Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Charlotte LÉGARÉ Obituary
1949 - 2013
In Montreal on Monday April 29, 2013, Charlotte Légaré passed away with grace and dignity. Daughter of Laurette Dupont and the late Gaston Légaré, she will be fondly remembered by her mother and her common-law spouse for the past 29 years, Pierre Dansereau, who she met on an idyllic trip to Margarita, Venezuela, her uncle Lucien, her aunt Thérèse as well as several cousins, numerous friends and co-workers at McGill University, especially those of the past 20 years at Graduate Studies. The family will receive condolences as of 11 a.m. on Saturday May 4, 2013 at Urgel Bourgie funeral complex, 1255 Beaumont Avenue, TMR; a liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are requested to attend with no further invitation. The interment will take place at Mgr Pelletier Cemetery of Granby at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name to the Fondation de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Michel Morin and all other doctors who took care of her with great compassion and also to Hélène and Marlène who have been of magnificent help to her over the last months.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
59 Entries
Edward Shen
June 3, 2024
An angel
Beautiful, caring, gentle,
High intellect, yet humble and graceful.
Fine sense of humor.
Unforgettable.
My regrets.
Jan Walker
April 29, 2014
A year ago today. You remain today, and will forever, in our thoughts.
Martine Eggeman
June 3, 2013
Charlotte, Votre rire me manque.
Quel plaisir ce fut de vous connaître et travailler sous votre direction! Votre sagesse et votre sens de l'humour étaient sans faille. Vous étiez le phare et le pilier de GPS. Reposez en paix. Sincères condoléances à Pierre et famille.
May 23, 2013
I offer my deepest sympathies to the family. Charlotte was such a dedicated and caring employee and always available to help not only staff but students. She will be missed.
Suzanne Lariviere (Student Affairs Coord)
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
May 15, 2013
Demanding as it could be, Charlotte loved her work. Friendships with valued colleagues, an understanding husband and a quirky sense of humour were her strengths. (Dare I say, we had all that in common?) For me over the years we worked together, a call to or from Charlotte meant I'd get insight, helpful information and invariably,a much appreciated laugh. I will miss her help and her humour. I thank Pierre and Mme. Laurette Légaré, for generously sharing the celebration of Charlotte's life with us. Kim Bartlett
Diti Anastasopoulos
May 9, 2013
I will always remember Charlotte as being so patient and kind. My deepest sympathy to Charlotte's family. She will be missed.
Marianne Vandenbosch
May 8, 2013
My condolances to Charlotte's family. I'll remember her as hardworking, straightforward and fair - all wonderful qualities.
Gladys Chan
May 7, 2013
Charlotte has always cared for every student. No one was insignificant. Charlotte was always available to discuss any issue, and I always knew that we had a great student advocate who did not work in an ivory tower. Charlotte was warm, approachable, and had a great sense of humour. Yet she had great authority and respect that was earned. I miss you. My condolences to Charlotte's family.
Anne Billyard
May 7, 2013
I will miss the conversations I had with Charlotte over the years, it would start with business and then we would share a few laughs. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Christine Pamplin
May 6, 2013
It was an absolute pleasure working with you. You will be greatly missed.
Wendy Thomson
May 5, 2013
Our sincere sympathies to Charlotte's family, from everyone at the School of Social Work. Charlotte made a great contribution to McGill and was a source of much advice to many of us over the years.
Wendy Thomson, on behalf of the faculty and staff of the School of Social Work.
Carol Abbott
May 4, 2013
I was saddened to read of Charlotte's passing. She was a mentor and a friend. Charlotte always made time for you. She was patient and fair and guided you in the right direction. She was the backbone of the Graduate Studies Office and will be fondly remembered by many students, staff and faculty. My condolences to Charlotte's family.
