Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Phil for over 59 years. Dear mother of Madeleine MacMillan (Doug), Doug (Antoinette) and Chris. Proud grandmother of Cassandra Woodrow (Dan), Brittany Evans (Michael), Brooke Tordiff (Graham), Mitchel Belanger, Matieu Belanger, Aspen Belanger, Joshua Belanger, Tyler Belanger and Nylie Belanger. Great grandmother of Chloe, Anastasia and Emma Woodrow. Predeceased by her parents Edith Scornaienchi and Max Belsito (Tina). Sister of Roxie Lloyd (late Dave), Tom Belsito (Cathy), Brenda Walls Marwede (Rathwell), Debbie Belsito and predeceased by Joanne and George. Sister-in-law of the late John Belanger (Doris), Louise McGuire (late Tom), late David Belanger (Doris), Ernie Belanger, late Harold McGrayne (Vicky), Phillina McGrayne (late Herman), Les McGrayne (Joanne), Colleen Hocking (Tony) and Veronica Lukkarila (Simo).
A private family service will be held for close family and friends. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District would be greatly appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Sault Area Hospital including 2A, 3B, 3C, Dr. Hopper, Dr. Booth and Dr. Hill for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Maxine and her family. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758). www.northwoodfuneral.com