nana i  miss you every day its so hard going on with out you i don´t know if i can be happy you are my every thing you be go but i will never forget you i love you  nana 

Nana a person  i loved  cared for.  a Nana ,a mom, a wife,  no mater what she loved her family.  we loved her. every day is  hard to live without you.  your funeral  was the hard is  day of my life  love you miss you  

My condolences to Rick , Jeff & Holly, Susan & Shawn and to their families. It’s so hard to believe. Maureen and I have been friends for 53 years longer than  anyone I know. We started off in grade 6 and continued throughout our life time. Maureen I will always think of you and miss you more. Love you my BFF !!!your  BFF❤️

Tribute page 2
Mo, was the most talkative
person I knew. No matter how quiet someone was,
she could bring them into the conversation. She
knew an icebreaker for every situation and could
talk nonstop in her English accent. I think that’s why Rick coined the “Slater goodbye”She always had something to say, especially if they were on their way home and chatting at the door way. Rick would be urging Mo on but she still talking. 

Mo was bossy! She loved to give her opinion even if you didn’t want it but if you were lucky to be a member of her family or a friend, she never steered you down the wrong path  

There are so many memories I could share with you like our songs we made up or when I lived at their house. Rick called me Igor the one living under the stairs. Mo would just laugh and join in the fun. One time we were doing dishes and she started a water fight. The place was a mess. We were laughing so hard slipping on the water.

As a mentioned she was bossy. Mo even chose my husband for me. We were sitting at the computer looking at a dating site she forced me to go on She said oh I like that guy so fast as lightning she clicked that like button and the rest is history. Rob and I strive to have a marriage like Mo and Rick’s. So much love and laughter. 

I loved my big sister Mo. She was always there for me. I miss her so much, I’m heart broken. I’m sad that Linda and I will never get together at George’s for a sister lunch and have sister bonding time. Mo hug Mom and Dad for me. I know you enjoy the having them all to your self. Till we meet again. I love you!

Tribute Part 1

Thank you to everyone who is gathered here today. I appreciate everyone showing up to celebrate the life of my dear sister Maureen, who we affectingly called Mo.  My name is Sharon, and I am her younger sister. Maureen would have loved to see so many of the people she loved gathered here today.

Mo loved her family unconditionally. She would constantly send me pictures and videos of her grand kids and she would say how proud she was of Jeff and Susan. 

Eulogy - Part 1

Thank you all for coming today to celebrate the life of my Mom, Maureen Janet Hanson. I am her son, Jeff Hanson. My family includes my wife Holly, daughter Amelia, and son Austin. I’m sorry, this all doesn’t seem real…

For those that don’t know, my Mom was very ill for the last three years but she was also a very strong lady. She had to as she endured so many ailments, afflictions and diseases. At the time of her passing she was suffering from type two diabetes, Raynaud’s disease, heart disease, scleroderma and was on oxygen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, just to name only a few. Most wouldn’t know it by talking to her though, as she was a very positive minded woman. 

If you could take a moment, just have a look around you to see all the people she touched in her beautiful life. Mom was a funny, fun loving, outgoing and friendly woman. I knew she was very special to many and was so fortunate to call her my Mom. However, many of you called her by a different name. Some called her Auntie Mo, some called her Mo or Momo, some called her Nana or Gramma Reen, but most simply called her Maureen. Whatever you called her, I’m certain you called her your friend. My mom was not only the best mother figure to me and my sister Susan, but also there for anyone in need of one, as many can attest to. She was also the best friend anyone could ask for. Many a time we would have talks into the wee hours of the morning. Mom had an enormous heart which allowed her to love and worry about everyone, anywhere, all the time. She enjoyed making people happy and gave all of herself to you when you needed it.

My mom grew up in Sheffield, Yorkshire in England. She was born on February 8, 1956. My dad used to call her his little Yorkshire pudding. She was one of three daughters, and a son to her late parents Denis and Iris Slater. With her parents, her sisters Linda and Sharon and brother Mike, they moved to Canada in 1965

Eulogy - Part 4
But after Zellers closed its doors, she ended up getting a job at a newspaper publication called Triad. This is where she really shined and was rewarded for her efforts. She loved this job for many reasons; the people, the pay, the challenge and the recognition to which she all deserved. 

