Obituary of Mary-Ellen Trepanier
Trepanier: Mary-Ellen (née Whaling) -
A resident of Windsor, Mary-Ellen Trepanier passed away at the Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus on September 3, 2024 at the age of 64.
Born in Chatham, Mary-Ellen was the daughter of the late Patrick Whaling and the late Nancy (née Handley) and Ross Hunter.
Beloved wife of 28 years to Greg.
Loving mother of Jodi-Lynn Ouellette (Kyle), Chuck Vaillancourt (Samantha), Alyssa Vaillancourt (Kurtis) and Chantelle Trepanier.
Proud grandmother to Terrell, Anthony, Nolan, Cayson, Everlee, Andrew, Jacie and Kolson.
Dear sister to Chuck Whaling (Donna), the late Garry Whaling, Carolyn Birkby (Allan), Linda Driessens (Alan), Christine Murphy (Kevin); step-sister to Kerry Henderson (Brian) and Kelly Verkaik (Jay).
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday September 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a time to remember and celebrate Mary-Ellen's life. Cremation to follow.
Donations made in memory of Mary-Ellen to the Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
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