Theresa Madeleine Marois
On July 25, 2021 our mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie, friend, and wife, Theresa Marois, left us to join the eternal embrace on the first official Feast Day for Grandparents.
Born into a beautiful family of 17 children, Theresa arrived on this earth November 16, 1941 in Viking AB to Gilbert and Frances Thompson. Fifty nine years ago, Theresa married George Marois, whom she affectionately called the King of her Heart. Together they built a family of 6 children, 32 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Theresa was a gentle, kind soul. She was a baker of bread and birthday cakes, grower of gardens, teacher of children, catechist, and a gift to us all. She will be missed.
Following the 7 pm mass at Our Lady of Mercy parish on Tuesday, August 3, there will be an all night prayer vigil. Friends and family are invited to stay, pray, remember, share, laugh, cry and celebrate the gift that Theresa was to us all.
Funeral will also be held at Our Lady of Mercy parish at 12 pm Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Burial will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
A light luncheon will be served at Our Lady of Mercy after the burial.
Dear Uncle George and all of your family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of Aunty Theresa. I will always remember her joyous welcoming whenever I had the good fortune to be in her presence. Aunty Theresa lit up the room and made everyone feel like they were the most important person in her world. She will be truly missed.
The Smirle Family
Maryanne, thank you so much. She did light up a room, and I have a feeling heaven is a little brighter right now🥰🥰
Dear Uncle George and family, We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Aunty Teresa. I know you will miss her dearly. Our prayers are with you all.
Karen (Marois) and Rob Taylor
You are so right; she will be truly missed ♥️♥️Thank you for your prayers Karen and Rob.🌺🌺
George and family; I was saddened to hear that Theresa had passed away, last Sunday. My memories of Theresa is she always had a smile on her face that could light up a room and only good things to say about anyone she met. It is with love I look back over the years when a young couple expecting their first child moved into the house on the corner behind us. It did not take long, soon they were good friends with the van Ooyens, celebrating special occasions at both homes and always celebrating George and Theresa’s new family addition. George, you and Theresa were always there for my parents! My mother was always looking forward to the annual camping trip to Jasper with you. Both of you shared so many good times as well as bad times. At this time there are no words that can comfort you on your loss of a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, just know that she was loved by The van Ooyen Family and she will be missed by us! I hope she is having a cup of coffee with my mom and dad! Lots of Luv and Hugs to All and our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to help you through your grief! Agnes, Norman Rollins and Family
Her kind soul lives through her children, grand children and great grand children💕
My memories of your mother are of kindness and overwhelming love of her family and her religion.
I feel so privileged to have been invited into their home to celebrate meals and family!
So sorry for your loss, we know Theresa will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful person with a big heart, who welcomed us into her home just as if we were family. Now the Lord will welcome her into his home.
My Deepest Condolences to you and your family
Ron Bruce
Theresa was a very good big sister to me, she is missed but so many good memories to reminisce over !!!
Dear George and Juanita,
May the peace of her love be with you to bring you solace in this difficult times…
Our prayers go to you…
Agnes,
I just read your message to Dad with Veronica, Angela and Tom.
Thank you; it meant so much.
It will be wonderful to see your family.
Dear Monica and family,
We have just heard of your mom’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers for her and your family in this time of sadness.
She was the best grandma in the world and i really enjoyed the moments I had with her and her birthday cakes were so delicious. I miss her very much