Surrounded by her family at Twin Lakes Terrace on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late John Robert (2016) for 56 years. Dear mother of Claude (Deana) Lachapelle, Sarnia and the late Claudette Lachapelle (1981). Loving grandmother of Rob (Stef), Chantal (Matt), Danielle (Allison) and great-grandmother of Joey and Flora. Predeceased by her parents Octave and Rose-Aime Paquet and by her 12 siblings. In 1965, Marie-Paule Lachapelle and her husband John moved to Sarnia from Quebec. Marie-Paule was a proud member of St. Thomas D’Aquin parish, and proud of her French heritage. Above all, she loved her grandchildren and enjoyed every moment spent with them.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at SFH- McKenzie Blundy Chapel, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A private graveside will take place in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or St. Joseph’s Hospice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
Visitation
Smith Funeral Home – McKenzie Blundy Chapel
431 N. Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario
N7T 5V8
May 14th, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
