Marie-Cecile Champagne

Marie-Cecile Champagne

Marie-Cecile Champagne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2007.
CHAMPAGNE, Mother Marie-Cecile Mother Marie-Cecile Champagne, Superior of the Ottawa Sisters of the Visitation Sainte-Marie passed away at the age of 71 years in the 53rd year of religious life. Mother spent 21 years at the Monastery. She died on August 26, 2007 at the Sacred Heart Residence of the Sisters of Charity, Bruyere Street. Left to mourn her other than her two religious families are her seven brothers, Alcide (Isabelle Gregoire), Louis (Simone Bonin), David, Jules, Andre (Claudette Petrin), Jean (Claudean Antoon), Paul (Laurette Laurendeau), and her two sisters Helene (Roger Gagne), Juliette (Brian Nelson). Also in mourning are several nephews and nieces who loved her whole-heartedly. Mother was predeceased by her parents Raphael and Dorilla, two brothers Herve and Marius, one sister Therese, o.m. and sisters-in-law Simone Soenens and Beverly Gordon. An evening of prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. on August 28 in the Chapel of the Monastery where the funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on August 29, 114 Richmond Road. Burial at Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank Street, Highway 31, Ottawa. Our heartfelt thank you to the Sisters of Charity and their personnel on Bruyere Street for their excellent care, attention to detail and for surrounding Mother with their love and prayers. You remain forever in our most ardent prayers. Funeral arrangements made by Robert, Racine and Gauthier Funeral Home.

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Richard Anthony Champagne

September 17, 2007

You taught me to sing and to love the world around me. I'll think of you and remember you had so much passion and energy that as a child, I called you "the Flying Nun". I'll miss our songs.

Pam Champagne

September 5, 2007

Forty years ago you shared amazing stories of a young teaching nun and of course that nun was you! Bragging about you, I have since shared one particular story with many over the years. I am so proud of you Auntie. When I think of calling up my (extreme) resoursefullness---I think of you! and then---when I think I need someone on my side---to say a prayer for me---I don't worry---because I have you and will always have you praying for me --love you auntie

Cheryl Champagne

September 4, 2007

I will always remember my Aunt Cecile's beautiful spirit. When you were with her, you had her complete attention. She loved life and people and really cared so much about everyone. It was a gift to visit with her at the hospital with all the family and hear her laughter and her stories, and share in everyone's love.I know she will always be with me.

Rita Girouard/Hayward

September 4, 2007

My condolences to all the CHAMPAGNE FAMILY. Would have loved to be their with you to share stories.
Rita

Eric Gravel

September 2, 2007

Mother Marie Cecile Champagne was one of the most important people in my life. I sought Mother's advice and opinion many times and respected her advice. It helped me deal with teenage angst and gave me another view to consider.

I had a difficult time dealing with her illness and impending death; I still can't understand why God called her home when I still need her in my life. Mom tells me that I now have my very own special angel watching over me ... I sure hope so because I'm sure I'll be praying for her help from time to time as I complete my last year of High School.

Good bye Mother. You were great and I'll sure as heck miss you.

Shirley Ann Monahan

September 2, 2007

Mother Marie Cecile Champagne was a gentle lady, soft of voice, quiet and dignified. She had a great mind and a particular love of young teens and was special in the life of my grandson and his friend Ryan McCaffrey. She helped the boys with her wisdom and words of advice.

Mother was a valuable friend to our family and we loved her very much. She will be sorely missed. The Monastery will never be the same without her quiet presence.

Rest in peace Mother.

Margaret King

September 1, 2007

Mere Superieure was an unique lady who enriched my life. Merci

Lindsay Buckingham

August 30, 2007

Cecile was ma grande tante - I met her only once but she impacted my life in a way that I will carry with me until the day I die. Her calm and gentle presence and the way she conversed with me was so meaningful. She inspired me by the way she lived her life, and the way she honored God in all that she did. It was a beautiful experience to meet her. She will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Juliette Champagne-Nelson

August 30, 2007

Cecile has been a source of inspiration to all of us. She spent her life serving others through prayer and her work with the Lord. We find comfort in knowing that she will always be in our hearts, watching over us from up above, and be present in our lives in many ways. From your forever loving brothers and sisters and all of their families.

Denise Monteiro

August 29, 2007

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let Perpetual Light shine upon her may she rest in eternal peace, Amen.

With love from: Theodora Baines' sister and Heather Thompson's aunt.

Heather Thompson

August 29, 2007

Mother was an inspiration and a blessing to me. She will be sorely missed. My prayers and condolences to her family, both outside and within the convent walls.

Jeanne-Mance (Lafrance) Bavington

August 28, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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