Colette Emerald Clarke

Colette was the beloved daughter of Craig Helm (Ladeane) and Laura-Lee Vaughan (David), cherished sister of Christopher Helm (Chelsea), and loving step-sister to Devon and Aaron. She was a devoted and loving mother to Sadie and Sawyer, who were truly the center of her world. Colette was also a proud aunt to Pearce, Brooks, and Winslow, and a lifelong friend to Annabelle and Tanya.

Colette was a beautiful, carefree soul whose laughter, kindness, and adventurous spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She lived with an open heart and found joy in family, friendship, nature, and life’s simple moments. Her warmth and compassion made people feel welcomed, understood, and deeply loved.

She was a dedicated employee at the Pender Island Library, where she took great pride in serving her community and sharing her love of books, learning, and connection with others.

Colette was a cherished niece to Howard Helm (Kathy), Loren Ferguson (Gary), Patrick Corcoran, Daniel Corcoran, and Timothy Corcoran. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Fred and Lyn Gunther of Mississauga, Ontario, and Sally and Leo Corcoran of Toronto, Ontario.

To know Colette was to know kindness, laughter, and unconditional love. She had a gentle heart, a free spirit, and a remarkable way of bringing light into even the darkest moments. Her love for her children, family, and friends was immeasurable, and the memories she leaves behind will be treasured forever.

Though our hearts are shattered by this loss, we take comfort in knowing that Colette’s beautiful spirit will live on through the love she gave so freely and in the countless lives she touched.

She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

A Celebration of Colette's Life will be held on Friday May 22, 2026 at the Pender Island Community Hall from 3:00pm.