Colette Vaillancourt

Colette Vaillancourt

Colette Vaillancourt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2009.
VAILLANCOURT, Colette Helene Peacefully on Sunday January 11th, 2009 after a short and courageous battle with cancer our mother was called up to heaven. She was the cherished wife of Marcel for fifty-one years and the loving mother of her four adoring sons, Paulin (Cheryl), Donald (Valerie), Andre (Mary-Ann) and Jean Marc. Much loved Grandma of Nicole, Andrew, Michael, Tyeler, Nicolas, Gabrielle, Carly (deceased), Lauren and Michelle. Born on September 1st, 1938 to Albert Aube and Rosalie Boudreau of Beresford, New Brunswick. Remembered by Colette's eight brothers and sisters, Claudette, Jeanine, John, Leo, Evangeline, Opal, Maurice, and Paulo (deceased). Greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. So many people have been touched by her friendly and loving nature, she will be missed by all she has had the pleasure to know. Friends and family may call at the Daley Family Funeral Home, 6971 Bank St. (between Scrivens Dr. & Metcalfe corner) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Thursday to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 17 First Ave. Russell for Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Russell Food Bank would be appreciated.

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Gabrielle Vaillancourt

March 17, 2009

I miss you Grandma.
You will never be forgotten by the people whos lives you touched. You showed me that no matter what life throws your way, all you need is love and that will get you through the day.
I love you and miss you with all my heart.

Debbie, Jim Duguay

January 31, 2009

Marcel we were so shocked and deeply saddned to hear about the passing of Colette. She will be dearly remembered as a very friendly, loving person. Our sympathy is with you and your family.
Debbie and Jim Duguay

Daniel Vaillancourt

January 22, 2009

Oncle Marcel, Paulin, Donald, André et Jean-Marc (Cousy), et vos familles respectives, tante Collette restera toujours dans ma mémoire, une personne chaleureuse, toujours souriante avec une joie de vivre qu'elle communiquait à tous. Tante Collette tu vas nous manquer je suis certain que tu veilleras sur nous tous de la haut, nos prières sont avec toi. Merci pour ta bonté et ta chaleure humaine.

Eric & Geneviève Vaillancourt

January 22, 2009

Marcel « Magloire » et famille,

Il faut avoir vécu cette terrible épreuve pour comprendre l’intensité de votre douleur.
En vous assurant de notre affection, nous souhaitons vous aider à l’atténuer.

famille Vaillancourt.
OLM, Luxembourg

Pierre Vaillancourt

January 21, 2009

Oncle "Magloire", Paulin, Donald, André et Jean-Marc, je tiens à vous dire que j'ai été très heureux d'être avec vous pour rendre un dernier hommage à tante Colette. Elle aura toujours une place spéciale dans mon coeur, comme dans le coeur de bien d'autres personnes. Elle nous a quitté comme elle a vécu, dans l'amour et la dignité. Gardez en tête les bons moments et elle sera toujours avec vous.
Sincèrement, Pierre

Bev MacDonald Sheppard

January 19, 2009

It's been many of years since I seen you paulin and Marc & Donny. Sorry about the loss of your mother. She was one of the few I didn't meet on the base. Reading everything everyone wrote I can just picture her. You must be proud to say she was your mother. Take care and if we ever get the reunion going we will see you there. Brenda Law e-mailed about your loss so truly take care.

Jack Hilchey

January 18, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Valerie Roy

January 18, 2009

I was very fortunate to have had the greatest opportunity to have met Colette and know that she had such a positive impact on my life,it is very evident that she has touched all that knew her, she will be missed and treasured always.

Pam Belleville

January 17, 2009

My Deapest Sympathy to you and your Family at this Time of Loss.
..From Pam Belleville(Sister of Larry Lacelle)

Paul Andre, Tania, Zachary et Olivier Duguay

January 17, 2009

Mononcle Marcel, Paulin, Donald, André and Jean Marc
Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous et votre famille. Nos plus sincères condoléances.

François Boudreau

January 16, 2009

Suite au décès de notre cousine Colette, Nous les membres de la famille Boudreau, Gérard, Emérilda,
Jean-Paul, François, Jacynthe et André désirons offrir nos plus sincères sympathies à Marcel et à sa
famille. Les beaux souvenirs que vous avez d'elle resterons sûrement graver dans vos mémoires pour très longtemps.

Christiane Duguay(Et famille)

January 16, 2009

Mes plus sincere condaléances....

Larry & Susan Belzac

January 16, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy.

Glenda Gilmour

January 16, 2009

Dear Donald (Donny) and Paulin,

It is with sincere sadness that we send our condolences to you at this very difficult time.

