March 25, 1941 - July 1st, 2023

Surrounded by her children at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday July 1st, Louise passed away peacefully at the age of 82.

Born Mar 25th 1941 in Holtyre, Ontario.

Louise is predeceased by her much loved husband Leandre Rivard (2014) and her cherished parents Estelle Fortin (nee Trudel) and Philippe Fortin.

Much loved Mother of Daniel Rivard and his wife Jennifer, Josee Rivard (Mark), Christine Rivard, Pierre Rivard and his wife Marcy. Cherished Grandma of Stephanie, Steven, Christopher, Thomas, Abigail, Rebecca, George, Francesca, and Natalie.

Loving sister of Jacqueline Fortin, Francoise Messier (Emile), Therese Spencer, Michel Fortin (Monique).

Beloved sister in law of Laurent Rivard (Mariette), Lorraine Duschesne and Lena Dumoulin (d-Romèo) Louise will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Louise dedicated herself to her passion of teaching, she will be fondly remembered by many former students and friends she made throughout her career.

Service times will be confirmed.

In memory of Louise memorial donations can be made to Notre-Dam-De-La-Jeunesse Catholic School.

Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com .