The loss of my Mom leaves a void as I am sure you all here can relate. Although, as much as she has left many broken hearts here on Earth what is more striking to me is the hearts that she mended while she was on Earth, and the love that will remain within us as a result of knowing and loving her. Mom was the essence of love and love personified. She showed love to any and all in everything she said and did. 
I hope you all hold her as dear to your heart as I will for all of eternity. In the end, all there is is love. 

I will forever love you Mom. 

Eulogy - Part 3
Mom had an extreme love of jewellery and collected it and stored it in her way of organizing. She wore all of it, not all at the same time of course. She would try to wear something different for any and all occasions. Although, sometimes she used to wear so much it was joked that she was like Mr. T. My Dad would say, she loved her bling! 

When my family would get together with my parents she would bring all kinds of jewelry to my house as my daughter Amelia loved playing with her Nana with that too. She would bring bangles and rings and it would light up Amelia’s eyes when she saw it!

My Mom liked to store keepsakes, as she would refer to them. She didn’t like to throw away anything that could one day be missed. Therefore she collected Susan and my school work, artwork and poems. She would also collect cards. Not playing cards or sports cards but birthday, anniversary, Christmas cards—you name it. She had multiple Rubbermaid containers full of them, from all of you wonderful people. They put a smile on her face and she would look at them all once in a while. 

Mom would always find other uses for things as well. She would reuse many empty pill bottles, candy containers and Kleenex boxes; finding new, inventive and interesting uses for them. 

She also liked to store money, although like me she would say she never had any. My Dad told me just recently he was going through some of her things that she had around her chair and he came up with all sorts of cash that was ‘stored’. He said there was upwards of $200 hidden just around her chair! He joked she was like a squirrel burying nuts for the winter. 

My Mom was a natural born sales woman. She could sell ice to an Inuit, as some would say. She worked at Zellers for 23 years, mostly as a cashier but also in the jewelry department. She also sold Tupperware on the side on and off for years. She was amazing at both, most likely due to her love of people. 

Eulogy - Part 2

As a result, Mom had a British accent that came and went and stayed with her despite only being in England until she was 9 years old. Specifically, she said a variety of words in this unique accent that made people smile. She would say, bear, bird, ham, using her own accented version and never pronounced ‘H’ in a word including her own last name. Whenever someone mentioned they were hungry, Mom used to always offer her usual list of snacks. She would say ‘you want a banana, apple, fruit cup, yogurt, sherbet. She also had the funniest sayings like ‘I could live on salad me’, ‘I only like ice cream when it’s hot’, ‘I’m not a big meat eater’ and ‘ohhhh that’s too spicy’. 

Mom was an excellent cook and always made waaay too much, even for leftovers. Among many other things, Mom used to make a mean omelette, a deep dish lasagna and my favourite her blueberry cheesecake. She wanted to make sure everyone she served food to didn’t go away hungry…and no one ever did! At big turkey or roast dinners, she would always offer her ‘hot gravy’.

Mom loved children so much, plus she had the patience of a saint and quite the imagination! She really should have been a teacher. Initially, Mom was told she couldn’t have kids of her own, but my sister Susan and I were stubborn. It’s a good thing too because she was amazing with kids. She used to play with us all the time, same as she did with Susan’s and my kids. She had a variety of children’s songs she used to sing from her childhood. Songs like 
‘Round and round the garden’, Fly away Peter fly away Paul’, ‘Open the latch’ … my kids absolutely loved these songs and still do. She would also play a game called ‘Shopkeeper’ where my Mom would be the shopkeeper and Amelia and Allison would be the customer and they take turns making purchases, switching back and forth. 

