Peter & Carol Marchand

Peter & Carol (St. George) Marchand, age 93 and age 88, respectively, of Bagley, MN. Peter passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5^th, and Carol on Monday, February 6th, at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston. A Memorial Mass celebrating both  of their lives will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bagley with Father JohnMelkies Suvakeen presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bagley. Military honors for Peter will be provided by the Air Force Honors Team. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.

Carol (St. George) Marchand passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6th, as her loving husband of 69 years Peter held her hand.  She had been losing ground to Parkinson’s as this year began.  She has left this world and returned to the universe, to bring her tender, caring touch to any living thing that feels hurt, or is alone, or fights a quiet battle that is not obvious to most but clearly visible to mom.  She is loved by many, and will be missed by all.

It was a beautiful day. The temperature was mild, the sun was shining, and the Finches, Chickadees, and Juncos were singing together.  Mom had sent her little winged messengers to tell dad she was ready for him, so at 11:30 Sunday morning Peter Marchand went on his way to be with his beloved wife.  Dad was many things; caring father, dedicated teacher, hard working farmer, and champion consumer of cookies.  Above all, his love for Carol was without limit.  It is a perfect ending to a nearly 70 year old love story.

-Jonathan M. Marchand