Book of Memories for Violette Charbonneau

Condolence From Jean-Pierre St-Laurent

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:28:07 EDT

Je viens d'apprendre avec triste le départ de ma cousine Violette. Je suis le fils de Béatrice Turcotte, soeur de Donat. Je tiens ainsi à offrir mes sympathies à tous les proches de Violette. Nous partageons votre douleur... Les Turcotte de Lac-au-Saumon n'oublient pas les Turcotte de Gogama ! Jean-Pierre St-Laurent Lac-au-Saumon

Condolence From Pauline Villeneuve

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:43:34 EDT

Deepest sympathies to the family. She was a great lady always enjoyed chatting with her at Church. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence From Julie Pellerin and Raymond St-Georges

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:25:03 EDT

Our most sincere condolences. There is few words that can offer solace. Know that we are thinking of you. Julie et Raymond

Condolence From Eve Reasbeck

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:03:05 EDT

I had the pleasure of meeting Violette a couple of times when she would come to the office for an impromptu visit. Always smiling and kind. My deepest condolences to your family.

Story shared: Tribute to Violette

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:17:34 EDT

Mom was a progressive women way ahead of her time. She was a wife, mother, servant of god, and an entrepreneur. Many friends from the Mattagami First Nation will remember her as the source of their transportation needs. Every kid in Gogama will remember going to high school in Timmins riding on one of mom's school bus. Each kid from Morin Village will also remember her as the person who took them to school safely each day. Many residents of Gogama will remember her as the source of the entertainment renting many movies from her Video Rental Shop. Many parish members of St. Marguerite D'Youville will remember her as an active parish member who gave communion, and who drove to the sick and elderly offering them communion at home. One of the saddest days of my life was learning that my mother had Alzheimer knowing that this terrible disease would consume her mind and erase all things that she cherished. Despite this, mom continued to be loving, witty, and dangerously funny. It is no surprise to her family when we learned that mom had called 9-1-1 from the nursing home claiming that she had been kidnapped. Or the time she pulled the fire alarm panel when the staff was on lunch break urging all other resident to evacuate. Mom was an awesome grandmother. Her grand children all have so many stories of their love and admiration. She was so warm and caring, and spoiled each and everyone relentlessly. Mom was the anchor and the family glue. We always gathered at her house for every opportunity and mom gladly prepared a grand feast. Everyone always got their favorite meal on their birthday. I wish to thank my loving siblings Louise Turcotte and Christine Elizabeth Laino for the love and care that they provided to my mother during her many years struggling with her this disease. A special thank you to the Elizabeth Center in Val Caron for the care and support. You guys are amazing, and the tribute following her death was purely breath taking. Watching all the staff line the hallways as mom was escorted out covered in an embossed purple blanket with butterflies was so beautiful. Dear mother, you will be sadly missed but never forgotten. We know that you and dad are happily reunited. Love always Philippe!

Condolence From Mariette Dignard Dube

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:49:29 EDT

Chère Louise et famille, Je tiens à vous offrir mes sincères condoléances pour la perte de votre chère maman et grand-maman.Je l’ai connu au Centre Elizabeth .C’était une femme pleine d’énergie et toujours prête à nous aider. Je prierai pour le repos de son âme et pour vous sa famille. Mariette Dignard-Dubé (PAJO)

Story shared: The bestmother-in-law

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:02:30 EDT

Violette was such a kind and helpful person. She made me feel loved and I loved spending time with her. We played many games together and I miss her witty sense of humor. She holds a special spot in my heart forever

Condolence From Fern and Claire Kingsley

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:45:26 EDT

To Violette's family: What a wonderful Lady! Spent many good times with her and Marcel (CdeC) in the Valley. We attended the same church and had great little visits before and after mass. Hope all your treasured memories keep her alive in your hearts forever. They're back together again (probably dancing)!!! Thoughts and prayers coming your way as you go through these difficult times. Bon courage!

Condolence From Kim Wright

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:09:00 EDT

Deepest condolences to Mrs. Charbonneau's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wright and Belanger families.

Condolence From Natalie Gaudette

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 14:30:01 EDT

My deepest condolences to the family; I have fond memories from when Mrs. Charbonneau drove the school bus in Gogama.

Photo shared: CHARBONNEAU, Violette CROPPED.jpg

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:58:01 EDT