Mom, I don't have the words for how sad I feel now you aren't with us. You were the best mom and friend anyone could ask for. You and dad's love story was a magical one and you always loved to tell everyone about it.
Thank-you mom for loving me when no one else did.  When I couldn't even love myself. 
All my children hold a special place in their heart for you forever and always.
I promise I will look after Dad.
I still can't believe you are gone I'm constantly reminded of you, everywhere I look. I try to dream of you just so I can see your face again.
You were my mommy for 38 wonderful years and I will hold all those memories dear to my heart.
I'm so grateful to spend those last few days with you and I will never forget how happy you were to see me the morning you passed.
Goodbye mommy until we meet again, Goodnight love ❤️ 

I watched this young girl grow into a very special LADY. From about 12 till--it was a treat to see her change and mature into the wife /mother and Gramma she became. Her off the wall humour was so priceless and her dedication to family and friends was so obvious to all who knew her. God keep you safe MOMO till we meet again.                 
Love you!!


Dear Auntie Mo,
I am still in shock. I still am not grasping you are gone. I suppose I am in denial. I suppose it's because I don't want it to be true. I suppose it's because the last time I was able to see you n Uncle Rick was through your window. I suppose it's because I never got to hug you before you were gone. Life just isn't fair sometimes and it sucks.
I do know this. You taught me how to love. How to be the best wife and mom (although Scott n the boys may have a different opinion). You n Uncle Rick taught me what true love is, marrying your soul mate.
You were there for me. You knew my past, my history and laughed with me, cried with me and guided me. Thank-you xo.
I have so many memories.. When you started dating Uncle Rick, camping, fun times with Nana n Gramps. The way you said 'butter' how we razzed you. The sandwich special sauce you always added to our sandwiches, the singing, the laughter, the games, camping. Going to see you and arguing with you that I didn't like giving you 'poodle' perms, you always won though. You were the QUEEN x 1000 Tupperware lady. When I went to visit you n Uncle Rick to surprise you with the book The Wonky Donky and how you insisted on reading it to me and you did. I think we peed ourselves with laughter.
You were an amazing mom Jeff n Susan were so blessed to have you. You were an absolute storybook Nana, that one day I hope to replicate. You were an amazing wife to a freakin amazing husband, Uncle Rick n you share a bond like no other. You were a sister to some very special people. Linda, Mike n Sharon  you guys were incredibly blessed to have her in your corner.

Most of all you were not just my Aunt. You were my friend. 
How does one say good-bye? I really don't know. 
Love you forever and always Auntie Mo xo


Dear Rick, Jeff, Holly, Susan, Shawn and your beautiful children. May you find strength and comfort from family and friends to help you through this very difficult time with the loss of your beautiful wife, Maureen, mother and Nana.
May the Good Lord watch over all of you! Heaven just received a Beautiful Angel! Love and hugs, Jim and Valerie

You stole my heart on August 9 1975 and broke it on April 13 2022 but we had a wonderful life together. We were engaged on September 21, 1975 and married the next year on December 11, 1976. We seldom had a wrong word with each other and managed the drama that life handed us together. You were a wonderful Mother and Nana. Unfortunately you wont dance at the weddings of our grandbabies. Maureen I will love you forever and beyond.

I have known my Aunt Maureen since literally the day that I was born. I was born in the morning and she gave birth to my cousin Jeff in the same hospital that night. Aunty Mo always treated me as if I was her own. I could go on about all of the great times that we had and all of the  times that I was invited to places and made to feel special but what meant the most was that she always included me. This did not stop when I became an adult, it just meant that for her it was harder to track me down, but she always made sure to do it. She was the most incredibly thoughtful and caring people that I have ever met and I am lucky enough to have always had her in my corner, like she was for so many people. She was everyone that she met’s biggest supporter with her kindness, generosity, and gentle sense of humour. She made it so that I never wanted to disappoint her. 3 years ago, my wife and I bought a house a few doors down from her and over the past few years we would still be able to have short visits sometimes through the doorway at a safe distance. She would sit there with an iPad in her hand taking photos of my son and I with the most proud look on her face. The only time that she looked more proud is when she would give me updates on Jeff and Susan and their families and how well they were doing. Even though she was going through a difficult time she absolutely glowed during these visits. I already miss her and feel a void, but one thing that I realised years ago when we didn’t speak as often as we once did was that she knew that I was ok and that’s why she didn’t have to check in as often. Maureen has left us all with a spot in our hearts but she will always have a piece of our smile. Her impact on our lives has been something that we are all lucky to have had. She knows that we will be ok.

