Marija Kemperle

1939 - 2024

Marija Kemperle passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 85. She was the beloved mother of Cindy Marie Kemperle (Jean Luc St. Amant), Linda Hampson (Sean Penhale), and Catherine McInnis, and a loving mother figure to Deanna Bottrell.

Marija was a devoted grandmother to Tonya Fern Marie Cadieux (Paul) and Kyle St. Amant, and a cherished great-grandmother to Soren and Lilliana. She was the dear sister of Stanislava Kemperle and Anica Kemperle, and is predeceased by her siblings Janez “Ivan” Berce, Joze Kemperle, and Anton “Tony” Kemperle. Marija’s life was enriched by the lifelong friendship of Karen Nicholson, who will miss her dearly.

Marija shared her passion for cooking with the community as a longtime chef at Sisters Eatery/Millies and was the former owner of Venezia Restaurant in Orono, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and culinary excellence.

A memorial service to celebrate Marija's life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. Friends and family are welcome to join in honoring her memory.

Online condolences may be shared at northcuttelliott.com.