Margaret Tessier

Margaret Tessier

Margaret Tessier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 21, 2011.
TESSIER, Margaret Mary (Peggy) (nee Burbage) Peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Georges Tessier. Loving mother of Colette McDonald, Gerald (Ellen), Danny, Mark (Christine), Susan McAllister (Gord), Donald (Dinah), Vincent, Annette O'Connell (Tom), Ronald (Shawna) and Alicia Rollo (Bill). Cherished Grandma of 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by three sisters, Bernadette, Sheelah, Cecelia Carroll (Andrew), one brother Jack and her sister-in-law Bert Rochon (Gerry). Predeceased by one sister Mary Theresa and two brothers Bill and Jim Burbage. Peggy will be fondly remembered by her family and many friends, musicians, community and her Parish. All are invited to visit at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Fallowfield/Nepean, 15 Steeple Hill Crescent, on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 7 to 9 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 until a Celebration of the Funeral Mass in the Church at 11 a.m. Special thanks to the ICU staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital, Father Amesse, and Father Liang for their care and compassion. Donations in memory of Peggy to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation or the Msgr. Baxter Centre would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements with the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry

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November 19, 2022

Lillian King - Fitzsimmons posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2017

Sue McAllister posted to the memorial.

May 17, 2016

Sue McAllister posted to the memorial.

42 Entries

Lillian King - Fitzsimmons

November 19, 2022

My deepest condolences to te Tessier family. I just recently heard about the heart breakng news of the loss of George and Peggy. My heart goes out to all of you. George and Peggy were wonderful people .

Sue McAllister

May 17, 2017

We lost you 6 years ago and think of you always. I hope Tim is with you and dad. Love and kisses to all of you and guide us in our sadness.

Sue McAllister

May 17, 2016

How is it that after 5 years I still pick up the phone to call to tell you something and then remember you aren't there? I miss you and love you always.

Sue Tessier (McAllister)

May 17, 2014

Today marks three years since you left us. I remember your smile, still can see your face. I still catch myself saying, I should call mom and tell her about this. I don't think I can ever stop thinking about you and the sacrifices you made to keep the family healthy and happy. I love and miss you dearly. I can only pray that your life is full of happiness and peace and you are again with Dad. Love always,

Don Tessier

December 20, 2013

Shine on as you always have !
Be with us all.
Love,
Don

October 9, 2013

Happy Birthday Mrs. Tessier. The angels will certainly bake you a wonderful cake.

October 8, 2013

Happy Birthday Mom

Sue

September 25, 2013

Mom, I will miss you always, but I feel happier knowing you are again with dad. Happy 65th anniversary

December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad. I feel you around me always. Thank you for the strength you provide me.

October 9, 2012

Dear Peg to-day is your birthday, October 8th.
Bert & Gerry.

October 8, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom. Love you and miss you very much.

Sue McAllister

September 25, 2012

Happy Anniversary. 64 years and still together. Fill the heavens with music and song on your special day. We love you and miss you both.

A special couple

Sue McAllister

September 25, 2012

SUE MCALLISTER

May 17, 2012

It seems like only yesterday that you left us but today marks one year. Our hearts remind us daily that we miss you and will never forget you. Love and peace to you.

April 9, 2012

Easter will never be the same without you both. May angels watch over us.

Sue McAllister

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Mom. Miss you and love you always

McAllister family

September 25, 2011

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad, you are now together forever. Eternal rest and peace are now yours. We love you. God Bless you.

Susan McAllister

September 24, 2011

Mom,

Today you will be buried alongside Dad. Together eternally. Tomorrow you will be married 63 years. We love you both and miss you terribly, but peace and love are now yours as you are forever together.

Tessier family

July 11, 2011

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw them there. Perhaps you sent donations, they really touched our hearts. Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say. Perhaps you could not be there at all, but you thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part. Author unknown.

Sue McAllister

June 18, 2011

Mom,

I know you wanted to be with Dad, and here it is, his birthday and Father's Day tomorrow. It makes me smile to know that you are together on this weekend. Your wish has come true and you are now with your true love. Watch over us and guide us. We love and miss you. Give dad a hug and a kiss for me and sing a joyous Happy Birthday to him for us.

Much love.

Amy Ottawa West Community Support

May 28, 2011

So sorry to hear of Peggy's passing, I always enjoyed Peggy and George's music so much when they would play at work. She will be missed.