As a child, I remember Auntie Mo opening her arms whenever I saw her. She gave the biggest hugs accompanied with a whisper in my ear, which was often hard to understand because she still hadn’t learnt to speak proper English! I remember laughing as Auntie Mo showed us keepsakes she saved over the years. A jar of sand from a beach trip her and Uncle Rick did with the kids, an unrecognizable clay figurine Susan made, to the finest paintings Jeff and Susan did. As years past, I recognized Auntie’s Mo’s passion for life even more. Her love for dancing at events always put a smile on her face. Her incredible sales ability whether it be retail or Tupperware. Girl’s outings were an adventure with Auntie Mo. She was the only one that wore lingerie at ladies weekend adventures. Auntie Mo had an undeniable love for her family. No matter what time of the day or night, she was there for me. Whether it was a simple 2-hour phone call or a quick visit. She understood me. She supported me through ups and downs. She celebrated my accomplishments and comforted me when I was heartbroken. Auntie Mo often cheered on our daughter Celina at skating competitions saying, “I’ve got bragging rights”. She was in awe watching Matthew drive “huge machines” aka tractors at such a young age. She made sure to attend family picnics and Christmas Day brunch celebrations we hosted every year. She reciprocated porch drop offs with the empty containers to be filled for the next visit. I hope to be half the aunt that you were to me Auntie Mo. You always said “sweetie, I know we don’t talk everyday but, I love you Jo and I’m always here for you right Rick”? Reflecting, I’m so grateful you were consistently there for me and my family. I’m heartbroken you were taken too soon. I’ve learned so much from you. Your love for Uncle Rick was unlike other love stories. You told me you don’t have to have the perfect marriage; you can have a marriage that is perfect to you and Bob. Rest in peace sweet Auntie Mo.

Though through the years of your life we didnt have the oppotunity to be in each others company as with your mum and dad my aunty Iris and uncle Dennis you all had the chance to start a new life in canada . But the times we did see each other when you came to England was a great oppotunity to come to know how good this decision was a good one for you all because i saw how happy you were and what a wonderful man you were fortunate to marry and a wonderful family you have with rick . Our hearts are saddened that one of our beautiful cousins over in  canada has gone but i no not never forgotton because you are wonderful . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in canada especially today love to you all mo's family esp you Rick and children and grandchildren thoughts and prayers with you ❤❤❤

Richard and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing.  She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have  met her or be in her company.  I felt very fortunate to get to know Maureen a little bit through Valerie and her family.   Maureen brightened the lives of everyone who knew her.  We hope that God's love will bring you comfort and support during this difficult time.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.   Peg & Ken McLeod

Rick, Jeff, Susan and family my deepest condolences to you all.  Maureen was the sweetest kindest person always.   I have known Maureen from public school and she was a good friend.  I was so fortunate  to have reconnected with her after so many years.  She would text that it was time for a catch up and I would call and we would have a good chat and a good laugh.  I will miss my friend but never forget her.  Rick, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time together. Kathy and Cal Petty

Your passing was so unexpected. We all thought you'd pull through. I still can't believe it. You were the central figure in our family, and I don't know how we will move on. I still wait for you to FaceTime Susan, and to hear you two laughing throughout the house. I still wait to hear one of your stories that you always enjoyed sharing. I still wait to see you play with the babies or how you would help each of them with their homework. Your love and kindness was immeasurable....I constantly keep thinking of the very 1st family dinner I attended. It was at Montana's . Even your sisters with their husband's were there. When everyone was done eating and grabbing their coats, you gave me a big hug and whispered to me. "You fit in perfectly " Thank-you Maureen. 

