Obituary of Germaine Rose MacEachen

April 24, 1933 – Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

August 9, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Germaine Rose MacEachen (nee Holland) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 90 years. She spent her final days and moments surrounded by her family. 

Germaine was born in Shaunavon, SK, to parents Walter and Celina Holland. She moved to Calgary at a young age, where she met her husband, John MacEachen. Together they proudly raised a family of four children, which has grown to include ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Germaine’s life was guided by her strong faith and commitment to family. For many years, she enjoyed curling at the Calgary Winter Club, golf (most recently as a member at Elbow Springs), and snowbirding with John in Thousand Palms. We will always remember her wonderful sense of humour, her boundless generosity, and the countless card games she threw to let her grandchildren win.

Loving mother to Celine (Brad) Gibbs, Jeffery (Claire), Don, and Rob; grandmother to Dylan Gibbs, Rachelle (Michael Frame), Nicole (Michael Bird), Austin, Jenna, Josh, Alexandra, Johanna, Matthew, and Andrew; and great-grandmother to Blake and Lili Frame, and Toby and Marley Bird. Germaine will also be remembered by her sister Gayle Grobowsky and brother Willie Holland. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael Catholic Community (800 – 85th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Those who knew Germaine are invited to share memories, and photos with her family here.   If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

In living memory of Germaine MacEachen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.