May 4, 2013
Condolences to the family and to her GPS colleagues. Charlotte made many contributions to graduate studies during her years at McGill. For example, she was extraordinarily patient and helpful in the 1990s in guiding us through the approval process for an economic policy masters program offered jointly by Management and Arts (Economics), which was later transferred to Makerere University, Kampla, and the University of Legon, Ghana. She held high standards and could pose tough but fair questions leading to improvements that served participants well. Charlotte will be deeply missed.
Jan Jorgensen
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
Claude Lalande
May 3, 2013
C'est difficile de cerner, en peu de mots, la relation extraordinaire que j'ai vécue avec Charlotte. Nous étions tantôt collègues de classe, collègues de travail, directrice et employé… mais tout de suite et pour toujours amis et confidents. On a beaucoup ri et parfois pleuré, partagé des joies et des peines, des moments d'euphorie et d'angoisse, et tellement de confidences. On a accompli de belles et grandes choses ensemble, avec notre équipe des Études supérieures et postdoctorales. On s'est soutenus quand l'un ou l'autre était malade (bien qu'elle se gardait une petite gêne quand c'est elle qui avait des ennuis de santé, et ce jusqu'à la fin). J'ai toujours été impressionné par l'étendue et la profondeur de ses connaissances, la discipline et l'éthique de travail exceptionnelle qu'elle déployait dans ses dossiers, mais surtout son humanité. Tu vas me manquer terriblement, Charlotte. Mais ce ne peut se comparer à la grande perte que vivent Pierre et madame Légaré, à qui j'offre mes condoléances et mon soutien. Claude
Miriam Staudt
May 3, 2013
Our sympathy to all of Charlotte's family. We'll remember and miss her wise and thoughtful guidance.
Miriam Staudt, Psychiatry
Marilyn Fitzpatrick
May 3, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of Charlotte. She was a real contributor to McGill
Ancil Gittens
May 3, 2013
Authoritative yet welcoming & warm personality at our annual meetings. Irreplacable.
Shelley Jardine
May 2, 2013
Farewell Dearest Charlotte, I will miss you as you were not only a boss but a very dear friend for over 20 years. I will miss our talks, our afternoon tea and your laughter. Pierre we are your extended family and do not hesitate to lean on us during this difficutlt time. If you need carrot cake you know who to call. Don't forget to say hi to the deers up north (Charlotte often spoke of them). Thank you Charlotte for being in my life for such a short time. I will cherrish our friendship and your wisedom for a life time. You were definitely loved by many. Bientot xoxox
Cathy Duggan
May 2, 2013
Charlotte has been greatly missed over the last months, and I cannot imagine GPS without her wonderful knowledge and dedication to all things "student". I have missed her laughter and wise counsel, and will continue to do so. My sympathies to Pierre and to Charlotte's family.
Rest in peace, Charlotte.
May 2, 2013
Charlotte was one of the first people I met when I started at McGill more than 20 years ago. I shall miss her laughter, her smile and her wonderful shoes. Such a loss for all of us and expecially her family.
Sincerely
Rosemary Cooke
Faculty of Dentistry
Raphaël Fischler
May 2, 2013
Charlotte Légaré will be dearly missed at McGill. She was clearly dedicated to making the academic experience of graduate students the best it could be, was fair and wise in her review of policies and her application of regulations, and was simply a very nice person to work with, always courteous and positive. Mes sincères condoléances à son conjoint et à toute sa famille.
Jane Everett
May 2, 2013
Mes très sincères condoléances.
A. Uner Turgay
May 2, 2013
Great loss for all Mcgill community.
Deepest sympathies to her family. Let her rest in peace forever.
Pina Sorrini
May 2, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Charolotte's Family. She was truly a wonderful, compassionate and dedicated woman. She will definitely be missed by many.
May 2, 2013
My sincere condolences to Pierre and Madame Légaré. Charlotte was a wonderfully compassionate lady and she will be missed!
