Obituary of Marie Emma Cadotte

Marie Emma Cadotte (née Jubenville), 94, died peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on September 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Chatham on April 3, 1930 to parents Steve and Rose (née Caron) Jubenville. 

Marie is predeceased by her husband Donald Cadotte, daughter Angela, brothers Vern and Lawrence Jubenville and sisters Jean Quenneville, Francis Carron and Alice Carron.  She is survived by children Donna Jones (Chris), Greg Cadotte (Jill), Constance Cadotte (Murray Fearn), Cathy Cadotte-Trudell (Jerome Trudell) and Michèle Cadotte (Ed McCarron).  She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Jeff Jones, Christa Dunne (Ryan), Greg Jr & Renée Cadotte, Jules Pietras, Matthieu (Laura),  André, Elyse & Justin Trudell, Annie & Cian McCarron and great grandchildren Sheldon, Madison & Kolby Cadotte and River Jones.  

Marie often shared fond memories of her early years on the family farm near Pain Court where she enjoyed riding horses and helping out with daily chores.  Marie graduated from The Pines in Chatham where her love of music, performance, sports and learning blossomed and continued into the rest of her life.  

In 1949, Marie married Donald Cadotte and they settled on the Cadotte family farm near Grande Pointe.  Marie was a hardworking, resourceful and capable farm woman who took on many tasks in the daily running of the farm while raising 6 children.  For many years, Marie and Don also ran “The Garden Patch”  in Mitchell’s Bay where her famous pies were sold and enjoyed far and wide. 

During her years on the farm, Marie completed a Bachelor`s degree in Political Science and a Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Windsor.  She was active in the Grande Pointe - St. Philippe Parish Community where she coached softball, drove the school bus, read at weekly masses and was a soloist at parish celebrations.  Her signature hymn of Ave Maria has a special place in the hearts of family, parishioners, and church visitors.  

Marie also served for decades on the Kent County Roman Catholic Separate School Board as a trustee and was active in local political campaigns.  Up until the end of her life, she was an outspoken advocate for farmers, teachers and community-based education.  

During her retirement years, Marie enjoyed many activities including singing, playing piano, tap dancing, playing cards, participating in seniors’ shows, being a member of the Globe Trotters and spending time with her companion, John Cryderman.  Marie will be remembered for her strong spirit and her trademark colourful matching ensembles!   It was her helpful, courageous and fun loving spirit that made her unique and which will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Chatham Retirement Resort and the Chatham Kent Health Alliance for the kind care provided in the final months of her long, active and colorful life.

 Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM at the Hinnegan-Peseski  Funeral Home, 156 William St. S., Chatham.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church in Pain Court.  Burial will take place at St. Philippe’s Cemetery (Grand Pointe) followed by a luncheon back at the church in Pain Court.   In honour of Marie, guests are encouraged to wear hats, gloves or other accessories.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Community Living Chatham-Kent and Chatham Outreach for Hunger (Food Bank).