June 10, 1939 – Oct. 24, 2024
Juliette Marie McLellan (nee Couturier) was born in McLennan, AB., on June 10, 1939. Julie was the ninth of 14 children. She grew up in Jean Cote, AB., later moving to Dawson Creek, B.C with her parents and younger siblings.
Juliette then went on to work for a while in Spirit River, eventually moving to Ontario where she worked in the health care system for many years, until her retirement. Shortly after her retirement, Julie returned to her birthplace to be closer to her siblings. She moved to the Villa Beausejour in Falher, AB for five years. While there, she was able to reconnect with some old friends and visited with her family. She spent her final year in long-term care in McLennan and Grimshaw.
Julie passed away in Grimshaw on Oct. 24, 2024, at the age of 85 years.
Juliette loved old-time music and could be seen playing the spoons at her sister’s side when they played music at the Villa, and later at long-term care. Julie also enjoyed playing cards and had a quick-witted sense of humour.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Alfred Thomas, and grandchildren Shaelyn and Chad; siblings Therese Dube, Marie Dubois, and Laurier Couturier, and many other family members and friends.
She was predeceased by: her parents Alfred and Leonida Couturier and siblings Jeanne, Georges, Arthur, Anna, Wilfred, Antoinette, Leonidas, Bernadette, Bernard and Leo.