Obituary of Maggie Noonan

MAGGIE NOONAN

JUNE 6, 1956 – JANUARY 12, 2026

It is with such overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, sister, aunt, and friend Maggie with her loved ones by her side.

The following is her obituary that Maggie chose to write for herself.

I am reunited with my parents Pearl and Mike Breen, Kevin's parents Alice and John Noonan, my "other Dad" Ed Chadwick, sister Kelly Breen, nephews Bernie, Mark, and many other people we have lost throughout the years. I will be enjoying snuggles and kisses from my beloved KC.

I will be leaving behind my sisters Debbie (Ivan) Beck, Sharon (Brent) Morrison, Pattie Kelba, Shannon Reynolds, brothers Mike Breen and Terry (Sandra) Noonan. Also, many nieces and nephews (carpenter), great and great-great, cherished cousins, aunts and uncles.

I also had to say goodbye to longtime friends Kelly(O'P) OConnor, Peggy (MEC) Unger. You both have been an important part of my life, I thank you and love you both.

After 50 years together there is not much I can say about the love and devotion I have for Kevin. He has been and always was a rock for me. My personal Rock Star! He believed in me throughout the years and taught me to believe in myself. Which wasn't always an easy task.

When I was at my worst during this journey and ready to give in, telling him I was tired and not able to go on, he held me tightly and with tears in his eyes whispered, "Let’s try Maggie" and we did. We tried and in doing so we had more time, more laughter, more conversations, more forgiveness, compassion, kisses, hugs, Time to dance in the kitchen a lot. Time with family and friends. Time to truly let him know how blessed I was having him in my life now and for my entire life. Not a single regret (but maybe an occasional bad haircut). We had more time for LOVE, and I am so happy we decided to TRY. In my life I loved you more.

I also want to thank the "Book ends" of our family. Sharon and Debbie. Debbie was strong and always held optimism about the outcome of this ordeal "You got this" became her mantra, I would roll my eyes but deep inside I was grateful she voiced that view. She was a true "Big sister" and one I cherished all my life. I hope she knows that.

Sharon was an amazing "Little Sister". She took it among herself to be the voice of this journey, and we both appreciated it (more than she knows). It was difficult to keep everyone knowing what was going on with me during this

time and she did an excellent job. Thanks to Brent for sharing her with us. I know she was breaking apart inside, but I also know she held it together for us. I hope I eased her pain just knowing how much I loved her. My love for her started the day she was born until I took my last breath. “Because angels are sometimes busy elsewhere, God created sisters like you both.

We are also incredibly grateful to our amazing niece Tracey, who was so helpful to me as well as Kevin, making sure we have everything we needed at home and in hospital to make this all a bit easier. We both Love and appreciate everything about you.

A special thank you to all our family and friends who came to visit us, phone calls, texts, food drop-offs, flowers, candies, coffee, and enough Tim Bits for an army. There are not enough words to express the love and gratitude I hold for these people. I hope they know how much it meant to us to know that they cared.

I am so thankful to Dr Vandermeer and my team at Walker Cancer Centre, Dr Greenspoon, and Dr Ramos at Juravinski Cancer Centre. A very special thank you to Dr. Scher, his nurse Elizabeth and all the staff at Port Colborne Hospital for their compassion and care for me and my loved ones during my final days

Arrangements have been entrusted to Benner Funeral Services. As per my wishes, cremation has taken place and there will not be any funeral. A marker will be laid at St Joseph Cemetery in Port Colborne with a private family service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Anyone who knows me knows Terry Fox is my inspiration, my hero and his words ring true to me every day “Somewhere the Hurting Must Stop” Memorial donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation

♪ AND IN THE END, THE LOVE YOU TAKE IS EQUAL TO THE LOVE YOU MAKE ♪