Marie Theodora McIsaac (nee: VanderVoort) 1929 - 2016. Marie McIsaac passed away peacefully at Luther Care Home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Friday March 11, 2016. Beloved wife of Joseph Clifford McIsaac (2006), Marie was a loving mother of Cathy (Jacques) Messier of Terra Cotta, Ont., Alex (Maureen) McIsaac, Mona (Lyle) Goodman both of Saskatoon, Chris (Carolyn) McIsaac of Calgary, Mark (Suzanne) McIsaac and Margie McIsaac (D’Arcy McGuire) both of Ottawa. Proud grandmother of Andre and Jason; Erica, Francis, Matthew and Chloe; Calla; Carlee; Krysta, Cheyanne and Tyler; Isaac and Ava. Great grandmother of Jordyn and Taylor; Ashton and Brielle; Finley and Archer. Marie was the fifth child of twelve and the first child born in Canada to Petrus (1974) and Anna (1991) VanderVoort. Sister of Cora (Harry 1988) Lanigan of Hamilton, Pete (Barbara 2014) VanderVoort of Richmond Hill, Leo (Mary 2014) VanderVoort of Grand Island NY, Helena (Bill 2000) Palynchuk of Hamilton, Nick (1997) (Yvonne) VanderVoort of Buffalo, Gerry (2002) (Shirley) VanderVoort of Chesley, Frank (Rita) VanderVoort of Chesley, Jim (Rita) VanderVoort of Alliston, Anne (Don) McLean of Burlington, Bernadette McCormick of Ottawa, Judy (Lorne) McEwen of St. Catharines. Marie was devoted to the Lord and never lost sight of her faith as she dealt with many life challenges. She was always ready to sit and listen to those who came to her door - usually with a cigarette and the occasional glass of wine. Her laugh and infectious smile made her the life of the party. Marie loved going to mass, saying the rosary, blessing her children, gardening, playing cards (especially beating Dad in crib), and having family dinners. She was the wind beneath Dad’s wings. Marie graduated from the School of Nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital of Toronto in 1950. She worked in obstetrics at the Guelph General Hospital, married Clifford in 1953, and in 1955, they moved to Unity, Saskatchewan to start a veterinary practice. She went on to raise 6 children while supporting her husband in veterinary practice and then political life in Regina and Ottawa. A celebration of Marie’s life will take place at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cumberland, Prince Edward Island, Saturday July 16, 2016 @ 2:00 pm. The family would like to thank the staff at Luther Special Care Home, Dr. J. Hosain and Dr. M. McKague for the care they gave to Mom. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Development and Peace www.devp.org Condolences may be left at www.prairieviewchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to PRAIRIEVIEW CREMATION AND MEMORIAL SERVICES (306-242-7884).
