Peacefully at Bluewater Health, Roger Turcotte passed away at 95. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Berthe Turcotte and his sisters Jacqueline Drouin and Francoise Turcotte. Survived by his loving wife of 72 years Madeleine (Mado), his children Michèle (Marie), Robert (Anita), Claude (Carolyn), Lucie (Mike). His grand-children Cynthia, Simon, Anne-Claude, Matthew, Daniel, Laura, Pierre, Maja, André and 6 great grand-children.
Roger and his family moved to Goderich from Quebec City in 1971 to assume the position of National Sales Manager with Sheaffer Pen. He was past-president of the Goderich Lions Club which at the time, initiated the Lions seniors bus which is still serving Goderich seniors since 1977. He was also a member of the Menesetung Canoe Club.
At his request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends before and after the Memorial Mass to be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church (156 North Street, Goderich), on Friday, August 30th at 11 AM. Eulogy will be presented prior to the mass at 10:45 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to CNIB or the Goderich Lions Club will be greatly acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home 519-524-7345.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Rod and Jean Jervis
Dear Lucie, Mike and family
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Lucie – thinking of you and your family and extending our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Hugs, Rod and Jean
Yvonne & Mike Haddad
We are so sorry for the loss of your father Lucie and Mike. May he rest in peace.
Yvonne & Mike Haddad
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Mado – you and your family are in my special thoughts with sadness of Rodger’s passing – but with love of celebrating his life. You are both special and loved by many – with fond remembrance – Cecelia
M Bissonnette
À toute la famille Turcotte, et spécialement Michèle, les membres du conseil municipal et le personnel de la municipalité de St-Etienne-de-Bolton offrent leurs plus sincères condoléances. Nos pensées sont avec vous.
Jim Britnell
I have lost a good friend. My condolences to you Mimi,Claude, Robert, Lucie, & of course Mado. Oh the memories.
Jim Britnell
Susan Basque
Dear Mado,
I have wonderful memories of the friendship and experiences that you and Roger shared with my parents. You and your family are in my thoughts as you celebrate Roger’s life.
Susan Remington Basque
Mike and Barb O'Neil
Dear Lucie, Mike and family.
Please know that we will be thinking about you these next few days. Although we cannot attend the funeral mass on Friday, we will be holding you in our hearts… with love.
Mike and Barb O’Neil
Tim Clancy
Claude, Carolyn, Lucie, Mike and the rest of the Turcotte family;
We’re so sorry to hear about Roger’s passing. It’s been a number of years since we last saw Roger, but I look back on those earlier times with fond memories and think his was a life well lived. Our condolences to you and the extended Turcotte family.
Tim, Donna and Lana