Evan & Marilyn Weiner

May 27, 2011

Sue, Erin, Alicia and Family,
Marilyn & I offer our deepest condolences on your loss. We apologize for not being able to be there for you in person, but you know we were there in spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Becci Hayes

May 25, 2011

Peggy was the heart of Fallowfield. She and her beloved Georges did so much for so many, always quietly and with kindness. Peggy was generous with both her time and her boundless energy. The village and St Patrick's Parish will miss her greatly.

Peggy, you were one in a million.

Susan Clarke

May 24, 2011

From the Clarke Family - Jockvale
To all of the Tessier's - our condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was always so well and cheerful it was a surprise to hear of her passing. Many of us were away for long weekend and therefore we didn't have a chance to get Mom and Dad to her wake or funeral. They would have been there if able. Condolences and our best wishes to you all.
James, Rosamond, Chris, Dawn, Susan, Karen, Laurie and Con Clarke

Kim McKenney

May 24, 2011

Hi Sue,
Please know that I am thinking about you at this difficult time. I didn't know your Mother, but after having read all of the wonderful messages that people left, it is easy to see that she was loved by all who knew her. What a great way to be remembered.

Claudete Doxtater

May 24, 2011

To the Tessier Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at his very sad time, she will be missed by all who knew her. Take solice in knowing that she is with your Dad.

May 23, 2011

To Gerry and Ellen:
Sorry Gerry to hear of your Mother's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ellen at this sad time.
Deepest Sympathy.
Harvey and Joan Raycroft

Anna Janigan

May 23, 2011

My condolences to you on the loss of your mother. I remarked to you that she was a fine looking woman when I arrived with ice water at QCH. My 96 yr. old mother passed away on Easter Sunday and I can sympathize with you.

Anna J.
Volunteer, QCH

May 23, 2011

Jeannie and I were saddened to hear of "Peggy's" passing--after just seeing her and enjoying a wonderful conversation with her at the Ottawa Fiddle Club last month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you--the family--who are left to relive all the wonderful memories shared with both Peggy and George over your lifetimes. God Bless and Keep each one of you!! Eugene & Jeannie Gorgichuk

Carmen Tapp-McGee

May 23, 2011

To the Tessier Family,

My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was loved by so many and will be missed by all of us. You are all in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers.

Liz Clarke

May 23, 2011

To all of the Tessier Family;
I can't put into words how much your Mom will be missed by many. May you find solace in knowing that she is back in your Dad's arms.
Liz

Dora Fish

May 23, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Dora Fish & Family

Joan Cullen

May 22, 2011

Your mother was truly wonderful - generous, kind and compassionate. I will miss being able to visit her when I travel to Fallowfield. The memories I have of her from both by childhood and adult years are fond indeed. Fallowfield was a unique place to grow up in; your mom and dad played special parts in many lives. It is a gift indeed to have known them.

A mother is forever with us, the print she leaves indelibly stamped in our hearts.

My sincere condolences to the whole family.

Angie Hinz

May 22, 2011

To the Tessier Family

The Hinz family has very fond thoughts of your mom. She was a remarkable mother and women. She was very kind and loving when our family suffered a tragedy so long ago. She is with the angels and George, where they will make music forever and always in be in all our hearts. Our deepest sympathy

Aurore Rogers

May 21, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family. I had a lovely visit with your Mom and her dear friend Aggie on Easter Sunday. Your Mom looked so good that day, we were only going to stop in for a "hug" but we got there and she had her tea cups ready, cookies etc so we spent a beautiful hour with her. Aggie and her were remembering the "gold old times". She was such a lovely lady.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her lovely husband.

Aurore (Aggie's friend)

Colette McDonald

May 21, 2011

Yet I shall walk ever in Thy shadow

Les and Claire Dandridge

May 21, 2011

Alicia,

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

May 21, 2011

Hi Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I remember her as such a kind and loving person. A true gentle soul. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love Anne Beland (Monin)

Ronda (Brown) Dickie

May 21, 2011

I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have many many fond memories of her and of course your dad. It's hard losing your mother but you were all so blessed to have had her for so many years. I just recently sent her a card and I'm happy I was able to reconnect with her. She was a wonderful, hard working woman taking care of 10 children and she did a fine job. Be at peace knowing she's with your dad. Again, sorry for your loss.

May 21, 2011

It's time to rest mom,to be with dad and to look over all you have created, children,grandchildren,life long friends and all those you have touched with your endless generosity.You will be greatly missed but not any less loved.
Love you and miss you already
Mark

Susan McAllister

May 21, 2011

Oh beautiful mother, you fought courageously to be with us as long as possible. May you rest peacefully. Take your place in Heaven with Dad. Your work here is done.

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