May 27, 2019

Marie Sarah Blouin, aged 93, of Kamloops passed away peacefully May 27, 2019 into eternal life surrounded by her children. Mom was born August 22, 1925 in North Battleford, ​Saskatchewan to Henry and Sarah Dore`. She grew up on the family farm with four brothers and two sisters. At the age of 18, Mom began her career as a nurse’s aide in North Battleford. Upon her marriage to Raymond Blouin in December of 1946, Mom worked alongside Raymond owning and operating a general store in Sooke, BC where they raised ​seven children. Leaving Sooke in 1960, arriving in Kamloops, Mom was a homemaker and an exceptional seamstress, sewing clothes for her children as well as her square dancing dresses. In later years she enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Mom continued with nursing, working at Royal Inland Hospital for a short time. In 1963 she began working at Tranquille School until it’s closing, moving on to work in a group home. After retiring from nursing, Mom enjoyed many activities such as travelling throughout BC and Alberta, gardening and participated as a member of the Catholic Women’s League. Mom’s passion for horses led her to be involved with the Westsyde Trail Riders Club with her beloved “Chico“ together they won many awards. She also organized and ran the concession for the club on play days. Fishing and camping were two pastimes Mom immensely loved, Traversing many roads and lakes in B.C’s interior.

Marie is survived by her children, Nanette Jackson, Gerald Blouin (Marilyn), Suzanne Blouin, Michael Blouin (Terry) and Lorraine Chambers (Gerry), Grandchildren, Lennard, Sandra, Chelsea, Tiana, Jason, Michelle, Lisa, Stephen, Vikki, Rolynda, Christopher and 14 great grandchildren as well as numerous relatives.

Marie was predeceased by her sons; Ernest and Roland, former spouse, Raymond and life partner Richard Davidson. Also her brothers Edward and Victor and sisters Jeanine and Cecile

A Funeral Mass will be held on June 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm at St. John Vianney Church, 2876 Bank Rd. (Westsyde) Kamloops.

The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Wynn, the nurses and care aides of Kamloops Senior Village for their compassionate care of our mother.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2019-06-05
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.