Obituary of Christine Marchand

Helen Christine Marchand passed away suddenly but peacefully at home February 28, the 4th anniversary of her daughter Janice’s death.

Affectionately know as Chris, mom, Grandma, Grams, Chrissie, osey, poopsy.

Chris would have been 89 years old on April 27. She was the daughter of Dorcas (Hobbs) and Ferne Coneybeare.

Loving wife of Ernest Marchand.

Predeceased by her daughter Janice Krzemien and siblings Barbara Filleul, Jim Coneybeare and Patricia Tyler.

Survived by Ernie, daughter Cyndi Gryp, son in law Rick Krzemien and stepchildren, Dan Marchand (Julie), Jan Huson (Dale Finn), Catherine Marchand (Dan Marentette) and Annette Marchand.

Grandchildren John Krzemien (Robin), Joe Krzemien (Hilary), Kevin Gryp, Matt Marchand (predeceased), Robyn Marchand, Kelsey Huson, Kristine Huson, Jennifer LeBlanc (Dave), Michelle Loos (Ryan), Renee Silva, Zachary Silva, Evan Martin and Mikey Martin.

Great grandchildren Kayleigh, Juliana and Mattea Marchand, Madison, Sierra and Cayden LeBlanc, Daniel Loos, Kayleigh and Parker Martin.

The newest arrivals Reed Walter Krzemien and Oliver Joseph Krzemien.

Many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

Also predeceased by her former husband Alfred Gryp.

Chris worked for many years as a realtor, first for her father F.W. Coneybeare and finished her career with Peifer Real Estate.

Chris loved to play euchre and any time there were 4 people in the house the cards came out. Even though her eyesight was failing she still did the newspaper crossword. She wanted to live to 90 and yodel on a stage – yodel away momma! She would “put on her face” and could not be talked out of green eye shadow. She loved sparkling things and having fancy nails.

Mom died 4 years to the day as Janice – she believed and was comforted by the knowledge they would be reunited. She missed Janice and her sister Pat deeply as well as all who went before her.

If you would like, donations in Chris' memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity of your choice.

There will be no service at this time. Interment at a later date, when her loved ones can gather and celebrate her life.

Rest in Peace momma – get a card game going, yodel a tune, have a drink and some laughs – Love you forever.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham (519-351-2040)