Josephine Clara WAWIE

VACHON, Josephine Clara (Wawie) 2008-05-22 Mrs. Josephine Clara (Wawie) Vachon, age 62 years, passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Josephine was born in Beardmore, Ontario and raised in Gull Bay. She spent most of her adult life living in Thunder Bay. She enjoyed berry picking, sewing, gardening, walking, volunteering her time at the Kateri Centre and spending time with her family. Survived by her husband J.C. Vachon; children Emma Wilson King, Ontario, Loretta Bourgeais, Sandra Wilson Watts, Yvonne Courtemanche and Claude Courtemanche; grandchildren Nick, Chelsea, Bryce, Robbie and Zack; sisters Grace and Deloris and brothers Moses and Peter. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Predeceased by her sisters Lucy, Louise, Mary and Jane and brothers Francis and Eli. Funeral Mass for the late Mrs. Josephine Vachon will be held on Tuesday May 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM with family and friends gathering at Kitchitwa Kateri Church, 451 Syndicate Ave. North. Interment to follow in St. Andrew‘s R.C. Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening (TONIGHT) after 5:00 PM in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma, with Vigil Prayers offered at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. A memorial service will be held in Gull Bay at a later date. Should friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com