Marcheta Claire Gaughan
elevated sxacH July 4, 1928 ~ June 14, 2024
elevated sxacH Visitation
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated sxacH Funeral Mass
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated sxacH Click here to watch the mass
elevated sxacH Cremation
To be held privately
elevated sxacH Reception
To take place following the mass at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated sxacH It is with sadness that we announce that our dear mother Marcheta passed away in Toronto with family by her side at the age of 95. She was born in Calcutta, India to Eugene Francis Duncan and Claire (nee De la Bat). Along with her sisters, Marina & Gloria, she attended Loreto House School in Calcutta and fondly remembered her years there and education by the nuns and kept in touch with some of them even after she moved to Canada.
elevated sxacH Her older brother, Eugene’s, St. Xavier’s college friend, Kenneth Gaughan, eventually became her husband in 1949. Before that, during the war years, she volunteered with the Red Cross to help released Allied POWs and wounded soldiers read and write their letters home.
elevated sxacH She was an astute and amazing secretary excelling in shorthand and 90 words per minute typing. Her work resumé included: Burma Oil in India, Pre Con in Toronto and finally as administration assistant to the head of the French Immersion Program in the Ontario Govt. She retired early to enjoy life with Kenneth in their love of travel and watch sunsets by the seaside – her favourite vista! Marcheta mastered the art of cooking for a crowd and you always knew you would be fed even unannounced at her house. She loved the ballet, theatre and symphony and encouraged her family to do the same.
elevated sxacH Marcheta is predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth (passed in 2018), brother Eugene Duncan, sister Marina (Loan), sister-in-law Sybill (nee Alexander) and brothers-in-law Leslie & Patrick Conway and sadly by her great-grandchild, Mateo Sarmiento.
elevated sxacH She is survived by her sister Gloria (Conway), brother-in-law George Loan, sister-in-law Blossom (Conway) and her children Linda Gaughan, Marina Elms (and Paul Klingborg), Ken Peter (and Laurie) Gaughan, and Suzanne (and Ronald) Wales; her four grandchildren Ryland Elms (and fiancée Paula Martinez), Martin Wales (and Elishia Porter), Mary-Claire (and Melissa) Sarmiento, and Julia (and Loa) Ngaue; and her precious great-grandchildren Darius and Addison Wales, Marley, Naomi & Kalani Ngaue (and their cousin Vai), and Mila Sarmiento
elevated sxacH The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff of Bayview Extendicare for all of their care and unfailing kindness as well to the wonderful staff at her prior senior’s retirement home– Delmanor Northtown (2016-2023). The family is also extremely grateful and ever thankful for the untiring help, assistance and caring given by her caregiver, who became a friend, Luzviminda (Minda) Gariando in the last two years of Marcheta’s life.
elevated sxacH In memory of our mother and in lieu of flowers, if you wish, please consider a donation to the Canadian Red Cross or The Good Shepherd Ministries.
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My heart goes out to you and your family
We offer our condolences on your loss
To the Gaughan family, it has been an honour to know and love both of your parents, who were such beautiful and incredible people. I’ve missed Marcheta so much and I now pray for her soul, may she rest in peace. May God grant you strength and His grace as you grieve the loss of an incredible woman. I will always cherish so many beautiful memories with both Marcheta and Ken. Love to all of you. Love, Kristina
With great sadness but with deep affections remembering Marcheta.
My deepest condolences. I remember being well fed everytime we visited. Aunty Marcheta was a living angel and a pleasure to be around. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the family of Marcheta from Minda and family. Marcheta will be missed and may she find peace and comfort.
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the best. Sending you all my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my dearest sister. I will always remember the good times.
Your loving sister
Gloria
Thank you for sharing your mom and dad with us.
Your mom and I were friends for over 60 years and she always referred to me as her first Canadian friend and your father walked me down the aisle on our wedding day.
God bless you all
With love Terry and John Teskey
Dear Aunty Marcheta, Your kindness and thoughtfulness to everyone around you always shone through. Rest in peace. Love Amanda
For sure your Mother and Father are enjoying the sunsets in heaven
Linda, Marina, Peter and Suzanne and your dear families. We are just finding out that your Mom passed in June and we are saddened by this news. We have such wonderful memories of our families growing up together on Santa Barbara and want you to know you are in our thoughts.
with love,
The Rini Family