Obituary of Colette Wallace

(nee Paquette) Unexpectedly but peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Monday evening, January 16th, 2017. Colette Marica Wallace of Arnprior; formerly of Renfrew passed away following a lengthy illness. She was 84. Beloved wife of the late James Wallace and by first marriage of the late Harold Gauthier. Dearly loved mother of Eva Laporte (Steven); Heather Jones (Lenard); Shirley Proulx (Brian); Joseph Gauthier (Shelly); Jean Carew; Louise Baldwin (late Stan); Alice Gauthier; Perry Gauthier (Donna Vincent); Tom Gauthier (Sherry) and Garry Gauthier (Tracy). Predeceased by 2 infant children: Louis and Helen. Cherished and lovingly remembered by 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Maurice Paquette (Valerie); Evans Paquette; J.L. “Jim” Paquette (Cheryl) and Jean Connors (Dennis). Predeceased by sisters: Maureen Coules (late Jack) and Doreen Charter (Gary). Daughter of the late Maurice Paquette and the late Eva Labine. A celebration of Colette’s life will take place at a later date. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. In memory of Colette, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society.