Maureen Chown (Maloney)
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On January 4, 2017 @ 11:50 am In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 63 Comments
Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, Brampton, on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Maureen Chown (Maloney), of Woodbridge, in her 85th year, beloved wife of Gordon Chown. Loving mother of Larry and his wife Elaine, Pat and his wife Elizabeth, Richard, Mary Ellen and her life partner Jim Blake, Chris and his life partner Tia Menich. Cherished Nanny of Alicia and her husband Kevin, David, Kristin and her husband Ryan, Mark and his wife Rachelle, Christopher, Emily and her husband Matt, Patrick and his fiancée Mariah, Ryan, Garrett, and Rachel. Proud Great-Nanny of Toby, Anna, and Clara. Beloved sister of Margaret, Larry, and Katy (deceased). Maureen was born November 3rd, 1932, in Toronto, and maintained a strong faith with the Roman Catholic Church, and was a member for more than 50 years with Catholic Women’s League. Maureen was a very creative soul, with a passion for fashion, sewing, and art. She would never be seen without a project in progress, whether it be needlepoint or quilt, and was a lifelong member of The Canadian Quilt Guild. Maureen never missed the annual Quilt Canada Conferences, and travelled across Canada to participate. Maureen also pursued her interest in history and urban planning. When her children were in high school, she attended Humber College, and landed a career with Region of Peel Planning, where she worked for several years. Maureen was a giver, and always put others first. She attended nursing in 1953 at St. Michael’s, but a young handsome man from Weston named Gordon swept her off her feet. In September 1954 Maureen and Gordon married. They settled in Toronto Gore and raised a family of five children. After 27 years, they relocated to Woodbridge. Maureen brought joy to every life she touched. Her warm smile, caring nature, unwavering love for her family, sense of humour and laughter will be remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the staff of Hawthorn Woods Community Care and CCU staff at Brampton Civic Hospital for their compassion and care. Maureen, you are loved and we miss you.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton, (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon, January 8th from 1 – 4 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. Padre Pio Church, 5500 Major Mackenzie Drive, Kleinburg on Monday morning, January 9 at 9:30 o’clock.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart & Stroke Association.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Condolences for the family of “Maureen Chown (Maloney)”
Gord,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Maureen.
She was a special person. May you comfort each other and remember the special moments with her.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie & Rob Gillies (Konstant/Redirack) family)
Prayers for Gordon and Family and gratitude for the life of Maureen who touched so many with her generosity of spirit, time and resources.
Sent on behalf of the Wildfield Reunion.
Pat
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, I will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead.
Dear Gord & family, We are so very saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing, she was such a beautiful, kind and loving woman and we will miss her. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers!! Lots of love, Dave, Lenore & family.
Maureen was such a big part of my childhood and I have many pleasant memories of the time spent with her. She will be be remembered fondly. My sympathy to all the Chown family.
So sorry to read about Mrs Chown. She was always so warm and friendly.
Our most sincere condolences to you Gord, and all your family, on the loss of your wife and mother. Such a beautiful person, We will all meet again one day in Heaven. God have mercy on her soul. Our love to all of you.
Ralph and Jackie Hodsdon and family
Gord and all the Chown Family,
Wildfield and the St. Patrick’s Reunions will always be front and center in my mind when I think of Maureen. She was the nicest woman with the softest voice. My Mother, Joan, and Maureen spent many a happy time together. She raised a wonderful family, she worked hard for her community, she was interesting to talk with, and she and Gord made such a wonderful couple. Maureen will be missed!
Kindest Regards,
Steve and Gail Anderson
Gordon, Larry & Elaine, Pat & Elizabeth, Richard, Mary Ellen and Chris – I am try sorry to see that Maureen has died. She was a true and wonderful lady and always a pleasure to see and visit with. It was always obvious that her family was her pride and joy and her family always held her in the very highest regard. Definitely, she will leave a big family void and you will miss her presence here on earth. She will be a beautiful asset to the heavenly realm of angels and God will be pleased to have her close to him. You will all have many memories and this is the time they will become much more precious. Our hearts go out to all of you as you deal with this temporary separation. “And He will lift her up on eagle’s wings….” God bless all of you.
Coach Gord and family
Pls accept our condolences on behalf of the Hutchinson family
Mr. Chown and Family
Please accept our condolences at such a sad time in your lives.
Sheila Munro and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda & Tom McDermott
(Konstant Mfg)
I remember Maureen as a part of growing up in Wildfield. she and my mother ( Eileen James ) were friends
My condolences to the family.
