O’KANE: Fleurette Theresa
Posted By On November 13, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 13 Comments
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Fleurette O’Kane, on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Alexandra & Marine General Hospital in her 97th year. Beloved wife of Russell O’Kane for 49 years. Loving and devoted mother to the late Michelle, Tom (Beth), Colette (Bob Morris), Charlene, Bob (Rosetta), and Charles (Tina). Loving grandmother of David, Matthew (Lauren), and Adam (Erin) O’Kane; Karen (David Herrick) and Carley (Tanner Hughes). Loving step grandmother to Janine (Mario D’Agostino), Karen (Scott Soulliere), Sarah (Scott Wisdom) and Michelle. Loving great grandmother to Nathan and Cameron Herrick, Lawson and Lane Hughes, Hazel and Edith Soulliere and Tony D’Agostino. She was pre-deceased by 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by one older sister, Juanita Kennedy (Tuscon, AZ) and many nieces and nephews.
A daughter of Joseph-Oscar Langlois and Marie-Berthe Hedwige Gaudette, Fleurette grew up in Sudbury before moving with her family to Orillia in her teens. She was a talented seamstress and worked for Singer Sewing Machines in Orillia. At 21, she moved to North Bay and was a bookkeeper for T. M. Palmer Jewellery stores located in several cities in Northern Ontario. In 1954, she met the love of her life, Russ, on a blind date. They were married in North Bay in 1955. Mom was a wonderful homemaker. Her hallmark was her homemade bread and cinnamon buns. She loved sewing for all of us and decorating the home. Mom was sustained in life by her Catholic faith. She and Russ were long-time active parishioners of Corpus Christi parish in North Bay and she was an 81-year member of the Catholic Women’s League.
We are deeply grateful to all of Mom’s caregivers at Nipissing Manor in Corbeil and Southbridge Goderich for the care and compassion they always showed. To her neighbours and friends who truly helped while she lived alone, our gratitude is beyond words.
Mom, you taught us strength is found in faith, joy in simple moments and love in giving.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with McCallum and Palla in Goderich , On. A private family interment will be held at a later date.
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My heartfelt condolence’s to you and your family. My Mother, Juanita Kennedy asked me to express her sympathy to you as well on the loss of your beautiful Mom and her last surviving sister. You are in our heart and prayers. She is with the angels and her beloved husband and Michelle. May she Rest in Peace.
Dear Colette , Bob and family – you are in our special thoughts – with sympathy and caring .
Your mom’s faith and love – will always be in your hearts – ❤️
🙏 Cecelia and Don
Condolences and prayers to you Colette, Bob and your family and the O’Kane family members. I enjoyed hearing stories from you Colette about your Mom Fleurette. May she rest in peace.
Colette and family, My condolences on the passing of your Mother. God bless her.
My deepest condolences Colette and Bob … and your entire family.
What a beautiful tribute to your wonderful and generous mom.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear mom. I always enjoyed speaking with her in the halls at Southbridge. Such a pleasant woman who will be surely missed.
I have fond memories of the langlois and O’kane families. Your Mom was a precious soul and a joy to talk t.
I knew your Dad also i was born in the Bay & raised in the east end I was good friend with the younger ones of the langlos” Jack was an usher at my wedding II was an altar boy at Mike’s ordination Please accept my prayers and sympathy on your Mom’s passing May she rest in eternal peace
Dave Armstrong Hanmer Ont
To the entire O’KANE family as a longtime neighbour I have a lifetime of fond memories of your mom and family ….oh and nobody baked bread better than her … sending you all my condolences
My deepest condolences to you Colette on the passing of your dear mom. I enjoyed meeting both of you at Maitland Manor when my own dear mom was a resident there. Your mom was always so beautifully dressed and had such a lovely, friendly smile. May many happy memories of her bring you comfort now.
Fleurette was a dear friend of my mother’s for many years. We admired her ‘joie de vivre’ and benefitted greatly from her kindness, generosity and energy. A life of giving.
Neil and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire O’Kane family. Fleurette was a special and much loved neighbour. We all kept a watchful eye on the homes in the neighbourhood. She made many days brighter by sharing her marvellous bread. She will be missed.
My condolences to your entire family. Matante Fleurette was always so kind to Shawn and I – inviting us to stay with her whenever we made the trip to North Bay and a super-gracious host when we just dropped by for a visit. Your family, too, were also very kind to my mother, Yolande, which was so appreciated. Fleurette represented the best of the Langlois lineage: beautiful, kind, funny and selfless. Were that there were more like her.
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Colette, Bob and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I was truly honoured to get to know Fleurette at Maitland Manor/Southbridge. My mom loved visiting with her during their lunches and in the halls. She was such a wonderful woman and always brought a smile to my face. She will be deeply missed by so many.
Angie