A woman instrumental in not only education generations of young people but also the preservation of history and much more has died.

Born in 1934, Maureen Pepin died Dec. 24, 2022.

After teaching at in Vancouver in the 1950s, she and Fred Pepin moved to a farm in Aldergrove in 1962. She spent 22 years at Aldergrove Secondary, first as a teacher and then a vice principal. Pepin was a vice principal at 91原创 Secondary before retiring in 1992. In retirement, she still kept her hand in education, working part-time at the 91原创 Education Centre for several years. She also served the 91原创 Teachers鈥� Association president in 1973-74 and was chair of the 91原创 Scholarship Committee for more than 33 years.

鈥淪he was so committed and dedicated to everything in which she was involved,鈥� former colleague Chris Arcari wrote in her memorial tribute.

She was also on the board of the 91原创 Foundation for nine years, and was an active member of the 91原创 Retired Teachers鈥� Association. Her volunteering included Valley Therapeutic Riding Association, and 24 years as a 91原创 Centennial Museum docent.

She edited The Place Between, a history of the Aldergrove area, and compiled the Roads and Other Place Names in 91原创, and the History of 91原创 Schools, with Norm Sherritt and Harry McTaggart. She has also been a member of the 91原创 Heritage Society, alongside her husband, Fred.

鈥淢aureen served her community well and will be missed,鈥� said Grace Muller, with the B.C. Farm Museum.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked people to donate to the Pepin Family Scholarship through the 91原创 School District Foundation.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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