Sheila (James) Recoskie
Gord
We are so sad to hear about Maureen’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Craig & Cheryl Baillie
Truly sorry to hear this news -please know that I will have you in my thoughts and prayers particularly over the next days.
Colin Prodger
It’s always so hard to lose a loving mother no matter how old that mother may be. She leaves a large empty place in our lives. My sympathies to all of the Chown clan. So sorry to hear this news
Dear Gord and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of Maureen. We have lovely memories of her…Our hearts and sympathy are with you at this sad time. Love to you all..
The Edgars
My wife Nancy and I will miss Maureen’s genuine and welcoming nature. It was our pleasure to spend time together with Maureen and Gord at many social events. We will miss her smile and her graciousness. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gord.
Gabe Mazzetti & the Konstant/Redirack family
Pat, Elizabeth and family….Deepest Sympathy , thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.. Mary Clapdorp
Gord, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mariola and Derek
Dear Gord and family. We were saddened to hear the news of Maureen’s passing. We extend to you our deepest sympathy. As a friend and next door neighbour it was our pleasure to have known her. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and June Richardson
Gord, I am so sorry to hear this news, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you all find some measure of peace and comfort in the days ahead.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Chown family. There are not enough words to describe the wonderful person that Maureen was. It would not have been possible to be friends with Mary Ellen and not know her Mom as they were so much a part of each others lives. They didn’t just love each other, they said it. They respected each other and were always supportive of each others interests; role models Alicia proudly acknowledges. Maureen’s time here and her memory will ensure the love and support she so generously shared with everyone continues for many more generations.
Love you Mary Ellen and Alicia xo
To all the Chowns, You’ve lost your matriarch, a sad time for all of you. I hope you can all find solace in her aptly written obituary. Aunt Maureen had a long full life that meant so much to all of you, and more importantly so much to her. She made great choices in life, and enjoyed everything that those choices brought her. Her faith guided her in this life, and no doubt rewarding her in her next. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary and Family I very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and beloved family member. My family’s prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Sincerely Bueller
Dear Mary,
Sorry to hear about your mother passing away. Your memories with her will last forever.
Many happy memories of Maureen. She insisted she was returning to Bolton area some day. Will miss her very much. She was a constant in the background of our lives. May she rest in peace.
Gord our condolences go to you and the family . Maureen was a loving and caring member of the CWL of Holy Family parish. May she rest in peace
CWL members of Bolton
Mary
The Clubbe Family would like to extend their deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful women with a kind spirit that she passed down you.
Carm, Lisa,Sophiand Rick
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories you share with family and friends. Carmela and Pat Murphy
Heartfelt condolences, Gordon and family, on Maureen’s passing. She was valued by CWL. And a great support to you. I picture her in the pew, enjoying Gordon’s solos at parish choir concerts. Sincerely, Bea Parkes
Sincere condolences, Gordon, on Maureen’s passing. A lovely, supportive lady, an asset to the CWL. I picture her in the church pew enjoying Gordon’s solos at parish Christmas concerts. Bea Parkes
I saw Maureen at the international center at the last quilt canada show and my daughter and I sat and chatted with her as she was in a wheelchair with a broken foot. I offered to come by her house on Wednesdays and bring her to New Hope to quilt for a bit but she said she wasn’t up to it. She was always fun and cheerful and we missed her many stories and also was a beautiful quilter. So sorry for her passing .
We were saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing . My daughter and I were at the quilt canada show in the international center and sat and chatted with her for a while as she was in a wheelchair with a broken foot. We missed her many stories and fun and good humour at quilting. I offered to pick her up on Wednesdays for a bit of quilting at New Hope but she said she wasn’t up to it but would keep it in mind for the future . So sorry for your loss she loved her family .
My sincere condolences to the Crown family for the loss of a great lady.
Mary: Although we visited only a few times with your Mom, it was always so pleasant and enjoyable. She truly had a kind heart that was sweet and sincere. Our deepest sympathy to you, Alicia and your family.
Tom, Irene and family
To the Chown family,
it is with saddness to hear of Mrs. Chowns passing. She always had kind words for me for babysitting her family during the Wildfield days. Rest in peace.
Dear Uncle Gord, Larry, Patrick, Richard, Mary Ellen and Chris and your loved ones- we are sad at Aunt Maureen’s sudden passing and pray that her soul is now forever with her Lord. Cherish the wonderful memories of your shared full lives together and be reasssured she will always be close in your hearts . It’s wonderful to know she was surrounded and loved by a large extended family as a grandma and great grandma. She will be missed by so many. God bless you all in your grief.
