Fernande Rose Marie Madsen (Drouin), went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the age of 91. Born in Hull, Quebec, on May 18, 1934, she was the beloved wife of the late Jens Erik Madsen, daughter of the late Olivier Drouin and the late Laura Trudeau.
Fernande will be lovingly remembered by her dear daughter Priscilla and her dear son Eric (Stephanie), her cherished grandchildren: Deandre (Jessica), Kendall Boucher-Tracey (Kayla), Charlee and Roman, her treasured great-grandchildren: Amilio and Amia, her sisters: Lise (Réal Gagnon) and Hélène Drouin as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Predeceased by her siblings: Gérard (late Laurette Beaudoin), Olivette, Françoise, André (late Annette Bérubé), Jeannine, Desneiges (late Georges Lemieux), Noëlla (late Gérard St-Denis), and Laurette (late John O’Reilly).
Fernande was a Godly woman; a woman of dignity and faith. Even amidst her health challenges, her sense of humour, quick wit and compassion for others never wavered. She was a testament to a life well-lived and left a lasting legacy of love, courage and grace.
Special thanks to all of the doctors, family, friends, the home care team and all involved in her long-term care.
The interment will be at the at Beechwood Cemetery, located at 280 Beechwood Avenue, K1L 8A6 in Ottawa on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4 pm.
A Celebration of Life will follow on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Tent of David, located on 2197 Old Highway 17 Clarence Rockland ON K4K 1K7 at 6 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ottawa Food Bank (www.ottawafoodbank.ca) would be appreciated.
For those unable to attend the celebration of life in person, a LIVESTREAM of the service will be available beginning on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6 pm. Please copy/paste the link below to join:
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