It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Maureen after a beautifully lived life in her 80th year at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.
Maureen was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, to the late Frank and Irene Gahagan. A devoted wife of 45 years to the late Michel George Demaiter Jr. Cherished mother to Brad (Heidi), Kimberley (Ed), Michel (Linda), Richard (Hayley), and Christopher. Predeceased by her loving brother Frank (Betty), sister-in-law Rachel (Marcel), and nephews Kevin and Mark. Survived by beloved sisters Carol and MaryLou (Joe) and sister in laws Georgette (Bob) and Annette. Dedicated grandmother to Ashley (Eric), Brooke, Wyatt, Ryan, Michael, Joel, Allison, Lily, Luke, Makenna and Ryan. Maureen will be deeply missed by not only her children and grandchildren but by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Maureen was a loved and admired part of the Tillsonburg community where she resided for the last 55 years, working hard on the tobacco farm with her husband Mike for many of those years and raising their family who were their pride and joy. Maureen was full of love and laughter and touched the lives of all who knew her. She will also be remembered for her positivity, kindness, and generosity. She always had an open door to all who knew her with a listening ear and a warm meal. Maureen, a beacon of kindness and love, will forever be in our hearts.
To commemorate her incredible journey and to celebrate the love she spread, a Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Tillsonburg, by Rev. Fr. Seejo John. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 10th, between 5:00 and 7:45 p.m. in the Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. Parish Prayers will be held on Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. Interment in Tillsonburg Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. We invite all who knew her to join us in remembering a truly remarkable woman. Reception follows in the Carriage Hall, 25 Brock St. W., Tillsonburg, immediately following the interment. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or to St. Mary’s Parish would be gratefully acknowledged by the family and can be made via Maureen’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Service Inc. (519)842-4238, which has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements.
