Marie C. Duclos (nee Verrier)
1931 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie on July 30th, 2025 at the age of 94 at Douglas Campbell Lodge.
She was predeceased by her husband August in 1990; daughters Jocelyne in 1955, and Paulette Leslie in 2023; grandson David Petroschuk in 1989. Also predeceased by her parents Joseph Wilbrod Verrier and Maria (nee Fisette), her 8 sisters Marguerite Laurin, Therese Richard, Alice Fournier, Yvonne Gosselin, Helene Bedard, Pauline Piche, Rita Boulet, and Cecile Arnal, and by her 4 brothers Edmond, Eugene, Joe, and Paul Verrier, along with numerous sisters and brothers-in-law.
Left to mourn her passing are her children Ann Duclos, Rachel (Ken) Petroschuk, Manita Bradford, Daryl, and Michelle (Dave), 9 grandchildren: Dawn, Chris, Robert, Michael, Derek, Mandy, Brad, Dani, and Chad, as well as 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and her sister Claudette Bisson, her brother Pierre (Rita) Verrier, and sister-in-law Annette Delsnyder.
Marie was born February 17th, 1931 in St. Boniface, MB. She grew up on the family farm in La Broquerie. She attended St. Roch School. She worked as a nanny. She met August Duclos, and they were married September 24th, 1951. They farmed near Poplar Point and raised their children.
Marie loved her time in the garden. Many enjoyed her homemade dill pickles and fresh bread! She was a master preserver.
She moved to Portage la Prairie in 2015, enjoying visits from family and friends and always added in a game of cards – she enjoyed winning!
The family would like to thank Douglas Campbell Lodge staff for the compassionate care they gave their mom during her time there.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Stride Place Rotary Multi-purpose Room, Island Park, Portage la Prairie, MB. Following the gathering, she will be laid to rest beside her husband in the family plot at the St. Eustache Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Eustache, MB.
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Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB in care of arrangements.