Madeleine Katherine Rochon

March 3, 1933 - June 13, 2023

Madeleine passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 90 while residing in the Mackenzie Hospital Long Term Care Unit for the last five years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jack Rochon in 1998 and their daughters Katherine, Patricia & Ruby in 1957. Her grandson Jacob in 1995. Her parents Jacob and Walberga, as well as her sister Maryanne, brothers Martin, Wilfred and Eddie.

Madeleine is survived and will be deeply missed by her other children. Keith (Barb), Jacquie (Dale), Brad and also by her grandchildren Carrie (Byron), Steve (Jessica), Maigan (Brad), Joe (Karli), Chanelle (Landon) and her great grandchildren Grayson, Finley, Jacob, Regan and Walker. She is also survived by her sister Helen Rochon and brother Harold Klein.

Madeleine was born in La Fleche, Saskatchwan, one of three girls and four boys born to Jacob and Walberga Klein. She met Jack, the love of her life in Lac La Biche. They met in a restaurant where she was working as a waitress. Madeleine always said she stole him away from another woman. They were married in 1952 and resided in Prince George. Madeleine has lived the last twenty five years in Mackenzie, B.C.

Madeleine lived a full life as a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother, sister, and friend. Madeleine loved the color purple and hummingbirds. She loved to cook and bake. We will never forget her fresh buns, butterhorns, and buttertarts. She kept an immuculate house and had many talents. We can remember her washing walls just when company was coming over for a visit. She bowled in a league for many years and was awarded trophies and pins for scoring over 300 in numerous games. She was a highly skilled knitter and created beautiful baby sets, mittens, etc. Her favourite pastimes in her later years was doing word searches and hundreds of jigsaw puzzles. She loved to go camping and travelled to Nashville, Disneyland, Arizona, and all over BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Madeleine's wishes were for a casual graveside service and she wanted everyone to go for lunch afterwards. All family and friends are welcome to attend. The service will be held on Friday June 30th at 11 am, at the Prince George Cemetery, 3300 Memorial Park Lane. Family and Friends are welcome to join us for a lunch and socializing afterwards at the Fortune Palace Banquet Room, 4088 Hollandia Drive. Your meals are your responsibility and we will be providing dessert. If possible please notify one of Madeleine's children or contact Jacquie by email, text or phone if you will be attending the lunch. [email protected], 250-997-7631.

Tributes in Madeleine's memory can be made to the Mackenzie Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, Box 188, Mackenzie, B.C., V0J-2C0. This organization donates medical equipment to our local hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.assmansfuneralchapel.com for the Rochon family.