Obituary - Marguerite "Peggy" Jaques

 Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques 

1948 – 2026

Marguerite “Peggy” Jaques passed away peacefully at Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie, Ontario, on January 7th, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with stage 4 cervical cancer. Her devoted husband, Jim, was by her side, as he has been for their 54.5 years of marriage. 

Peggy was the only daughter of the late Hazel and Cliff Howell, and a dear sister to David Howell of Fort Erie. For 14 years, she was a dedicated member of the office team at Hôtel-Dieu Hospital in Windsor. 

Throughout her life, Peggy’s heart was always with her family and her community. She and Jim lived in Windsor from 1971 to 1986, and Amherstburg from 1986 to 2021. In September 2021, Peggy’s desire to be near her only grandchild brought them to Black Creek Leisure Homes in Stevensville. Those years spent close to her family were a gift she deeply cherished. 

Peggy was a woman of many passions and stayed active throughout her life. Whether she was on the slopes skiing, on the green golfing, or at the lanes bowling, she loved the spirit of the game. She was often found enjoying a round of darts, staying fit in Aqua Fit, or out for a stroll. An avid animal lover, she spent years walking her beloved dogs Laddie, Barney, Bear, and Mya, and shared a special bond with her son’s dog, Winston. 

Some of Peggy's fondest memories were of cottage life with her parents and friends. She loved the summers spent in Oliphant near Sauble Beach, at Ryan’s Campsite on the Ottawa River, and the peaceful times at Loon Lodge on Buck Lake. These moments on the water with her family and friends were among her most treasured. 

She was the deeply loving mother of Christopher (CJ) and his wife Ashley of St. Catharines, and the cherished grandmother of 6-year-old Hazel, who was named in honour of Peggy’s mother. Peggy is survived by her sisters-in-law Jean Marie, Gerri, and Shirley, and her brother-in-law Don. She was a proud aunt to her nephews Jeff (Sandy) , Terry (Amy) and Dan (Jackie). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins, both near and far. She was predeceased by her niece Barb Jaques (2015), and her brothers-in-law Bob Jaques (1992) and Ken Howitt (2025). 

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the medical teams who supported Peggy with such care: Dr. Levesque (Oncology) and Dr. Dinniwell (Radiation Oncology) at the Walker Family Cancer Centre, and Dr. Scher (Palliative Care) at Douglas Memorial Hospital. 

Cremation has taken place, Passages End of Life Services in Ridgeway, ON has been entrusted with arrangements. 

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations be made in Peggy’s memory to Hospice Niagara - Wilson House or the Walker Family Cancer Center. 

A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Black Creek Leisure Homes Community Centre (3033 Townline Rd, Stevensville).