We are very sad to announce that Andrea Joan Bérubé (née Buck) of Orleans, Ontario, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022, at the age of 76.
Born into a military family on April 25, 1946, Andrea is survived by her husband Jacques Bérubé, her daughter Leslie Way (Michel Rochette), her son Robert Bérubé (Karine Lachapelle), and three adored grandchildren: Sabrina Way, Samuel Bérubé and Véronique Bérubé. Andrea is predeceased by her parents Ronald and Jean Buck and her sister Karen Buck. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Deborah Rathburn (Richard) and her brothers Kevin Buck (Anne) and Keith Buck (Donna), along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Andrea will be remembered as a very strong person and a loyal military spouse whose intelligence, independence and resilience sustained her in managing her family through more than 20 moves across Canada and Europe. Easily adapting to each new environment and local culture, Andrea integrated many of these traditions into her family life. Embracing military life, Andrea often acted as a leader for her peers through spouse associations and performed charitable work on various bases. Once settled in Ottawa in the early nineties, Andrea pursued successful careers in travel and real estate, benefitting from her lifelong travelling and moving experiences.
Andrea was a loving wife, a devoted mother and adoring grandmother whose unfailing support and love for her family were unquestionable. Her acerbic wit, strong personality and unique sense of humour was greatly appreciated by family and friends. Andrea lived life on her own terms and was not easily dissuaded from any position she held. The anchor of her family, Andrea was a pillar of support to those she loved. In life, as in passing, Andrea lived by the words of her favourite song, “Non, je ne regrette rien”.
A private internment will take place at the National Military Cemetery and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Many thanks to the staff at Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Lupus Canada https://www.lupuscanada.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/donation-page/
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Leslie Way
Denise & Wayne Johnson
In appreciation of our friendship and the many wonderful dinners that we shared over the years. You will be missed and remembered fondly.
Lucie and François Ranger
We will miss your presence in our neighbourhood activities.
Bob and Elisabeth Scantland
Elisabeth and I cherish our memories of over 50 years. A good friend, an exceptional and generous host, a loving mom, we can never loose all the wonderful things we have enjoyed together. To Jack, Leslie and Rob our deepest sympathy. May you take comfort with the friends and family that surround you. Bob and Elisabeth Scantland.
Lucie Levesque & Bernard St-Laurent
Nos plus sincères et chaleureuses condoléances Jacques, à toi ainsi qu’à ta famille. Nous te souhaitons bon courage pour les semaines et les mois à venir. Nous t’envoyons de l’énergie positive pour faire face à la perte de ta conjointe de tant années, t’épaulant comme épouse de militaire au fil des mutations successives. Bon courage!
Gaston Côté et Andrée Fleury
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Ce décès ramène à la surface de nombreux souvenirs accumulés lors des mutations où nos deux familles ont été réunies. Perdre un être cher à l'approche des Fêtes rend cette perte encore plus douloureuse à accepter. Bon courage à toi Jacques et à toute la famille!
Geoff et Denise Meyer
Nos regrets Jacques, et nos plus sincères condoléances à toi et à toute la famille.
Amy ismail
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family in this difficult moment. I will miss our chats on your front porch.
Robert et Lisette Girard
Vraiment triste de cette nouvelle. Nos plus sincères condoléances à tous les membres de la famille.
Patricia Orts
Nous sommes profondément attristés et nous vous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances. Son souvenir restera gravé dans nos cœurs pour toujours. Nos pensées vous accompagnent en ce moment difficile et nous vous embrassons bien fort. Amitiés Patricia, Jacqueline et Ghislain de La Grande Motte (France)
Miss you Mom xo