Maureen Marion Lepin

March 20, 1941 – September 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Marion Lepin at the age of 81 years old. She passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on September 27, 2022.

Maureen was born a “coal miner’s daughter” in Zeballos, BC to Mickey McGuire and Lorraine King. She grew up in Lytton, BC and after starting her adult life in Toronto, she spent over 40 years in Kamloops, BC.

She is survived and, will be dearly missed by her loving children, Michael Glynn and Alyson Glynn along with her grandchildren Jessica Lemieux and Elias Melynk Glynn, and her husband of 36 years, Ken Lepin along with his children, Heather (Scott) Lepin and Ron (Joanne) Lepin.

In addition, she will be affectionately remembered by her big brother Kel (Lorraine) Simpson and her baby sister, Dallas Simpson. She was predeceased by her darling baby brother, Joe McGuire R.N. in 1998.

Growing up in Lytton, she worked in her grandmother’s restaurant and would tell stories about getting up at 4:00 am to make special order sandwiches for the railroaders which left her with a lifelong dislike of making sandwiches. During her teen years, she was a waitress and a piano teacher. Once married and living in Toronto, she was a secretary with Proctor and Gamble.

After the birth of her second child, she pursued and realized her dream of becoming a registered nurse, graduating from the second nursing class offered at Cariboo College in 1976. She worked at Royal Inland Hospital in the Obstetrics and Gynecology ward during the 70’s and 80’s. As those who knew her will agree, she was a class act and her co-workers often commented she managed to look like a lady even when carrying a bed pan. During her nursing career, she made many great friends with whom she stayed in touch and she enjoyed many “nurse lunches” over the years. After her daughter became a nurse in 2002, Alyson met many individuals who shared stories of respect and humour about Maureen.

In 1986 Maureen married Ken Lepin who always referred to her as his best friend. Maureen was proud to work with Ken on the many contributions he made to the community. She especially enjoyed each year accompanying him to award the nursing scholarships and was humbled by the dedication of a room in her name from Ken for labouring moms on 3West at Royal Inland Hospital.

Alyson would like to thank all those that cared for Mom at Royal Inland Hospital over the years and, especially, on her final day. Despite the chaos surrounding them, the nurses, R.T.’s, lab technicians and physicians demonstrated nothing but professionalism and immense compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA in her memory would be deeply appreciated.