Linda Montreuil
John Henning
May 2, 2013
I know this will be a very sad time for all in her family and those she worked at McGill. It is for me too, and I have worried over the past few months if this would be the final outcome. Charlotte was one of those people that made it worth putting in the extra efforts needed to get things done. I have worked with her, as a Program Director, for over 20 years, and got to know her voice and good sense over the phone. Being on the Mac Campus, we did not meet face to face very often, but our phone interactions were always very pleasant, to the point, with always a few laughs along the way. She had a VERY good sense of humour, which often helped to defuse touchy situations.
I have already missed her, and now have to face the new reality that she is not coming back, as I had (optimistically) hoped.
John Henning
Program Director, Agricultural Economics
McGill University
Sylvain Coulombe
May 2, 2013
C'est avec grande tristesse que j'ai appris la nouvelle. Charlotte a grandement contribué au GPS de McGill et ce, avec un professionnalisme et une disponibilité exemplaires. Mes condoléances aux proches et collègues.
Anne Sage
May 2, 2013
I am very sorry that Charlotte is no longer with us - she was a colleague of mine when I worked in the VP Research/Graduate Studies, and I was always impressed by Charlotte's professionalism and her no-nonsense approach, and being able to hold on to her sense of humour. My condolences to the family.
Dominique Besso
May 2, 2013
It is with great sadness that I heard of Charlotte's passing. She was a wonderful woman who led by example and who positively affected all those whom she touched. My deepest condolences to her family. She will be sadly missed.
Romesh Vadivel
May 2, 2013
I am saddened by her departure, she was a great and passionate advocate for students and a terrific administrator. Her spirit, devotion, collegiality and presence on campus will be deeply missed. Charlotte, thank you for the lessons.. you have been an inspiration.
Jim Martin
May 2, 2013
A great loss.
Shelly-Ann Soares
May 2, 2013
My deepest condolences to Charlotte's family. You are truly blessed to have had her in your lives. She was a wonderful person with excellent qualities. May her soul rest in peace and may God grant you comfort during this time of great loss. We miss you Charlotte!
Lauren Penney
May 2, 2013
My sincere condolences to Charlotte's family and friends.
Manon Lemelin
May 2, 2013
My first three years at McGill were with her. Her laughter was always comforting. My prayers are with you all. She will be missed.
France Bouthillier
May 2, 2013
Charlotte était un modèle de dévouement et de professionnalisme. C'est une grande perte pour McGill et pour les études supérieures. C'est un triste moment pour tous.
Toutes mes condoléances.
Angela Lapenna
May 2, 2013
My deepest sympathies to family and friends.
Margery Knewstubb
May 2, 2013
I am very saddened to hear of Charlotte's passing... She was a mainstay for so many people, for many years, at McGill, both personally and professionally. She will be missed.
May 2, 2013
Charlotte was a wonderful, caring and compassionate person. I will miss her so very much. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God grant you the strength to bear this loss.
Anand Sood, School of Urban Planning.
Charles Gale
May 2, 2013
On many occasions, I benefited from Charlotte's wisdom, from her clarity of thought, and from her deep sense of fairness. The graduate students of McGill lost a superb advocate, and the community lost one of its shining stars. Mes condoléances les plus sincères à toute sa famille et amis.
Chantal Marotte, Chemistry-McGill
May 2, 2013
Sincères sympathies à la famille de Charlotte. Je garderai de merveilleux souvenirs de Charlotte. Je me sens privilégiée de l'avoir connu.
May 2, 2013
My condolences to Charlotte's family and her friends and colleagues here at McGill. As a graduate coordinator Charlotte was always very helpful to me, especially when I was new to the job. You will be sadly missed.
Maureen Coote
Department of Art History and Communication Studies
Lise Winer
May 2, 2013
We have lost a wise woman. I learned so much from her and was awed by her comprehensive knowledge and ability to balance all factors with rigour and compassion. She is missed.
