With sadness we say goodbye, far too early, to Andree J. McEwen (nee Corriveau) at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood, Ontario, on December 31st, 2025. Andree suffered a brain disorder called Corticobasal Syndrome brought on by early onset Alzheimer’s.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 38 years, William (Bill) McEwen. Loving mother of Tyler ( Jill Van Harten) and Adam (Leanne McGilvery). Proud grandmother of Max and Oliver. Cherished sister of Brigitte (John Senese) and Steven Corriveau (Jennifer). Dear aunt of Jeffrey, Ashly, Lucas and Brandon. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Andy McEwen (Kim) and Doug McEwen.
Andree, the eldest of three children, was born on August 15, 1963 in Sherbrooke, Quebec to Germain and Paquerette (nee Darveau) Corriveau. She lived in Springfield, Massachusetts for four years before moving to Fonthill, Ontario. She graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton with Honours and began teaching in 1987. Her career spanned 33 years, with 30 of those years teaching elementary French at Holy Family Catholic School in Bolton. Known as “Madame McEwen”, Andree was loved by her students, always inspiring them to their full potential.
A great travel planner, Andree was always working on the next trip. For 30 plus years she travelled to many distant and exotic places with family and friends, enhancing her love of studying history and museum artifacts. This love of history led her to spend over a decade researching the family genealogy. Andree was an avid reader and ‘organizer extraordinaire’ of family and school events. She was often referred to as “the salt of the earth”. Her infectious laugh will remain with us always. We are fortunate to have all her travels documented in pictures, always a beautiful smile in every photo. She will be missed beyond words. We would like to say special thanks to Joanne, Gloria, Angela and Bethell Hospice for the personal, loving care they gave Andree in her last few years and days. Special people who made her life so much better at the end.
A catholic church service will be held at St. Alexander Church, 50 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, (stalexander.on.ca) on Saturday morning, January 10th at 11 o’clock, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 50 Woodlawn Road, Welland, followed by a reception at Club Richelieu Welland, 565 River Road, Welland, very near the cemetery. Additionally, a celebration of life will be held in the spring, in a garden, under the sunshine where she was happiest.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Peel (alzpeel.ca) or Bethell Hospice Foundation (bethellhospice.org). Please take a moment and reflect on the importance of maintaining a healthy and active brain and body.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Joanne Chuvalo
It was a pleasure to know Andree and help her navigate through this illness. She was more than a client and I thought of her and her family as good friends. I will miss her and remember her fondly as she taught me a lot. A teacher, right to the end. May God bless her and family.
Carmen Turmel
So very sorry for your loss to the McEwen and the Corriveau family. Andree was far too young to be gone, so sad
Tiz Carabott
I will never forget how Andree looked out for me in my first years of teaching. She was a great teacher and a wonderful mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Andrew Campbell
Madame McEwen taught me french at Holy Family in the early 90’s. My condolences go out to her family and that they find peace at this difficult time.
Nicole Couture
TOUTE MES SYMPATHIES PAQUERETTE ,AINSI A TOUTE LA FAMILLE ,
Mariette
Mes condoléances à toute la famille Corriveau et Darveau que j ai bien connu en Floride
De Mariette Pelletier (feu Rosaire Bonneau de Montmagny Québec )
Sandra Christmas
Our hearts are broken Sending out deepest condolences to the entire family. May you rest in peace Andrea.
Therese & Paul-Henri Rousseau
Nos Sincères Condoléances à toute la famille. Nos prières vous accompagnent.!
Francoise Corriveau
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Elle était trop jeune pour partir; c’est une grande perte pour vous tous. Paix et courage à tous
Alain Therriault
Je viens d’apprendre le décès d’Andrée , toutes mes condoléances à toi et Germain ,Steven et Brigitte . Il n’y a surement rien de pire que de perdre un enfant
Isabelle Darveau et Benoit Royer
Familles Darveau et Corriveau
Nos plus sincères condoléances.
Nos pensées sont avec vous.
Nous vous envoyons des zones positives pour traverser ces moments difficiles.
David White
Very sad to hear that Andree had passed. I worked with Andree at Holy Family and remember her fondly. My condolences to the McEwen family.