As the eldest sibling I have a lifetime of wonderful memories of my sister Maureen. She was not only my sister but my friend, confidant and a part of me. We shared so much. We laughed and cried together. I will really miss our conversations and the closeness we shared. I know she is in heaven and we’ll see each other one day. I love you Maureen.
My children told me that she is with mom and dad and is sticking her tongue out at me saying that she now has them all to herself until I join them. 
Maureen and I often spoke about our lives growing up. She was the only one of us siblings to be born at home. Everyone said she was the most beautiful baby and she never let me forget that. 
In 1965 we came to Canada. She was 9 and I was 14. I use to pay her and brother Michael a dime to do the dishes for me. She used the same trick later to get Sharon to do them. 
After she married the love of her life, Rick, they use to come camping with mom, dad, Jim and I. They would hide peanuts on the top of the tent away from squirrels and chipmunks. Of course next morning they’d be all gone, squirrels do climb guide ropes. 
Then came Jeff and Susan. She was such a good mom and loved them very much.  
Many Saturday’s nights Jim and I played cards with them. You had to have lots of patience with Maureen as she chatted so much she forgot what card was played every hand. Yet she had such a great memory about the past. I often wondered how she could recall people and places when she was so young at the time. We were recently talking about how Rick hated to play the game Password. She still brought it along for us to play though. Rick grumbled but always went along with her. ‘Happy wife, Happy life’ was his favourite saying. 
Her dreams came true when she became a Nana. Being able to spend time with her grandchildren and her children made her so very happy. I often had pictures and videos sent to me after each visit. 
My life won’t be the same but my memories will always be with me ❤️

Rick, Mike, Linda, Sharon and all Maureen’s loved ones. So very sorry for your loss.
Always lots of fun with Maur. 1st summer here..new bike. Had a tumble. Stitches for Maureen. She had to miss Hawaiian day at school. We were  so sad.  But we got to go down to the house and visit with her through the tiny screen windows in the front. Not the same as a fun day in school! Oh my gosh…having to “Hoover” at lunch time. We had our first coffee together! Lol! Instant! Made during one of our lunches. Just me and her. It was awful!! Lots of fun on Rouse! The move across town meant sleep overs for us. Always fun and food. Our favourite at the time was white bread with cheese whiz on it, put under the broiler til brown. We could eat a whole loaf. Subs and pizza from Pepsi’s right up there on the list too. Egg salad sandwiches with tomato in it. Something I could never understand!lol! Coconut cream pie on Saturdays at Tops. Maureen always looked like a million bucks. I always looked like I was just dragged out of the closet. I had never met, and still haven’t, someone who could love others with more than her whole heart. We had a trip in Florida together. Every day was filled with laughter and fun. But she also just met you Rick. She could not wait to get home to see you. I know she knew you were “the one”. She loved you deeply. The love from family will see you through the muddle. Loving memories will sustain you. Maureen never has been nor will ever be forgotten by me. Feb 8 every year I would go through the birthday routine of trying to remember who was what age. Sandy was the oldest, then Maur, then me. That’s how I kept track. I can hardly believe this has happened. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.   Sharon

You know those Aunts you read about - the ones who squish your cheeks and smother you in kisses? Thats my Aunty Mo.
If you were lucky enough to have met her, you were loved by her.

Aunty Mo, I will forever be grateful for the memories instilled in my mind - You were one of the first to have a parking lot lunch date with - Trips to Canadas Wonderland - countless weekends spent in your basement playing with Susan & Jeff while the house roared with laughter upstairs from the adults - Food! Those sandwiches that you’d smother that sauce on....darn good! Tupperware, you were the Queen! You were always up for any family gathering - The first one to hold, rock and sing to a new baby.
You taught me how valuable marrying your best friend is. Uncle Richard, you truly had a one in a million best friend.

❤️All my love,
Amanda

“I believe 'em when they say you're in a better place
You had a wild side but you had amazing grace
I know you're way off up in them clouds
But if you can still hear me right now, give Heaven some hell“

Man, it ain't right, man, it ain't fair
I'll see you again
But 'til then, give Heaven some hell.”

"Our Mo" - so many memories.  Your accent, stuck somewhere between Yorkshire and Canada - you may have emigrated back in the 1960s but your accent never quite made it.
Your love of Christmas and those endless boxes of Christmas decorations, neatly stacked and carefully labelled. I would bet you'd know what was in every one of them and would know if even the smallest item was missing.
Your huge collection of teaspoons, no doubt each with a story or memory attached.
Your passion for capturing every moment on camera, from the most special to the everyday, and especially your family.
Bill & I will always remember a special day with you and Rick in Stratford, VIP front row seats for a stunning performance of Guys & Dolls, complementary wine at the break, all rounded off with a lovely dinner and lots of laughs and smiles.
Our Mo - you'll live forever in our hearts and memories. God Bless.