Ratna Ghosh
May 2, 2013
I am deeply saddened and shocked by this news of Charlotte's passing. I worked with her on and off for many years at McGill and asked for her competent help many times. I will miss her presence in GPS. My sincere condolences to her family and colleagues.
Linda Lombard
May 2, 2013
Madame Legare and Pierre, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Your sorrow is shared by all who knew Charlotte. As a former member of her Graduate Studies team, I knew Charlotte as a dedicated and supportive leader. She was a tireless worker, focused and always available to her staff, to departmental personnel and to students. McGill was fortunate to be represented by a Director of Charlotte's quality. Our team was fortunate to have had her at the helm, as both a boss and a friend.
Alenoush Saroyan
May 1, 2013
I am very saddened to learn about Charlotte's passing and offer my deepest condolences to her family. It is hard to think of Graduate Studies without remembering Charlotte. The memories of working with her are indelible and precious.
Sharon Bond
May 1, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. Charlotte was treasured colleague for so many of us at McGill. I will always cherish her constant support as we navigated the multiple challenges of program approval for our newly developed Masters degree in Couple and Family Therapy. May the family be comforted by memories of a a lifetime with a truly wonderful person, a pillar in the academic community and mentor for generations of the McGill family.
Sharon Bond, School of Social Work
May 1, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Charlotte's death. I will cherish all the loving memories I have of her. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. With sincere sympathy, Maggie
Martha Crago
May 1, 2013
The pleasure of working with Charlotte was infinite. She was a consumate university administrator with a wonderful sense of humor and a sense of how attention to detail creates both strength and flexibilty at the same time. She served generations of graduate students. In doing so she left a remarkable legacy to Quebec, Canada and many countries around the world. Her colleagues at GPS and their work gave her great pride. She represented the finest of McGill's devotion to excellence.
Francesca Maniaci
May 1, 2013
My deepest condolences to Charlotte's family. She will be greatly missed by the McGill community.
May 1, 2013
Oh! Charlotte, je suis triste aujourd'hui. J'ai eu de la chance de te connaître. Tu as fait un travail colossal au bureau des études supérieures à McGill. Tes souffrances sont terminées et tu mérites le grand repos. Ghyslaine.
Eleanor Stubley
May 1, 2013
I will always carry a part of your spirit, integrity and values with me, Charlotte, . . . .Thank you for the gifts you have given us all for so long.
Sandra Gibson
May 1, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Pierre and Charlotte's family for this terribly sad loss....I first walked into Charlotte's office almost 13 years ago here at McGill, as green as could be. However, Charlotte must have seen something in me, as she gave me a chance and I was hired. I will always be grateful for that opportunity. I (have) and still do, continue to miss her words of wisdom, that so helped me in many trying circumstances, but most of all, I will so miss her laughter..
Sincerely,
Julia Krane, PhD., School of Social Work
May 1, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. As one of the graduate program directors in my department, I cherished Charlotte's guidance and advice many times over. She will be sorely missed as a dear and admired colleague but she will not be forgotten.
Nancy Czemmel
May 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Charlotte was a wonderful colleague and will be missed.
Jamshid Beheshti
May 1, 2013
She will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Ida Lemme
May 1, 2013
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Charlotte was a passionate and caring colleague. May she rest in peace.
Danielle Bissonnette
May 1, 2013
I have worked for Ms. Légaré at McGill for 3 years, she was a grand and great lady. She didn't deserve to suffer so much. She will be greatly missed.
May 1, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. My sincerest sympathy to her family.
Carole Randle
Jan Walker , GPS-McGill U.
May 1, 2013
Charlotte... I wish I had had the time to know her longer and better. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. May happy memories help to ease the pain of this sad time.
Showing 1 - 59 of 59 results
1255, avenue Beaumont, Ville Mont Royale, QC H3P 3J1
Make a Donation
in Charlotte LÉGARÉ's name
How to support Charlotte's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charlotte LÉGARÉ's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