Melissa Crognale
My sincere condolences to Andree’s family and friends. I worked with Andree for several years at Holy Family, and always admired her. She was truly one of the best teachers I ever knew! May she rest in heavenly peace, and may she live on in all the beautiful memories you have of her. Sending strength and love
Guylaine
Our deepest sympathy to Bill and all the family for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Famille Thibault.
Angela Fox
It was a honour to care for Andree!
She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Simply Angela
Glenn Dompaul
Please accept our deepest condolences Bill, on the sad loss of your dear wife, may her soul rest in peace. Rosemary and Glenn
Nella Bertani
Andree was a wonderful colleague and teacher at Holy Family school. I really respected her as a teacher but what I remember most was that she was always supportive and helpful. My sincere condolences. May she rest in peace .
Mariette
Mes condoléances spécialement ses parents Pâquerette et Germain
Ginette Lasalle
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Pâquerette et Germain nous partageons votre peine.
Enrico Tanga
Our deepest condolences to the family our thoughts and prayers are with you so sorry to hear about your loss.
Shashi Maisuria
Condolences and prayers to you and your family. Sorry to hear about your loss.
Ron and Anne Stroud
Bill and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. We offer our sincere condolences.
Cajie
Sorry for the loss of your wife. Met her at the Formnet Christmas party. May God bless her soul and my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Florence
A neighbour and my daughter’s French teacher at Holy Family. Well respected and a great teacher. Sorry to hear of her passing. So young but will be well remembered
Our sympathy to her family
Rose Bukumirovic
My deepest condolences on the passing of such a wonderful woman. I worked with Andree at Holy Family, the way she worked with our special needs students was incredible. She had a vision to help them learn in ways that helped our students thrive. It was such a pleasure to work along side her. May she rest in peace.
Massimo Iacovelli
Mme. McEwen is the teacher that got me into the French program in grade 5 at Holy Family and I’m forever grateful. My condolences to her family and loved ones she will be missed.
Pia D’Alessandro-Gharibo
I am very sad to hear of Andree’s passing. My condolences to her family. I had the pleasure of working with her at Holy Family. She was an amazing teacher and colleague. I will remember her always.
André Poulin Josée Ferland
Sincères condoléances à votre famille ,son époux,ses enfants et petits-enfants,ses parents frères sœur nos pensées vous accompagnent ❤️
Johanne Darveau
Toutes nos sympathies aux familles McEwen, Corriveau et Darveau
Nos pensées sont avec vous dans ces moments de profonde tristesse.
Famille Henri Darveau
Peter Read
Our sincerest condolences to you Bill and to your family. I had the great pleasure of working with Andree for many years at Holy Family. She was a wonderful mentor, always willing to her share her ideas and time to help others. Rest in Peace Andree. We have many memories to cherish. Peter and Andrea Read.
Ghislaine Bouffard
Désolée d’apprendre le décès d’Andrée.
Mes prières vous accompagnent.
Mes condoléances les plus sincères.
Jeff Wallace
Yes far too early for my beautiful cousin Andree. As a teacher I’m sure she touched many lives of her students through her warmth, intelligence, and generosity of spirit. But her deeper and more meaningful influence I’m sure is felt by her family and friends. I always felt at ease with Andree; she had a unique quality of making people comfortable in her presence that I always appreciated. She was also a great partner at our family charades, always game for one of my outlandish scenarios and then building on it with her own wit. And of course I was witness to her boundless love for her husband and children which will carry on after her passing. I’m sorry we won’t be able to be there in person for her memorial service, but Jodie & Sam & I send our love and condolences from the West Coast and we’ll be remembering her fondly through our treasured memories of her. Much Love, Bill Tyler & Adam from Cousin Jeff, Jodie & Sam Wallace
Katy
Our sincere condolences to your family and loved ones. May Andrée rest in peace.
Greig Gaudreault Family
Diane Pitcher
My deepest condolences to Andree’s family . Andree was instrumental in hiring me at Holy Family with our principal and a fellow colleague Kim so many years ago. I’m forever grateful that I joined the Holy Family staff. We were teaching partners, colleagues, and friends. She has been taken far too young. May all the cherished memories you have bring a smile to your faces and warmth to your hearts in the days, months, and years to come.
Diane & Mark Pitcher
Hunter
Our heartfelt condolences. Andree clearly touched so many lives and we were honored to share friendship and so many chats.
Brian & Cindy