MERCEREAU, Marie “Josephine” (nee Grezaud)
Born July 1st, 1919, passed away September 23, 2012
With great sadness we announce the passing of Josephine Mercereau of Grande Cache, Alberta at the age of 93 years.
Left to mourn her passing are: Esther (Ron), Emile (Brenda), Claude (Lorraine), Ray (Debbie), Claudette (Eugene), Bob (Wendy), Alain (Marcea) and Rene (Coreen). Her legacy is 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was “Gramma” to all.
Josephine was predeceased by various family members.
Born in Marcelin, Saskatchewan, Josephine married Julien Mercereau on October 10, 1939. They raised 8 children on a quarter and a fraction of land, 4 miles west of Marcelin, Saskatchewan, Julien passed away on February 7trh, 1989.
Josephine spent the last 18 years of her life in Grande Cache, Alberta.
Funeral services for Josephine Mercereau were held on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Grande Cache Community High School with Father Mark McGee presiding. Cremation followed this service.
In lieu of floral tributes, donations can be made to The Grande Cache Community Health Complex, PO Box 629, Grande Cache, Alberta, T0E 0Y0, to Whispering Pines Lodge, PO Box 9000, Grande Cache, Alberta, T0E 0Y0 or to the charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Josephine Mercereau.
GRAND CACHE FUNERAL SERVICES, 780 – 827 – 4448 entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolences on line, please visit our website at
www.edsonfuneralhome.com
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