I didn't know your mom was ill and was very sad to hear of her passing. She was a sweet, thoughtful and caring lady, loved by everyone who had the opportunity to meet her. I know you will miss her dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.

Love,
Glenda and Randy Gilmour

Pierre Menard

January 15, 2009

Mr. Vaillancourt

Maria and I would like to pass on our deepest sympathies for the loss of Mrs. Vaillancourt. Mrs. Vaillancourt will be dearly missed.

Maria and Pierre Menard (Ottawa)

January 15, 2009

A VOUS MARCEL ET FAMILLE,,NOS PLUS SINCERES PENSEES SONT AVEC VOUS.....BLANCHE,MICHELLA,CLARENCE,PIERETTE ET JULES AUBE..BERESFORD.N.B

Claude Menard

January 15, 2009

Cher Marcel : Il est tres tres penible pour moi de m'exprimer; Une femme aussi remarquable ne nous quitte jamais tout a fait. Elle vit au plus profond de notre coeur et,pour la revoire, il nous suffit de fermer les yeux.

Bill Kemp

January 15, 2009

Marcel -Condolences on your loss my friend. Thinking about you.

Bruno St-Gelais

January 15, 2009

Bonjour Oncle Marcel.
C'est avec regret que j'ai appris le décès de Tante Colette,je vous communique mes plus sincères condoléances.Mes pensées et prières sont avec vous et votre famille.Dieu veille sur elle,qu'elle repose en paix.

Michel et Hélène Roy

January 15, 2009

Marcel, toutes nos condoléances à vous et les membres de votre famille en ce moment difficile. Le départ d’un être cher est toujours difficile a accepté puisse les bons souvenirs surmonté la peine que vous éprouvez.

Anita & Bob Bruce

January 15, 2009

Our sincere condolences Marcel & Family.

Graham Barkley

January 15, 2009

Marcel & Family; My condolences on your loss of a special loved one. I am sure she will be in your hearts and memories forever and will not be forgotten by her many friends and acquaintances from over the years.

Joanne Stoeckl

January 15, 2009

Dear Marcel,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my condolences.
most sincerely,
Joanne Stoeckl

Edward Mullen

January 14, 2009

Dear Marcel and Family;
In your grief, take comfort in having shared your life with Colette, a wonderful loving wife and mother. Yvonne (deceased) and I first met you in 2(F) Wing, France, and lived on the same street in Morhange. May two great friends be together again in God's Holy Grace. May God Bless You All.

Ray & Marion Macmillan

January 14, 2009

Marcel, Our Toughts & prayers go out to you at this very sad time. Colette was always there for all that knew her. She had the greatest smile.

Suzanne (Sue Cooper) Stewart

January 14, 2009

Donald & Paulin
Sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find peace and strength in the thoughts and prayers of your friends and extended family.

Dave Coffin

January 14, 2009

Marcel: My sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beloved wife. As a former member of the Forces I know how much we relied on our spouses to keep the home fires burning. My prayers are with you and your family.

Marc Doucet

January 14, 2009

Accueillante, chaleureuse et surtout pleine d'amour envers les autres. Je me souviens de ma marraine comme étant la tante qui donnait les plus beaux câlins du monde. Elle t’embrassait comme si tu étais un des ses petits. Elle avait un esprit cosmopolite qui se dévoilait naturellement dans ses conversations. Elle s’intéressait avec sincérité à la vie des autres et elle voulait en savoir plus sur ce que tu avais à dire. Tante Colette, tu seras toujours présente dans le coeur de ton filleul.

Lorne Bowerman

January 14, 2009

Marcel and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your lost. It is always very hard to accept. Your memories will see you through.

Bernard Kyte

January 14, 2009

Marcel and family. It was with great regret that I learned of the death of your wife and mother of your children. Words cannot relay express my sorrow. Know that she has her place with our Father in heaven and my prayers are with you all,

Gilles et Gail Fugère

January 14, 2009

Chèr Marcel,
Le malheur qui vient de bouleverser votre famille nous a profondement ému et nous nous associons à votre peine. Soyez assuré de nos sentiments les plus affectueux en ces trites circonstances.

Jack & Bonnie Roussel

January 14, 2009

Marcel,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Collette.
Our condolences & prayers are with you and your family at this time.
May the peace of the Lord be with you always!

Dave Willard

January 14, 2009

Marcel & Family

Lynda and I were saddened to hear of Collete's passing. Although many years have passed her image comes easily to mind...that's what happens when just some very rare individuals such as Collette leave such a lasting impression. Our sincerest heartfelt sympathies are extended to you Marcel and your whole family during this difficult time.

