Constance DEFALCO-BLANCHETTE

This is so sad. Not three days ago, Connie's fellow Algonquin Journalism classmate Morgan Quarry and I were talking about how our Class of 1990 should have a reunion. Very sad news coupled with very find memories.

My condolences to her family and friends.
I will always remember that huge smile beaming and the way she would breeze into a conversation. The flourish and style. The laugh...it was such a warm, full, life-loving laugh. As a fellow j-school grad the fond memories of Connie are many. Her spirit will never be far and her laugh will long echo in my ears. Connie, thank you.

Just learned of this sad news. My deepest sympathies to Ray, Jane and the the extended group of family and friends. I have many fond memories of Connie from Algonquin College and The Citizen. Actually, the last time I saw her was on a warm summer day on the patio at Whispers with Ray. She will be missed. May her soul rest in peace. God bless.

My deepest sympathies to the Defalco family. Remember the good times in Elmvale Acres!

Diane Reny (Ferguson)

We never had a contest in the Citizen newsroom for biggest, broadest smile and heartiest laugh. But if we had, Connie would have won, hands down. That beautiful smile told you exactly who and what she was, a vibrant woman with an enormous enthusiasm for life. She left far too soon. My condolences to the family.

Dear Ray, Jason, Jane and all of Connie's family, I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
I remember her as vivacious, kind and supportive.
She was also lots of fun, with a wicked sense of humour.
Sending best wishes to the Defalco-Blanchette family.

Ray, Jason, Jane and all of Connie's family:
Hers was a bright light that dimmed way too soon. I remember her as always being full of life and ever there to help pick others back up when they were down. I'll miss her beaming smile, hearty laugh and sense of adventure. And I'll always remember her as Robert Palmer, singing Addicted to Love in the media air band contest. With deepest sympathy. Anita Murray

I will miss your brilliant smile and infectious laugh. There was never a dull moment in your company, Con. God bless. Karen Turner

We had the great privilege of being a close friend . Connie always had such great advice for us thought the years . Tones of great memory's for us to reflect on. We will truly miss her. So sorry , thinking of Defalco-Blanchette family . Frank , Lynne

So sorry to hear of Connie's passing , will always remember her as a fun , full of energy , vibrant women ..Love Nancy Frame .

A beautifully written tribute to such an amazing woman. We will hold Connie in our hearts and will miss her laugh, mischievous charm and energy forever. Thinking of the Defalco-Blanchette clan and sending love and best wishes. Janet Wilson

Connie was a beautiful person who was always interested in beauty. I remember that whenever I wrote about beauty treatments in my special advertising features at the Citizen, she'd come up to me in the hall with questions about what the treatment cost, how long it worked, how it felt. She was always eager and curious. She was a special person, and I send my condolences to her caring family and friends.

I am honestly lost for words to express my grieving and expression of compassion for your loss. The Defalco family has never left the love of my heart and I ave always kept all you and memories us together close to my heart.

Love and fondest wishes of my condolences and those of the Neville family.

Nancy

Nancy Neville

so so sorry ray i will miss her dearly

My thoughts are with you and your family, Ray. Connie was my colleague at the Citizen, and my abiding memory of her is her booming laugh across the newsroom. May you find comfort in knowing she lived life to the full.

You were a wonderful aunt and a great person Connie, and I will miss you tremendously. Love Evan

You will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss Ray and Jason. I worked with Connie at the Citizen and she will be truly missed. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Bobbi Leblanc