AUDETTE, John Audette – Obituary

AUDETTE, John – October 4, 1928 – October 6, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of John Audette announces his passing on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON.

He was born, Jean Marie Audette, on October 4, 1928 to Joseph and Delima Audette on the family homestead near St. Pierre, Manitoba.

The family relocated several times before coming to Fort Frances in 1940.

He had a lifelong career with the CN Railway before taking an early retirement. He was united in marriage to Lucille Penney on September 4, 1954 and they raised 4 children.

John was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Delima; wife Lucille; siblings Alma Haver, Bernard Audette and Andre Audette.
He leaves behind his children Lynda (Nils) Wikner, Cindy Gauthier, Janice (Joe) Berger and Christopher (Diana -fiance) Audette; grandchildren Amanda Berry, Christopher and Nicole Gauthier, pet Wolfgang Berger; great granddaughter Ava Berry; siblings Marie DeGagne , Steve Audette, Juliette Smits and Helene Nault.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home with Father Michel Joseph Jean Nault officiating.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be held in Fort Frances, ON.

Honourary pallbearers include: Norman Wood, Ed Kivimaki, John Anderson, Jim Wright, Lyle Fleming, Greg Penney and Christopher Gauthier.
If friends desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Fort Frances Public Library & Technology Center 601 Reid Ave, Fort Frances, ON.

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