Dave & Lynda Willard

Louise& Manny Soberal

January 14, 2009

Marcel & Family:We were very saddened to hear of Collette's passing-such a gentle,friendly,but spirited lady.I (Louise) always looked forward to our social times together.Our thoughts are with you Marcel.

January 14, 2009

I am very sorry for your lost,my prayers will be with you at this time of need.

Doloros Lough (sister of Lawrence Lacelle,Russell Ontario)

January 14, 2009

Marcel and family- I am glad to have shared Pier 21 experience with you and Colette earlier this fall. I will always have fond memories of a very loving and happy woman. Aunt Colette will be missed by many. Take care and remember you are in our thoughts and prayers. Shelley Fergusson ( Niece)

Christine & Guy Tardif

January 14, 2009

Marcel,

Sincères condoléances. Nos prières sont avec toi et ta famille.

Sid Beaudoin

January 14, 2009

Marcel and family:
My deep sympathy is extended to you at this difficult time. You will be remembered in my prayers.

Larry Luca

January 14, 2009

Marcel.
Sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow...Larry Luca.

Vic and Cecile Cousineau

January 14, 2009

Dear Marcel
It is with deep sympathy that we hear of Colette's passing. Vic remembers well the good times had together overseas. Colette has touched so many lives and will surely be missed. Blessings to your and your family.

Pat Woodrow

January 14, 2009

Colette touched our lives with her smiles and wonderful humor. An ex-neighbour (Back in Metcalf, south of Ottawa). Marcel, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you.

Dwayne, Jacky, Jorelle and Nolan Miller

January 14, 2009

Oncle Marcel,

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of ma taunte Collette. I know with the distance that is between us we didn't see nearly enough of each other but the times we did will always feel like special times to us. I will always remember the smile she put on Moms face when they spoke on the phone. We will always have great memories of ma taunte Collette.

Wendall and Jeannine Miller

January 14, 2009

Marcel and Boys:Sorry to learn that our sister and sister-in-law has been taken from us at such an early age. We can be thankful that she did not suffer over a long period of time and that she is now safely in Gods hands.

Jack Berger

January 14, 2009

Marcel et famille

C'est avec regrets que nous avons apris le décès de Colette. Acceptes nos sincères sympaties.

Mario Levesque

January 14, 2009

Mes sympathies a toi Marcel et la famille. C'est avec tristesse que j'ai apprit le décès de Colette. Colette était une personne formidable et je suis certain que Dieu veille sur elle.

Clement and Debbie Gosselin and family

January 14, 2009

Dear Marcel and family
Our deepest sympathies to you all for your loss of Colette, a very loving and special person. She will be missed by so many. We all know that she has been taken directly to be with God and she no longer suffers. Our prayers are with you.

Colleen D'Aoust

January 14, 2009

Marcel & family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. I used to work with her at CFPD. Great lady who will be sadly missed.

Pierre Boudreau(Duguay)

January 14, 2009

Toute mes condoléance Marcel et enfants.Je n'est vu Colette qu'une seul fois dans ma vie.Je ne sais meme pas si je dormais quand elle c'est aprocher de moi mais je sais quelle vient d'une merveilleuse famille.Je suis sur que si je lavais connu elle maurai apporter que de la joie.

Nancy Masters

January 14, 2009

Marcel and family

I will miss seeing Colette beside you at Mass on Thursday and Friday. Colette was an inspiration to us all and will be so missed.
God bless you all
Love
Nancy Masters

Jorge and Nadine Soares

January 14, 2009

Marcel,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Colette never failed to inspire us with her kind words and generous nature. She will be missed by all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Imelva Frenette

January 14, 2009

Toutes mes sympathies à Marcel et famille. J'ai bien aimé les visites de Colette avec ma fille Marie-Jeanne. J'ai l'ai connu comme étant une personne très gentille et douce, qui se souciait de ma santé. En plus on partageait le goût du tricot. Une autre chose que j'admirais d'elle est sa grande foi en Dieu. Qu'elle repose en paix.

MARTINE ST-GELAIS

January 14, 2009

Oncle Marcel,
Mes sympathies pour ce départ trop vite que personne n'aurait pensée.
Nous avons que de bons souvenirs elle était la joie de vivre.

Martine et kévin

Marcel & Betty-Ann Perrin

January 14, 2009

Marcel & Family,

My wife and I were deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Colette. I worked with Colette many years ago at the Pub's Depot and I thought the world of her. I remember the times during the strike many many years ago that I would meet up with Colette in a parking lot near work so we could drive together in order to cross the picket line. We always had fun and joked a lot. She will be greatly missed.

