FLETCHER, Margaret E.
1950 - 2019
Madame 'Maggie' Elizabeth Fletcher Turcotte
MARCH 30, 1950 - January 05, 2019
''Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.'' - St.Teresa of Avila
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Margaret 'Maggie' Elizabeth Fletcher Turcotte. Maggie passed away peacefully in Gatineau QC, surrounded by her family. She was the chosen child of Herbert and Anne Hendry Fletcher. Beloved wife of 47 years to Richard Turcotte, cherished mother to Kenna (Gregory Marchildon) and Allanna (Joshua Gibson). Forever missed by her treasured grandchildren Alexandre, Laurelle, Julien Phaneuf and James and Ian Gibson.
Born in Saskatoon as Patricia Jean Stewart to her birth mother Betty Faye Stewart McHugh. Maggie is survived by her siblings Beverley Shea Funnell, Kirby Funnell and RD and Frank McHugh.
Maggie was a devoted and lifelong educator who deeply cared and took interest in everyone she encountered. Her bravery, loyalty, strength and determination are reflected in all those whom she encouraged to achieve their dreams, no matter what they might be.
The funeral mass will be held on Wednesday the 16th of January 2019, at 11:00 am followed by a reception at Saint-Mark the Evangelist Church located at 160 Principal Street in Gatineau (Aylmer). The family will be present to receive condolences at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the The Aylmer Food Center, located at 67 rue du Couvent in Gatineau (Aylmer).
''There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.'' - Robert Burns
Online condolences may be made at www.cfo.coop