Vera Lavigne (nee McQuarrie)
September 9, 1920 - February 3, 2025
Funeral Details: A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 650 Essa Rd., Barrie, Ontario.
Vera passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 104.
Vera McQuarrie was born on September 9, 1920 in Nova Scotia. She was the youngest of five children of Margaret Ellen Carroll and Daniel Hugh McQuarrie. She was predeceased by her siblings Leonard McQuarrie, Parker McQuarrie, Joseph McQuarrie, and June McQuarrie Thompson. She was also predeceased by her husband Cy Lavigne and daughter Marina Lavigne.
The McQuarrie’s moved to Montreal in 1923 when Vera was 3 years old. Vera graduated from the University of Montreal, Faculty of Education earning her Certificate of Teaching. She dedicated her career to the Montreal Catholic School Board and the Toronto Separate School Board.
On May 24, 1947, Vera married Cy Lavigne in Montreal. Together they had 3 daughters: Marina, Donna, and Sandra. The family relocated to Toronto in 1962. Vera moved to Barrie in 2002 to enjoy time with her daughters Donna and Sandra, son-in-law David Huston and granddaughters Lauren and Adrienne. She also enjoyed visits from her nephew Chuck McQuarrie. Vera always placed family first and would do anything for her family.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Vera’s nurse Ardi and Bayshore Home Care team, and Dr. Stepida, Dr. Li, and Dr. Chan.
Vera will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Specialized Seniors Care Unit, Barrie Ontario, or to Holy Spirit Catholic Church Barrie, Ontario.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 650 Essa Rd., Barrie, Ontario.
Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca
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Adele Conrad Borden
Posted on: Friday, February 7, 2025My sympathy to Vera’s loved ones. My mother Marie Lavigne Conrad often mentioned her cousin Cy and Vera.
May God bless and console you,
Adele
Sandra Lavigne
Posted on: Saturday, February 8, 2025Thank you for your kind words. My Mother would be touched that you remembered her.
Sandra Lavigne & Donna Lavigne Huston
Lorena Armstrong
Posted on: Saturday, February 8, 2025I had the pleasure of meeting Vera at the Waterford retirement home in Barrie when I worked there. She was always such a sweet and kind lady who was full of smiles. I admired her end suite as well, she had beautiful taste. She will be deeply missed. My condolences to the Huston family! Xo
LORRAINE BEAUDOIN
Posted on: Sunday, February 9, 2025I am sorry for your loss.
I personally don’t really remember meeting Vera, I was a little girl, when she and Cy were friends with my parents, Bev and Horace Beaudoin.
They had built cottages next door to each other in Quebec near Hawkesbury. Our family still uses the cottage Cy and my dad built as ours was crushed by a tree, and Vera let us buy theirs.
Vera and Bev spent many summers together with all the kids, 3 of Vera’s and 5 of ours. I remember hearing stories about those summers, and the close connections of some of the children.
Thank you Vera for having been a bright light in our family, which continues to shine through the cottage.
My heart is with your family.
Elaine Denise Knight
Posted on: Sunday, February 9, 2025Dear Donna, Dave, Lauren,Adrienne and Sandy
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Vera’s passing. What a wonderful and full life she had lived! How lucky she was to have such a loving and caring family always by her side!
Elaine and Dave xxxx