Karol St-Gelais

January 14, 2009

Très Chèr Parrain Marcel et mes cousins,
Mes sincères condoléances à vous et vos familles. Mes pensées et prières seront pour ma très chère tante et marraine Colette. Je garde des souvenirs inoubliables qui resteront gravé dans ma mémoire !
Va en paix, Amour ! Ton Filleul.

Yolaine Rivet

January 14, 2009

Bonjour Marcel et la famille. Avec regret pour le départ de Colette. J'ai tellement en mémoire des bons souvenirs dont j'ai eu la chance de travailler avec durant mes 10 premières années dans la fonction public. Marcel beaucoup de courage à cette épreuve difficile. Colette sera toujours dans mon coeur.

Suzanne Ryan, Sharron Kinny, Roy True,Doug Mclauchlan and Marcel Perrin

January 14, 2009

Marcel and family,

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. We worked with Colette many years ago at CFPD on Fenton Rd. A wonderful lady and a joy to work with and know.

Kim AuCoin

January 14, 2009

Marcel,

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I worked with Colette for many years and she truly was a wonderful person.

Mary McEvoy and Joan ILott

January 14, 2009

Dear Marcelle ~ Our deepest sympathy. Colette was a lovely woman and she will be missed.
Our love and prayers ~ from Mary McEvoy and Joan Ilott and family.

Ron and Bernie Cripps

January 14, 2009

Dear Paulin
We were saddened to hear about your mom. Please accept our sincere sympathies and prayers.

Donna McKlusky

January 14, 2009

Marcel and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Collette was, and always will be, my inspiration. She will be sorely missed.

Yvan Delisle

January 14, 2009

Mes condoléances à vous et membres de votre famille et nos pensées et prières vous accompagnent.

Andre' & June Pare'

January 14, 2009

Marcel & family,
We all share in your loss but also know that Colette is already watching over us all.
She meant so much to all of us, her smile warmed our hearts,and her kindness was unsurpassed. Her love for all will never be forgotten. She was an angel on earth and we have been so Blessed to have known her.

Hans & Betty Bouma

January 14, 2009

Dear Marcel & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our family joins us in expressing our sincere condolences.

Audrey & Rick Crawford

January 13, 2009

Marcel and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing Colette has gone to join the angels in heaven. She was a great friend, so kind,so caring, so genereous. I will always treasure our conversations and weekly trips to bingo in Russell. When my cancer returned she couldn't do enough to help my husband and I. She was always there with meals, baking, treats and ready to do anything and everything she could. Our world has lost a wonderful woman. Heaven has gained a saint.

Bill and Marion English

January 13, 2009

Dear Marcel,Paul,Donald,Andre,Marc and Families.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you all in your great loss of a wonderful Wife,Mother and Grandmother.A Mother's love goes on forever.May it comfort you to know others share in your sorrow.In the few short years that we have know Colette,we have become special friends and
soul mates,sharing many happy events together.We will miss her wonderful kind spirit.
Love and Prayers ,Bill and Marion English

Lise & David Vautour

January 13, 2009

Chère famille Vaillancourt,
Nos sincères sympathies à vous tous. Nous étions très chanceux d'avoir eu la chance de voir matante Colette à l'automne ici à Moncton. Elle était rayonnante et pleine de vie...quelles beaux souvenirs! Nos prières sont avec vous durant ces moments difficles.

Gaynor Hilton

January 13, 2009

Hi Guys
Sorry for your lost, my heart goes out to your family. I lost my mom just over a year ago. Time is everything with grieving from my experience.
Love, Gaynor and Shawn

Donna Dixon

January 13, 2009

Marcel... what a shock it was to hear that your vibrant, kind and loving wife, Colette had passed away! Seems like only a short while ago we were chatting in the Farm Boy... She will be sorely missed by many!
May the love and caring of your friends and family help carry you through this painful time of loss. Kindest regards to you and your family...

David and Freda Spearing

January 13, 2009

Dear Marcel,
Freda and I are thinking of you during this sad and stressful time. Our love goes out to you and your family. God Bless.
David & Freda Spearing

Rita Murray

January 13, 2009

Marcel and family;
What a shock. She will be greatly missed by all. I will still keep you in my prayers as I have been doing since I heard she was sick.

Larry Lacelle

January 13, 2009

Marcel and family,
My sincere sympathies are sent to you all during this time of loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless

Kyle Gregg

January 13, 2009

Marcel and family,
Peace be with you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that the Lord has called her home. I only had the pleasure of knowing Colette since joining the parish a few years ago. She touched my heart with her loving kindness. My prayers are with you all.
God Bless

Kenneth Gaydamack

January 13, 2009

Dear Marcel and family

We are all deeply saddened at this time. Colette was a happy and loving person whose charm touched all she met. May you find peace and comfort in accepting your loss as Heaven's gain.

