1946-2018
Passed away in Montreal on September 20, 2018. She leaves to mourn her best friend and partner of 46 years, Liane Langlois, her brother Keith Robertson, her sister Patricia Timmerman as well as many other family members and friends.
Maureen was born in Cape Town, South Africa on August 16, 1946 to William and Mary Robertson. The family immigrated to Ontario in 1951. She attended high school in Alberta and graduated from the University of Alberta located in Edmonton, Alberta, before moving to Montreal in 1972 where she continued her teaching career and earned a Master’s degree in English as a second language from Concordia University. She taught at Collège Français from 1981 until her retirement in 2015.
Maureen was very much appreciated by her colleagues and students. She was an avid reader and a devoted friend. She loved nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed and cherished precious moments spent with family and friends.
She will be missed dearly.
Family will receive condolences at Trinity Pentecostal Church (1050 Shevchenko, LaSalle (Qc) H8N 1N6) on Friday October 5, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Celebration of her life will follow at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated by family.
Arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (Voluntas.ca | (514) 695-7979)
FrancyneSabourin
September 27, 2018 at 4:52 pmthank you for letting me know of Maureen`s passing. I only hope she did not suffer too much.
Belinda Preziosi
September 30, 2018 at 10:35 amI send my deepest condolences to family and friends. I share Maureen’s love of Nature and outdoors and came to know her from hiking trips.
Carol Maker
September 27, 2018 at 4:58 pmMay her memory be eternal!
Elaine lessard
September 27, 2018 at 6:05 pmMay her soul and spirit be blessed by God
Marilyn Stewart Osborne
September 27, 2018 at 6:48 pmAppreciated you letting me know.
Arline Dixon
September 27, 2018 at 10:49 pmMy heart is heavy as I read this news about Maureen. I have been praying for her daily and felt so badly that she had to suffer so much. I know Pat, Keith and Lianne will miss her terribly as will so many friends she has gathered over the years. Being her roommate at Prairie Bible Institute was a great year–getting to know her and her family. May God truly comfort you as you grieve for her. Love and prayers for the family.
HELENE MILLAS
September 27, 2018 at 11:24 pmI have so many fond memories of Maureen whom I met in ’86. we hiked & did trail maintenance together and most importantly, Maureen gave me my first 2 cats Bud 7 Licky. I was so sorry to hear of her illness, initially and now of her passing. My sincere condolences to her family and especially to Liane, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jean Karen Lynn
September 28, 2018 at 9:11 amI am grateful to have been informed of Maureen’s death. We we have had good visits by phone over the last few years. Although I knew she was in a fair amount of pain, she never complained. Quite the converse. She expressed her gratitude to God for His grace in the midst of her cancer. We spoke about mutual friends from high school at Prairie – especially Dorothy Cullum. My friendship with her was a gift from God. I grieve her loss here on earth but look joyfully at seeing her again in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jean Karen Lynn
September 28, 2018 at 9:15 amI am grateful to have been informed of Maureen’s death. We we have had good visits by phone over the last few years. Although I knew she was in a fair amount of pain, she never complained. Quite the converse. She expressed her gratitude to God for oHis grace in the midst of her cancer. We spoke about mutual friends from high school at Prairie – especially Dorothy Cullum. My friendship with her was a gift from God. I grieve her loss here on earth but look joyfully at seeing her again in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Marge Fish
September 28, 2018 at 11:42 amMy heart is heavy with Maureen’s death but I know she is in a better place for her with no more cancer pain. She was a great friend and a great hiking partner and I shall think of her a lot as I hike in the future.
Sue Thomas
September 28, 2018 at 5:54 pmSending love from Fort Lauderdale.
Carole & Bill Matuche
September 28, 2018 at 6:52 pmOur hearts go out to the family and friends. She will be missed.God bless her.
Alyson Perry
September 28, 2018 at 9:45 pmMaureen,,, your fine intelligence, and laughing humor, won you friends… You ranged thru the woods, strode up rocky hills. And those who met you felt so Glad to have Known you…..
William R. Brown
September 29, 2018 at 11:48 amThank you to the family for letting me know of Maureen’s passing. As executorfor the last two years of her mother’s estate, I worked with Maureen from the
beginning, appreciating her straightforwardness, patience and organizational skills, which made my job much simpler. My thoughts and condolences go to the family, in particular, Keith and Patricia.
carol gregory
September 30, 2018 at 8:47 amMo, we had so many good times in the woods and out. drinking wine, skiing, and too many laughs with Liane. It gives me comfort that you’re hiking with Dave now.
Francine Déry
September 30, 2018 at 2:28 pmI appreciate being informed of Maureen’s passing. I knew she was very sick and I hope her suffering did not last too long. I really liked her and will miss her.
Louise Déry
September 30, 2018 at 7:22 pmAll my sincere sympathy and thank you for transmitting the sad news. I feel lucky to have met such a nice person and will keep fond memories of her.
Enia Filippone
October 2, 2018 at 9:59 amOur deepest condolences to the family.
Ingrid Fritz
October 2, 2018 at 2:21 pmMy deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Sophie Guillemette
October 3, 2018 at 3:46 pmToute mes condoléances à l’entourage de Maureen. Elle était si chaleureuse et agréable. Je l’ai rencontrée quelques fois seulement, mais j’ai l’impression de perdre une amie.
Lisa Djevahirdjian
October 3, 2018 at 3:52 pmSuch a lovely soul she was . Only met her a couple of years ago but was always so delighted to see her as if we had been friends for years. My sincere condolences to her loved ones.
Elizaveta and all Maureen's colleagues
October 4, 2018 at 2:17 pmOur sincere condolences ! Maureen will be missed !
Nathalie Karama
October 5, 2018 at 9:37 amJe me considère privilégiée d’avoir rencontré une personne aussi gentille, douce et serviable qu’était Maureen. Je ne l’ai pas rencontré souvent, mais chaque échanges étaient marquants. Merci Maureen d’avoir passé dans ma vie.
Repose en paix. Toutes mes condoléances à ses proches.
Ila Novak
October 6, 2018 at 8:56 pmI am shocked and saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. My deepest sympathies to her family.