Obituary

It is with profound sadness, but also with deep respect for his wishes and with great love, that we announce the passing of Mr. Rosaire Maher, of Saint-Constant, who passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at Anna-Laberge Hospital in Châteauguay, at the age of 93.

At the end of a long life filled with memories, meaningful encounters, and love, Rosaire chose to approach the final moments of his journey with courage, clarity, and dignity. Surrounded by kindness and tenderness, he departed this world peacefully, with a heart at rest, leaving behind the lasting legacy of a proud, genuine man who was deeply devoted to his loved ones.

He has been reunited with his beloved wife, Mrs. Paulette Ferron, with whom he shared so many precious moments and whose memory remained forever engraved in his heart.

He leaves to mourn his children, Pierre (Pierrette), Carole (Daniel), Christine (Yvon), and Paul (Marie-Josée); his grandchildren, Stéphanie, Marye-Josée (Karelle), Maxime (Sabrina), Mylène (Xavier), Nadielle, Joanie (Andrew), Jean-Christophe (Jennika), Philippe and Émilie; ; his great-grandchildren, Amina, Akim, Lina, Billel, Derek, Lexie, Emerick, Malik, Anaé, James, Luke, Liam, Axel, and Julia; his brothers and sister, Julien, Lionel (Gisèle), and Nicole; his brother-in-law, Gilles Ferron; his nieces and nephews, as well as many other relatives and friends who will cherish precious memories of him.

Mr. Maher has been entrusted to the care of Complexe funéraire Poissant & Fils.

180 Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant Tel.: 450-632-1515 www.poissantetfils.ca

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Visitation Room A of the funeral complex.

A farewell ceremony will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Lasaline Chapel of the complex, where family and friends will gather in love and remembrance to pay their final respects.

Expressions of sympathy may be made through a donation to the Quebec Lung Association.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to the entire healthcare team at Anna-Laberge Hospital in Châteauguay for the attentive care, respect, and compassion shown to Rosaire throughout his final journey.

A particularly heartfelt and deeply emotional expression of gratitude is extended to Dr. Ruo Chen Zhang, whose compassion, gentleness, and extraordinary kindness brought immense comfort to Rosaire and his loved ones. Through her attentive listening, tenderness, and profound respect for his wishes, she accompanied him with remarkable humanity, allowing him to experience his final moments in peace, comfort, and dignity. Her reassuring presence and dedication will forever remain engraved in the hearts of the family.

Sincere thanks are also extended to the nurses, all members of the healthcare team, and every cherished individual who cared for him, surrounded him with affection, and helped make his final moments as peaceful as possible.

There are men who journey through life with pride, who stand firmly by their convictions, and who remain true to themselves until their very last breath. Rosaire was one of those men.

At 93, he had lived a full life, with stories to tell, memories to pass on, and, above all, a family to love. A man of great heart, proud and determined, he left a part of himself with each person he touched, through his actions, his words, and the precious moments they shared.

He embarked on his final journey in a way that reflected the man he had always been: with courage and dignity, at peace with a deeply personal decision, surrounded by the respect and love of those closest to him.

Today, although his absence will leave an immense void, may everyone find some comfort in knowing that he departed peacefully, according to his wishes, and that he has finally been reunited with the woman who held such a precious place in his heart, his beloved Paulette.

Rosaire, your story does not end with your passing. It lives on in the hearts of your children, in the smiles of your grandchildren, in the generations that follow you, and in all those cherished memories that time can never erase.

Rest in peace, Rosaire. You lived with pride, you departed with dignity, and you will remain forever loved.