CHARBONNEAU, Pauline

CHARBONNEAU, Pauline (née Lagacé) - In loving memory of our dear Mother Pauline who passed away February 25th, 2011 surrounded by her family at the age of 77. Born in Sudbury, she married Gérald (Jerry) Charbonneau in 1954, whom she loved for 53 1/2 years until his passing in December of 2007. She resided in the Flour Mill until her husband's retirement in 1991, where they then moved to their home on the lake until 2007. She enjoyed making homemade pogos for her grandchildren & baking pinwheels and butter tarts for the family. No one ever made them like “Mom“. She enjoyed 14 years as a snowbird in Florida with her husband. She was a hockey Mom & spent many cold evenings making hot chocolate for the players. She was also on the boy scouts committee & worked the canteen at the bingos at St. Jean de Brébeuf Church. Her pride & joy was spending time with family & friends at the cottage on Nepawassi Lake where many card games were played. Dear daughter of Benoit & Charlotte (Beaudry) Lagacé, both predeceased. Beloved Mother of Denis (Catherine) of Lively, Sue Bowerman (Darcy) of Dowling, Mike (Nicole) of Hanmer, Colette Lammi (Allan), Gilles (Melinda) of Garson. Predeceased by her infant son Donald in 1958. Dearest Mémère to Jason, Joey (Jody), Kory (Mel) Charbonneau, James (Cynthia) and Tandra Mack (Mike Wooton), Michelle Ayotte (Ray), Kevin & Brigitte Charbonneau, Julie & Alexie Chiasson, André Chrétien, Faith, Reece & Rylee Charbonneau. Great Grandmother to 13 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Raymond Lagacé (Angèle) of Hanmer, Marie Claire Brook (Gord) of Bowmanville, Claude (Iris) of Sudbury. Predeceased by her brothers Roger & Gerald Lagacé. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd. E. (at Notre-Dame), Sudbury, Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday March 2nd, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St-Jean-de-Brebeuf Church, Sudbury. Cremation to follow. Donations (by cheque only) to Maison Vale Inco Hospice would be appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Lopez, Nurse Sharon Maskevich, all the staff of the chemo room and to all the staff and volunteers who cared for her during her stay at Maison Vale Hospice.