Quinn, Clara Helen ‘Alinê’ (née Chatelâin)
October 31st, 2020
Surrounded by her family, Alinê Quinn, of London, Ontario, formerly a longtime resident of Lucan, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 89. Alinê was born June 4, 1931 in Montreal to parents Henri and Gracia Chatelâin. Predeceased by her sister, Lilly; brother, Gerard; daughter, Christine; and granddaughter, Joanna. Alinê will be forever loved and treasured by John, her husband of 67 years. She is survived by her children: Maureen Mouritzen (Chris), Patrick Quinn (Xandra), Frank Quinn (Maureen), Denise Horrocks (Sam), and Greg Quinn (Debbie). Alinê was very proud of her family and cherished by her grandchildren, who were the light of her life: Tish, Spiro, Karrie, Jessica, Jonathan, Christian, Micheal, and Katie; and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Colin and Nora. Her grandchildren describe their grandmother as the warmest and biggest hearted of souls. « She touched all of our hearts with her enduring love, compassion and affection. We will miss her warm smile and laughter.” In earlier days, she loved to knit, making fair isle sweaters, blankets and cosy slippers for her family. When she wasn’t knitting, she enjoyed reading a good mystery novel, working on crossword puzzles, or playing scrabble or cards. Grandma was a fabulous home cook. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, we were very fortunate to share many of her French Canadian dishes, especially her Pâté Chinois and Tourtière pie at Christmas time. Grandma will be fondly remembered by the song she sang to us: “Que Sera, Sera”. We adored her and she will be profoundly missed. She left an indelible mark on all of us and will be forever in our hearts.
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A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Parish, Lucan on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish to attend, interment to follow at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Cemetery (located beside the church). A Celebration of Life will be planned on a future date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Alinê are asked to consider The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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Nathalie VandenheuvelDearest Maureen,
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling right now, especially with all the visitation restrictions at the hospital, but I want you to know that I am just a phone call away. My heartfelt condolences,
your friend, Nathalie
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October 31st 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Quinn Clara Helen ‘Alinê’ nee Chatelâin October 31st 2020..
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