Georgette Marie Ouimet of Chilliwack, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, after her 100th birthday this past summer. She was born to parents Adélard Richer (father) and Léontine Richer (mother) on the 1st of August 1921 in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.
Georgette is survived by her sister Geisѐl St-Jean, her 2 sons François (Jacky) and André, 4 grandchildren Danielle (Kevin), Christian (Vanessa), Chantelle and Jesse and 7 Great Grandchildren. Also, many, many nieces and nephews. She was one of 12 siblings.
In her early 20’s Georgette worked as a maid for an equestrian millionaire often travelling to Florida and Toronto and Montreal. She married her husband Paul on August 4,1954. Between 1962 and 1963 they adopted their 2 sons. Paul visited BC, fell in love and the family moved to Chilliwack in 1966. They raised their family on a raspberry and hobby farm on Hope River Road.
Mom was a devoted Catholic and an active member of the Catholic Women’s League. She loved knitting, doing puzzles, gardening and visits from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Friday January 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at St Mary's Catholic Church, 8909 Mary St. Chilliwack, British Columbia. Graveside service from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery.46080 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hendersonsfunerals.com for the OUIMET family.
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