Obituary of Ted Maisonneuve
Arthur "Ted" Maisonneuve
1932 - 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ted Maisonneuve of Fort St. John, BC on October 25, 2024 at the age of 92.
Ted, the 2nd eldest of 10, was born on October 6, 1932, in McLennan, AB to parents Honoré and Laura Maisonneuve. Ted graduated from College St. Jean, Donnelly for high school then continued his education at St. Jospeh’s Business College in Grande Prairie. Ted played for Lacombe Rockets and there he met his future wife, Hazel. Ted and Hazel were married in June of 1956 in Lacombe. They first lived in Donnelly, AB, home to Ted’s large extended family, where their children Susan and Tim were born. They moved to Dawson Creek, BC in 1963 where Mike and then Kathy completed their family. They raised their young family there until 1974 when they moved to Fort St. John, BC.
Ted became the Division Manager of the Swanson Lumber mill in 1971. He continued as General Manager when Canfor purchased Swanson Lumber in 1981. In 1993 he became Vice President of Alberta Operations and commuted between Fort St John and Grand Prairie. Ted retired in 1997.
A passionate hockey enthusiast, Ted loved his favorite team, the Habs, and considered himself part of the Canadiens Nation. He contributed to the sport as a coach, sharing his love and knowledge of hockey with many young athletes.
Ted was also involved in his community and served on the Financial Committee of the Catholic Church of the Resurrection. As well, he served on the Board of Northern Lights College championing women’s education in Business.
Ted was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Hazel, Ted’s parents Honoré and Laura Maisonneuve, brothers Roger M., and Constant M., brothers-in-law Roger F., Roger B., Murray K., and nephews Joel F. and Randy K
He is survived by his loving family: daughters Susan (Gary) and Kathy; sons Tim (Linda) and Michael (Linda); grandchildren Jennifer, Diane, Justin, Torey, Colbi, and Nicholas; and great-grandchildren Gillian, Linley, Avery, and Kai.
Ted is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Georgette, Laurette, Guy (Janet), Gilbert (Martine), Yvonne (Gerry), Rene, and Remi (Julie); as well as sisters-in-law: Lucette and Therese.
A memorial service will be held at Wilson's Funeral Chapel in Lacombe, AB, Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10AM. Interment will follow at the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with Hazel.
A Celebration of Life will take place in Fort St. John, BC, November 22, 2024, Fort St. John Senior’s Hall, 10908 – 100 Street, Noon – 3PM
In lieu of flowers, and to honour his life and legacy, contributions may be made to the Fort St John Hospital Foundation in memory of Ted Maisonneuve - Click Here to donate.
