Roger Marrec
elevated JOv9m A life well lived
elevated JOv9m July 8, 1925 – July 15, 2021
elevated JOv9m Passed away peacefully at 96 years old. Roger leaves his soulmate and wife of 48 years Pauline (nee Guarnaccio). He is also survived by his many adoring nieces and nephews, cousins, many cherished grand nieces and nephews, and wonderful longtime friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Edouard and Isabelle and his twin siblings Marie-Therese and Edouard.
elevated JOv9m Roger lived a very interesting and productive life. He was born in the village of Cosquer, Brittany, France and immigrated to Canada as a young man. He received his education from Fordham University, New York, Lumen Vitae, Belgium, and Wilfred Laurier University.
elevated JOv9m All of his working life was devoted to caring for the needs of others. Most recently he worked at the Catholic Children’s Aid, Dufferin Peel Separate School Board and was a School Trustee for the French School Board.
elevated JOv9m Roger’s zest for life, sense of humour, generous spirit and love of adventure was contagious and an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved his family and was a loyal supporter and proud booster of their many accomplishments. He believed in the inherent goodness of all people. Roger and Pauline shared a love of travel and of Northern Canada.
elevated JOv9m A special thanks to the kind and helpful team of caregivers at Eldercare Home Health and Baycrest Long-term Care. You made his life easier.
elevated JOv9m In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Covenant House Toronto. https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/
elevated JOv9m Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral mass and burial will take place on July 19, at 12:00pm. To view the mass live, please click below.
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Pauline and family,so sorry for your loss our sincere condolences.
Roger was a wonderful person and happy to have known him,his gentleness and kindness,
Frank & Ines Scarpino
Toute notre affection pour Pauline dans ce douloureux moment. Nous garderons de notre oncle Roger, le souvenir d’une personne toujours bienveillante et à l’écoute. Suzanne sa belle sœur, ainsi que Guy et Andrée ses cousins se joignent à nous.
Daniel, Marie-Odile, Hélène et Sébastien SCOUARNEC
Pauline and family, Rebecca and I are so very sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure having Roger as our neighbour. He was always gentle with a smile and a kind word. We will miss him.
Rebecca & Ted
Roger’s charismatic French accent and beaming smile always made us feel special that he took the time to drop in on Sunday mornings and shared his life journey adventures. We miss those days but will cherish the memories…Joe, Odalia and family.
Pauline:
I have been keeping you, Roger and family in prayer and in the certain hope that since he laboured long in the vineyard of social services and education of the least among us and child welfare, he will be graciously welcomed in the heavenly kingdom with the words, “Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of time, Paula Owolabi and family
Dear Pauline & your extended family: Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences on the passing of dear Roger. He will be sadly missed. We will always remember him as a kind, caring “Gentle Man” and in biblical terms “a man without guile”. To paraphrase St Paul: Roger has fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith and now can reap his reward!! God Bless you all. Theresa Ravanello Wharton & Paul R. Wharton.
Dear Pauline
I was so sorry hear about Roger’s death. I understand that life has not been easy for him the last while. Take care of yourself and may you experience the peace of the Lord when you recall all the blessings you both shared with one another.
Ma tante Suzanne Marrec me charge de vous transmettre toute son affection et sympathie dans ces moments douloureux . Une messe lui sera dédiée le premier aout en l’église de Plourin les Morlaix près du cimetière où repose ses parents et frère ….
Nos plus sincères condoléances
Pauline, I’m so sorry for your loss. Roger was kind-hearted, funny and loving person. He will be missed.
Hi Pauline,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Roger. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Take care and stay well.
The Greco’s ( Jo, Mary and Joe )