Madeleine GRONDIN

Madeleine Caouette (nee: Grondin) , of Hearst - Date of Death: March 22nd, 2005 - The funeral service for Hearst resident Madeleine (née Grondin) Caouette, 57, of Cécile Trailer Park was held March 24, 2005. She died March 22, 2005 at Notre-Dame Hospital from a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 26, 1947 in Timmins, she came to the Hearst area in 1964. Described by family as friendly, big-hearted, welcoming and helpful towards others, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting and painting. Predeceased by parents Noëlla and Paul-Emile Grondin, sisters Claudette Grondin and Aline Grondin, and a brother Eloi Grondin, she leaves her husband Raymond Caouette of Hearst. Also surviving are her sister Alice (Ray) Phoenix of Chelmsford, Ont., and brothers Emile (Diane), Henri, Raymond and Arcade (Cindy) Grondin, all of Timmins, Jean-Paul (Aline), and Maurice (Brenda Lamb) Grondin, all of Hearst. Rev. Rémi Lessard directed the afternoon service at Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Cathedral. Interment will be at Monsignor Grenier Cemetery. Commemorative donations may be made to a preferred organization.