Charline Doucet

January 13, 2009

Chère famille Vaillancourt,
Mes pensées sont avec vous dans ces moments difficiles. Comment décrire une grande dame comme ma tante Colette. Elle était et sera toujours dans mon coeur une tante accueillante qui avait beaucoup de compassion pour les autres.

Daniel Doucet

January 13, 2009

Marcel, Pauline, Donald, André and Jean Marc

"Ma tante Collette" was always my favorite aunt, not only because she was a big Montreal Canadians fan but because she had a kind heart just like my mother Claudette and their mother Rosalie. Our thoughts are with you all. We will pray for her. Your nephew and cousin, Daniel

Marie Lynne Aubé

January 13, 2009

Mes plus sincères condoléances Marcel, ainsi que vos garçons Paulin, Jean-Marc, André et Donald, et leurs familles.

I think you all know how much I have always adored Matante Colette. She will forever have a special place in my heart. She had such a way with people, always making us feel so special. We were all so lucky to know her as she only embellished the life of anyone who knew her.

Love you,

Joanne, Steve, Scott and Eric Laplante

January 13, 2009

Chers Marcel et famille,

Nos sincères sympathies à toi, tes fils et à ta famille en ce moment très triste dans vos vies. We met Colette 21 years ago when we moved across the road. It was always conforting to know that she was there watching over our house and watching our young boys get on the school bus every morning. That part was very special to us and we were very fortunate to have such a sweet and loving woman to depend on. There will not be a day that we don't look out our front window or step outside and not think of Colette. You don't realize how much someone is important in your life until they are gone. We will all miss you very much Colette. Marcel please know that we are there whenever you need us.

Barbara Blais

January 13, 2009

My sincere sympathies to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Would love to hear from Donald.

Brenda & Doug Law

January 13, 2009

Dearest Paulin & Donny:

My folks forwarded me your mom's obituary this morning.

I was saddened to read that you lost your mom & wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this time.

It is our hope that she didn't suffer & that you are comforted in knowing that she is heaven with all the other angels.

Love, Brenda & Doug Law

Bruce Walls

January 13, 2009

Marcel: We cannot believe "Wonder Woman" died so prematurely. We recall her in 2 Wing with your two boys keeping an immaculate house in Morhange & knitting in her spare time. She was loved very much. Our deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time.
Bruce & Reta Walls, Comox, BC

Clément Aubé

January 13, 2009

Marcel
Toute nos sympaties a vous et la famille.
Colette etait une bonne niece et cousine.
Je suis sur q'elle est entre bonne mains maitenant.

Tante Dorine et famille

Luc (Luky) Aube

January 13, 2009

Mes plus sinceres sympathies a toute la famille Aube et Vaillancourt.

Colette a touche plusieur personne au courrant de ca vie. Avec son humeur, ca gentilesse, ces lavette a vesselle quel ma tricote que je utilise encore. Aurevoir Colette, tu vas nous manquer.

Sebastien et Lucie Aube

January 13, 2009

Nos sinceres sympathies a toute la famille. Nos pensés sont avec vous et avec Colette. Ce fut un honeur de la connaitre.

Evelyn Bedard

January 13, 2009

Marcel & Family,
What a sad time it is for us all, especially her Family that she loved so dearly. Colette was such a kind & generous person. I still remember her reading at my son's funeral, but that was your Mom, always being where she was needed the most. I will miss her dearly. Evelyn.

Carole Yaremko (Duguay)

January 13, 2009

Oncle Marcel,
Nos plus sinceres sympaties a toi et toute la famille. La presence de tante Colette sera manque par toutes les personnes qu'elle a touche durant ca vie. I will always keep in my heart the wonderful memories I have of her.
Avec Amour,

Brenda Fawcett

January 13, 2009

Marcel

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Colette. I used to work with her when we were at the Publications Depot. It was a shock.

Margaret & Ivan Laroche

January 13, 2009

Dear Marcel & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
She was a sweet & gentle person.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Regards Margaret & Ivan Laroche
Mission,Texas

Réal and Colleen Munger

January 13, 2009

Dear Marcel and family,
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of your loss. She was an angel to work with and we always enjoyed our talks with her at the 4th Degree exemplifications. We hope that you will find some comfort in knowing that our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time.

Nancy Wouters

January 13, 2009

Marcel

Mes sincères sympathies à toi et à ta famille. Colette était un vrai coeur. So sad to see such a good person leave us. She is now in good hands.

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