Maurice \'Moe\' Lauzon
Born In: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed in: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: September 18th, 2009
Passed peacefully with his children at his side at the Hospice at Maycourt in Ottawa on September 18, 2009.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley (McCarthy).
Much loved father of Cheryle Ann Desrosiers (Neil), Joanne Coletti (Mark), Suzie Moe (John), Glenn (Michelle), all of Massachusetts and Moe Jr. (Bernice), New Waterford.
Cherished grandfather to 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather to three.
Survived by two sisters and two brothers from Ottawa and loved by many sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews from Cape Breton.
Moe was born in Ottawa. He met the love of his life while in the airforce in Alberta. Moe worked as a painter and musician in Massachusetts for many years. He retired with Shirley in 1992 to New Waterford. He continued to paint and play music, formed two bands with his children, The Lauzon Family Band and the Outriders. Later in the years you would see Moe doing what he loved most, playing his keyboards for benefits at nursing homes with Bernie Boudreau and for many parties with his brother-in-law and best friend, Wayne Cooper.
Moe was inducted into the Ottawa Country Hall of Fame in 2001 along with his two brothers for their years of contribution to the music world.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff at the Maycourt, Ottawa and to Dr. McCormick, the palliative care and the visiting nurses of Sydney.
Donations in memory of Moe may be sent to Maycourt Hospice, 114 Cameron St., Ottawa, ON, K1S 0X1.
A memorial mass to celebrate Moe’s life will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Leonard’s Parish at our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. A luncheon will follow at St. Agnes Parish Hall. All are invited.
