Maureen Doucette

Mum was 13 when World War II began. She left school in her teens and worked as a cashier. At 17, she met our Dad, who was in the Canadian army and was stationed at Aldershot. He was deployed to France and travelled through Belgium and Holland. He returned to England to be married on May 5, 1945, 3 days before Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Following the war, she came to Halifax aboard the Queen Mary and arrived at Pier 21 in July of 1946. They settled in the Digby area, near Dad’s family. Over the years, she became the Matriarch of 5 generations. Mum was a career cashier, working at various locations where she got to know many, many people. After retirement, she did volunteer work, mostly at Bethany Bargain Bin. In 2014, she moved to Tideview Terrace where she made new friends with residents and staff. She was known to have a unique personality, humour, wit and had a vast knowledge of many topics. We would like to thank all the staff that have worked In Snows House over the years. Especially for the last few weeks, their love and compassion shown to Mum was greatly appreciated.

Maureen is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Larry) Budd of Digby, Susan Young of Smith’s Cove; son, Andrew of Weymouth; daughter-in-law, Juanita Doucette; grandchildren, Michelle Gaudet, Ian Doucette, Neill Budd, Mary Gidney, Susan Hubley, Suzanne Doucette, Dianne Doucette, Brad Young; several great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Maureen was predeceased by husband, Arnold Doucette; son, Daniel Joseph; sisters, Rena Davies of England, Vivienne Farrant of England; brother, Robert Farrant of England; son-in-law Carl Young and stepfather Robert Farrant. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She passed peacefully with her daughters and granddaughters at her side.

There will no visitation or service by request. Donations in memory can be made to Bethany Bargain Bin or charity of choice. Share a memory or leave a condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com