Marguerite passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Rod MacDonald. Loving mother to Jennifer (Grant Wager), Mathew (Isabelle Allard) and stepmother to Erin. Dear sister to André (Joanne Guénette) and Gerry, and aunt to Joanie (the late Mathieu), Marc-André, Cynthia, Stevan, Erica Soleil, Margaret Carole, Claire Emmanuelle Catherine, Nathaniel John, Natacha Anne, and Robert Bruce.
Predeceased by her parents Joyce (née Laroche) and Gérard Ladouceur as well as her sisters Suzette and Micheline.
A dedicated public servant for 37 years, she brought kindness and connection to every aspect of her personal and professional life. Known for her banana muffin deliveries to her many friends, she spent her retirement bringing love and selflessness to her community. Her commitment to serving others extended into her church community, where she volunteered with devotion and a loving heart. Fierce in her love and steadfast in her care, Marguerite found joy in caring for others whenever a friend, family member, or “second son” was in need. She loved her time spent in her son’s pool and at the local RCMP campground. Her legacy of laughter and warmth lives on in the countless lives she enriched.
Family and friends are invited to assemble and celebrate Marguerite’s Life on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave, Vanier, ON, Ottawa after 9:00am. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am. followed by a reception from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Those unable to attend in person are invited to attend virtually via livestream.
In lieu of flowers, please send In Memoriam donations to Look Good Feel Better or Boxer Rescue Ontario.
Digital Guestbook
Raquel Barrera
Marilyn Fitzpatrick
My sincere condolences to Rod and Family, I did not know Rod’s wife but she sounds like a wonderful caring person and Rod is a great guy, he worked for me for a while, I am sincerely sorry for your loss Rod.
Marilyn
Carole Gaudes
My sincere condolences Rod on the loss of Marguerite. Although it's been many years since we'd been to the same work celebrations, I remember Marguerite well. She was always so joyous and full of smiles.
Marie-Reine Yuristy
30 Décembre 2025
Ma chère Marguerite, tu représentais parfaitement ton nom de famille ‘’Ladouceur’’.
Je suis attristée pour ta famille et tous ceux qui ont eu l’opportunité de te connaître.
I am so sorry for your loss; bon courage, Rod, Erin, Jennifer, and Mathieu.
Marie-Reine Yuristy
Daniel Trudelle
I got to know Marguerite last year at Folic as I recently became employed by them. She was so kind to me and offered to help wherever she could. Truly wonderful person, glad I got the pleasure of getting to know her. My condolences to the family.
Sue
Marguerite was one of those rare people whose kindness you felt right away. She had an open heart and an extraordinary generosity - always giving, always helping, always making others feel welcome.
The love she had for her children was so clear, and the close bond she shared with them was always heartwarming to see. She cared deeply for her family and for those around her, and I admired her as a mother, as a best friend a daughter could have, and as a truly good human being.
She showed me that same care in small but meaningful way - picking up Costco items for me, driving me home from a doctor’s appointment - and those moments meant more than she likely knew. It’s so hard to believe she’s no longer with us. I wish things were different, and there is no doubt that her love and goodness will live on in the many lives she touched.
My deepest condolence to Rod and family and friends. I got to know lovely Marguerite a little more at my first Mary Kay Seminar in Toronto last summer. We roomed together and with a colleague; we walked to all the events and had a wonderful time. Marguerite was so pleased to share about her faith in God, His love and strengthening, and share her love for her dear husband and children and their families. Everywhere we went, she made the most of it, made others smile, and continued communicating with her family and friends at home. She had a sweet disposition and a generous heart and genuine care for others. She shall be missed at our in-person and virtual team meetups, and annual reunions at Seminar. Rest in Your Loving Saviour’s arms, dear Marguerite. With much Love, Raquel