Obituary of Monica Yvonne Wade

September 27, 1958 – Edmonton, Alberta

April 14, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Monica Wade, beloved wife of Douglas J. MacLean, of Cochrane, AB, passed away peacefully, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 65 years.

Monica was born in Edmonton, AB, to Walter and Claire Mauch, on September 27, 1958. She is survived by her partner Douglas MacLean, her daughter Sheena Wade and Murray Wade (Sheena’s father) of Cochrane, AB, brother Howard Mauch (Kay Hesketh) of Sugarland, TX, sister Judy (Murray) Graham of Chestermere, AB, her one son-in-law Jon MacLean, and three daughters-in-law, Amber (Denis) of Irvine, AB, Rachel (Matt) of Calgary, AB, and Rebekah (Trevor) of Campbell River, BC; nieces and nephews, Adam and Joanna of Ontario, Jesse (Amanda) of Calgary, AB, and Lliam and Averyll of Texas; great-nieces and nephews, Liam, Avery, Adeline, Claire, and Elise; as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Monica is predeceased by her parents, her brother Robert Mauch, and her sister Carola Turton.

Monica lived her early years in Montreal, QC, and Toronto, ON. Shortly after her high school graduation, she moved to Calgary, to be within sight of her beloved mountains, and finally settled in Cochrane, AB. Monica graduated from Don Mills Collegiate Institute, Toronto, in 1976. Upon moving to Calgary, she began what became a successful career as a Land Administrator in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Monica loved music. She loved to sing, and she sang beautifully. She played her guitar and ukulele, especially with friends and family in social gatherings and at music camps. She also liked camping, being in the mountains, biking, hiking with friends, and golfing, as often as she could.

Monica loved to travel and had many amazing adventures over the years. Italy, Croatia, Germany, Holland, the British Isles, and the United States, especially Hawaii.

On behalf of Monica and her family, we extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at Foothills Medical Centre and the Dulcina Hospice for their amazing care and compassion.

Memorial Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6) on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Ms. Wade’s service streamed live on the day of the service at www.MHFH.com. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Covenant Care Foundation, Dulcina Hospice, directed to the Fund: 03 St. Marguerite Manor – Dulcina Hospice – Calgary, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/80977, the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, https://cancer.ca/en/, the Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 Telephone: 403-944-1110 https://my.calgaryhealthfoundation.ca/page/112838/donate/1, or to the Cochrane Humane Society, 62 Griffin Industrial Pointe, Cochrane, AB, T4C 0A3, Telephone: (403) 932-2072, www.cochranehumane.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Monica’s family here.

In living memory of Monica Wade, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.

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