My memories of Maureen are of very happy times both before and during her life in Canada. Cousin Maureen & I share the same year of birth and were born just a few weeks apart. We went on to have our 1st babies with only a few months apart Geoffrey and Andrew. Then later to have girls Susan and Katie.  We were fortunate enough to visit them in Canada when our boys were very young.  Fond memories of our trip up to the Great lakes, feeding by hand the squirrels on the beach, the colours of the trees in the beautiful fall, the trip to Niagara falls where I could hardly get my breath when I heard the roar of the Falls. Andrew finished up in hospital with  a high temperature and tonsillitis.  They proceeded to get his temperature down by submerging him in a cold icy bath. I don’t know who was most upset him or me!

Memories of the times before the Slaters left for Canada when Maureen & I shared a single bed as all the family was split up to be looked after by different members of the family until the flight over to Canada.  Maureen & I were 2 giddy youngsters too excited to sleep. We’d been told to “go to sleep” that many times, it was getting very late, that although we were very thirsty we dare not ask for a drink. What did we do - we drank out of the hot water bottle instead! 

I still get a lump in my throat when I hear a plane engine now, it always reminds me of when we all went to the airport as a youngster, to see the Slater family off on their adventure to Canada...........



Sorry to here about Maureen
Worked at Zellers 95 always had a smile and a laugh
Condolences to her family
Debbie Reynolds


The last time we saw Maureen and Rick was when we came over for Holly and Jeff’s stupendous wedding.in 2016
An evening that culminated in Rick being taken to bed in a wheelchair chair and a belly laughing Maureen 
In the next few days we decided to go on a road trip east which included Quebec (which we found was pronounced Kebeck)

On the long road we saw a lot of trees.
 A lot of trees. 
I mean a vast amount of trees.

Rick and I were driver and shotgun and the girls sat in the back looking at photos and moose spotting 

We had many coffee stops and lunch stops, one of which was at a brand new Subway in a one horse town  
Trouble was nobody behind the counter spoke English so ordering a foot-long had its difficulties, however the owner, who was sat at a table and spoke English , and had been watching us with amusement , told us we’d be seeing moose every half mile (after we had told him our journey had so far been mooseless)

We eventually got to Prince Edward Island (or PEI as Mo had told us)
PEI has a lot of potatoes and was closed when we got there at 8pm
Undeterred we found the only hotel in town and went to bed stone cold sober because PEI must have gone prohibition that night

Next night was different and the four of us had a tremendous night at a local production of Mamma Mia
I think Mo had the loudest voice over Dancing Queen 

Next day we set off back west 
Two in the front driving/navigating, two in the back reminiscing and moose spotting 
There was a lot of reminiscing but I don’t think we ever saw a moose
Our memories are happy ones of our Mo
Allan & Gloria 


So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing, taken too soon.  I have never gone to a concert with someone who was more excited than Maureen was 😆 .... a true force that will be missed.

Mrs.Hanson was my best friends Susan’s mom and like a mom to me growing up. Don’t get your knickers in a knot she would always say to us. She was one of the kindest people with the biggest hearts that I know. I will never forget your stories and life lessons and kind words. You will be greatly missed by us all. May you Rest In Peace and your memories will live on forever.

Mrs.Hanson was my best friends Susan’s mom and like a mom to me growing up. Don’t get your knickers in a knot she would always say to us.
She was one of the kindest people with the biggest hearts that I know. I will never forget your stories and life lessons and kind words.
You will be greatly missed by us all.
May you Rest In Peace and your memories will live on forever.

Dear Hanson/Slater Families

We were so sad to hear of Maureen’s passing.  Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers

Lee & Frank Kools

Maureen was a very special friend to me. Our boys were born on the same day and we have shared some wonderful times together. Godspeed my dear friend. You will never be forgotten.
Carrie, Craig, Michael, Jerilyn and Riely 

So very sorry for your loss. Maureen was a very special lady, I know how much she she will be missed by all her family and friends. RIP Maureen 💔💔

OBITUARY

Maureen Janet Hanson

8 February, 1956 – 13 April, 2022

Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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