MCQUEEN,Louise Mary McQueen

It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude that we announce the passing of Louise McQueen, who on September 3, 2025, left this world peacefully surrounded by family, love, and the echoes of a life beautifully lived. Mom was the kind of person whose presence made everything feel steadier, warmer, and more possible. As a mother, she was a fierce protector and gentle guide and would be honest and sincere while being unambiguous raising us boys with love, wisdom, humour, and an unwavering belief in our potential. Her love and support poured generously into her grandchildren and great-grandson who she absolutely adored, becoming the heartbeat of the family. Her home was a sanctuary of stories, laughter, and the safe place that made you forget the world outside. Mom’s impact was immeasurable. She leaves behind a family shaped by her wisdom. Our pilar of strength and voice of reason. Her legacy is stitched into past memories and the quiet strength she passed on to everyone lucky enough to know her. Mom shared a special bond with her granddaughters – Grandma Weezie, Gma, G-Unit. Never too busy for them and helped guide them into who they are today, she was always proud of who they have become. The bond she shared with her daughter-in-law was something beautiful to witness, their connection was a testament to the friendship and love they had together. Then there was Speedy, her loyal, four-legged companion who brought her endless joy. Speedy wasn’t just a pet, he was family. Speedy was a constant source of comfort for mom. Their bond was pure and unwavering and both are now together once again. Mom’s legacy stretched far beyond the family. For decades, she was a devoted school teacher with the Lambton Board of Education whose classroom was a place of wonder and growth. She had a gift for seeing the spark in every child and fanning it into flame. Her students remember her not just for the lessons she taught, but for the way she made them feel—valued, capable, and seen. She believed that education was not just about books, but about building character, curiosity, and kindness. Mom hosted the best family gatherings and cooked liked no other. You would never leave her house hungry and her dishes were legendary in our family. Her food recipes were next to none and had a knack for turning simple ingredients into unforgettable meals. Mom’s recipes will be passed down as treasures and will be cherished for generations to come. Louise is survived and will be sadly missed by her children Scott (Lea Ann) and Michael, her grandchildren Kirstie (Devin) and Sarah (Brayden) and her great-grandson Brodie. Special Aunt to Carolyn (Terry) Rose, Dave (Heather) Rose and Jeff (Marion) Rose as well as several great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary Happer, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Alex Rose, and her in-laws Ernie and Marie McQueen. 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙, 𝑀𝑜𝑚. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛’𝑡 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑦, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑢𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢’𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑢𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒, 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑤𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 – 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑡, 𝐿𝑒𝑎 𝐴𝑛𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑒𝑙 𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑚𝑎 𝑊𝑒𝑒𝑧𝑖𝑒, 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑. 𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑜 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒, 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠. 𝑇𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒 𝑢𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒, 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑏𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑚𝑎 – 𝐾𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑎𝑟𝑎ℎ As per Louise’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Please join us in celebrating Louise’s life on what would have been her 88th birthday, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Smith Family Centre, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you wish, sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Sarnia & District Humane Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of Sarnia Lambton (cheques only at the funeral home please).