Love Carol and Roy
So sorry to hear the news Pat and Elizabeth. Our condolences! I remember how fondly you spoke of your mom, Pat. I remember meeting your mom at the FDI open house some 17.5 years ago.
My deepest sympathies. Maureen, Gord and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
The Hatten family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Gord & family;
I was sorry to hear of Maureen’s passing. I have very fond memories of her; she was a lovely person. I remember when she came to my home to teach me how to sew !!! May you find peace in the days to come as you remember your wonderful times together.
Very Sincerely – Virginia Mott Larter
My most sincere condolences, Gord and family. I will always miss Maureen, as I did this year, at our annual CWL convention in May – it will never seem complete without her. I miss our occasional outings also, Gord, with Leo Grant and other friends from Wildfield. Keep well and keep faith.
GORD and Family,
Memories from “old hockey ” days. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
The Byrne family extends our deepest condolences to Gord and his family. Maureen was a lovely lady- always so warm, friendly, and caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife Maureen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Dave & Mary
Gord:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Maureen was a wonderful lady who will be missed by many.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Doug and Kelly
Dear Pat and Elizabeth and family , we are thinking of you all and praying for the comfort and peace that only our Father in heaven can give. Our deepest sympathies, John and Grace Speelman
Gord and Family:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Maureen. A very kind and generous lady. Always had a smile for everyone.
The Chown Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother Maureen.
The Pickett Family
Patricia, Tom, Ida, Helen, Theresa and families
hello Gord—-very sorry to hear this sad news about a wonderful person and your best friend and partner–Dorothy and I regret that we aren’t able to be there with you and your families as we are still in Florida–we wish you and your families good health and good luck and we will be making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Maureens’ memory—Charlie and Dorothy Harniman
Sincere condolences to the Chown family.
Patrick Cassin and family.
The Chown Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Maureen.
The McFarlands,
Jack, Lynne, Matthew and Erynne.
Dear Gord and family…
Maureen was a very special woman in so many ways. She always managed to see and bring some good in all that occurred around her. Her genuine greeting, words of encouragement and gentle smile will be missed; but thought of her will still continue to bring warmth and hope to those of us that have known her.. She was definitely a woman that had an extraordinary impact on my life and I know I am a better person as a result of knowing her. My gratitude will be expressed through prayersof thanks to God for such a faithful sister in Christ.
May you all take comfort in the memories you created with her and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Terri & John DeCotis (better known to her as Terri Tino)
To Gordon and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife Maureen. She was a lovely person and she will be missed. You are in my thoughts.
Kathy Edgar
The Stein Family would like to extend their deepest sympathy to Gord and your Family
Maureen’s beautiful smile brought a beam of sunshine into the world
Dear Gordon, Mary Ellen and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Maureen.
Maureen was a lovely lady and it was always a pleasure to see her. I’m glad to have
known her. Maureen will be fondly remembered.
Rita Taricani
Dear Gord and family. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers . Audrey , Gerry Tobin & Family.
To Maureen’s Family
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It was an honour knowing Maureen. I had the privilege of meeting her through the our love of needle crafts. She was a great lady, with a warm smile and kind words, she will be missed by many. My prayers are with her and you at this most difficult time. God Bless
Carmen and Joe Sammut
To Gord and Family our sincere condolences. We never met Maureen…..just heard of her from you Gord.. We knew she was special even so. Kindness and caring runs in your family. We will never forget how you helped us in our time of need. May it rebound on all of you now.
To Gord and your family,
Gord, its such a shock to just find out that Maureen had passed away recently. Maureen was truly a wonderful sweet kind lady with a contagious smile. You couldn’t help but smile when you sat with her. She always made you feel welcomed. We would meet yearly at the CWL Meeting s and conventions and would talk for hours and reminisce over people we knew in Wildfield. She was a true historian of the area and we always had lots to share with any new details. She loved her needle crafts and would speak very loving of her growing family. This is so sad. Please know that we send our sincere condolences and know that she is being welcomed into our Lords loving arms.
With great sadness and sympathy the Finlay’s send their deepest sympathy to the family…. She was a sweet and loving woman and will be greatly missed…. Frances and the Finlay family…x o
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Pat, Elizabeth & the Chown Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brian Watkins
Oshawa, ON