Debbie, Kevin and Mr. and Mrs. McAuliffe… celebrating Canada Day in Ottawa, staying at the family cottage on White Lake or camping at Kevin’s site nearby, and learning more about their very interesting family history.
Thank you Marie McAuliffe,
and God Bless
Sue Gallagher
Our sincere condolences, to all the family. My Aunt Tante Christa, married Jack Bowyer and we instantly had 5 cousins to play with. We spent time with Aunt Marie ,Uncle Joe , Debbie and Peter at family BBQs and celebrations. Wishing Aunt Marie everlasting peace
Kindest regards on behalf of the Soegtrop Family.
As per request , in Memorium a donation to Covenant House