Maureen A. Slater

Maureen Anne Slater, a resident of Oak Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was 83. 

Born to John Gladstone Rees and Isobel Catherine (née McGrath) Rees in Sydney, Australia, on October 24, 1941, Maureen immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1969 and later to the United States in 1983. She is survived by her devoted spouse of over 61 years, Kenneth John, and her children Anne, Michele, Monique (Michael Lisak), and Joseph (Heather), grandchildren Adam (Madison) Slater, Mark (Mary) Etheridge, Rees Etheridge, Samuel Lisak, Isabella Lisak, Vivienne Lisak, William Slater, Jonathan Slater, and Benjamin Slater, and multiple great-grandchildren. She was a beloved aunt to David, James, Glen, Christopher, Therese, and  Angela. Maureen was preceded in death by her son, Mark John, her sister, Regis(Donald) McKenzie, her brother, John (Jill), and her sons-in-law,John Michael Neeson and Mark Etheridge.

After completing her education at Mount Erin Boarding School in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Maureen worked at the Bank of New South Wales before being united in marriage with Kenneth on May 6, 1963. Maureen dedicated her time to her husband and children, the family business, the Church, and many charitable and  non-profit organizations.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, followed by a reception at American House, 703 Madison St., Oak Park, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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