Obituary of Madeline Drouillard

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our irrepressible and nearly unstoppable mother, Madeline Drouillard, wife of Norman Arthur for 47 years. She left us peacefully last week at the age of 95. Her extraordinary generosity, resilience and lively determination touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Daughter of Patrick Pare and Rosalie (nee Ranger), survived by sister, Angeline Pare and predeceased by six siblings.

Mother to Catherine Milligan (late Edward), Gary and Pamela Drouillard, Karen Howard (late Tony), Jackie and Mark Fuerth, Michele Dionne (Pascal), Rick and Leslie Drouillard. Meme to 11 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren.

She graduated from Hotel Dieu Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1951 and later became a Nurse Anesthetist in 1964. Her many interests included volunteer work for various charities and service organizations, such as the Alhambra, Knights of Columbus, and Iris House. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and golfing, in which she was active to the very end.

We are forever grateful for the countless memories, the invaluable lessons and the stories she shared with us. Though we mourn her physical absence, our hearts are lifted every time we recall her favorite sayings and the many anecdotes that made her uniquely her.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Banwell) (11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. - 519-253-7235) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with prayers at 7:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Anne's Parish (12233 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 with visitation at 10 am, mass at 11 am and burial at Heavenly Rest Cemetery at 12pm.