January 7, 1954 – May 28, 2010
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of René with his family by his side on May 28, 2010, at the age of 56 years at St. Boniface Hospital.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Murielle; daughters Christine (Steven) and Marie; grandchildren Dominique, Stephanie, Gabriel and Olivia.
He is survived by his mother, Vivienne Collette; father, Roland Collette; Murielle’s parents, Donat and Denise Touchette; brothers and sister; Aurèle (Patty), Solange (Gérald), Jacques (Heather), Luc (Jacqueline) and Louis; brother and sisters-in-law, Serge (Carmela) and Yvonne; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Alain Touchette.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd.
We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Victoria General Hospital and St. Boniface General Hospital for their wonderful care and assistance through this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.
