Obituary of Maureen Hogan
(nee Mercier)
With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Maureen Hogan. Following a brief illness, she passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with her children by her side on Saturday afternoon, January 20th, 2018. She was 85. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Hogan. Maureen is survived by her children: Marjorie Lascelle (Kirby), Dennis, Linda Scheel (Marc) and Debbie O’Connor (Steve Towns). Cherished Nanny to her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mom was the last surviving child of the late John and Agnes (nee Ovington) Mercier. Predeceased by one brother: John Mercier (late Helen) and 5 sisters: Carmelita Clouthier (late Reg), Gwendolyn Deschamps, Patricia and Marjorie Mercier and an infant sister, Annie. A proud and devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Braeside, Maureen dedicated countless hours of her time to her church family as well as the Arnprior Hospital. A tireless volunteer who enjoyed being with and helping others, Maureen always had a warm smile to share with those around her. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness and quick wit. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in her beloved Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Saturday morning, January 27th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Maureen, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Braeside. Members of the Catholic Women’s League assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Friday afternoon at 4:30.