Obituary of Laurette Marie Green

GREEN, Laurette (nee Desormeaux) - Passed away peacefully in the loving presence of family on Sunday, March 20th, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Cherished mother of Marie Wilsher (Bruce Atkinson), Laurie-Anne Green, Kevin (Lisa) Green. Loving grandma of Vanessa. Special sister of Germaine (Luther) Carr. Loving aunt of Dennis. Laurette will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her. She had a unique gift of making you feel welcome, helping people, had a great sense of humour and could light up a room with her smile. She was co-owner of Roy Green Fire Extinguishers. She was an active volunteer of a community committee in Thorold South that had fundraising events, carnivals, built Davis Park and maintained the only outdoor skating rink and pool in Thorold South. A special thanks to her friends and staff at Cobblestone Gardens Retirement Residence, EMS, Dr. Petrocci, Dr. Malcolm, staff at St, Catharines General Hospital, Dr. Chauhan, Dr. Werhun, (R.T.) Sarah. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors to celebrate Laurette's life at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Friday, March 25th from 10 a.m. - 12p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 12p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Inurnment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, 2250 Hwy 20 Fonthill to follow. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.