March 19, 1934 – December 8, 2014
After a hard fought and very long 20 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, it is with mixed feelings of relief and with sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved wife and mother, Simone Nolin. Simone passed away at Mount St Mary’s Hospital on Monday, December 8, 2014.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Don; sons, Mark (Val) and their son, Michael and their daughter, Stephanie of Victoria, Robert (Heather) and their two daughters, Samantha and Megan of Calgary and her daughter, Kelly-Ann Turkington (Todd) and their son, Nicholas Housden, also of Victoria; her brother, Paul Perreault Sr. (Barb) of Winnipeg; her brother-in-law, Claude (Flore); sisters-in-law, Lillian Ramsay, Aline Carreiro (Simon) of Winnipeg and Florence of Victoria; many nieces and nephews and god-children. Simone was pre-deceased by her father and mother, Edouard Perreault and Anna Benoit; her brothers, Emile and Pierre and sister, Cecile Rochon.
Simone was born in St. Norbert, Manitoba and attended Ste. Avila School as well as St. Norbert Collegiate. ln 1980, Simone, Don and family relocated to Victoria and totally enjoyed their lives here away from the Manitoba winters. Simone was employed with the Greater Victoria Hospital Society until 1996 when she took early retirement due to ill health. Simone was a kind and compassionate lady and most of all a wonderful wife and mother. She will be missed, but we take great comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and in a better place.
Our most sincere appreciation to the wonderful and totally dedicated staff of the Douglas House at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital as well as Dr. Maura Bertoia who had cared for Simone for 16 years during her long disease.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 753 Burnside Road at McKenzie on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers and if so desired, a donation in Simone’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society, #202 – 306 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1M1 or to a charity of one’s choice will be much appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Florence MacLeod and Family
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Alanna and Stuart Holroyd Don, Mark, Rob, Kelly and family
I am so sorry to see that Simone has passed. She was such a lovely lady with a beautiful smile.
Sending a hug and love your way.
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Robyn & Alex Mirlin Dear Don & family. Robyn & I were very sad to hear of Simone’s passing, Our thoughts & prayers are with you Don, at this difficult time. Take care. Always – Alex & Robyn Mirlin .
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Barbara-Ann A god child who will never forget a true Lady! Happiness to you Uncle Don, Kelly , Robert and Mark as life continues on.
Our sincerest condolences to you and the family Don.
With thoughts of you at this time. Florence MacLeod and family