With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colette Bruneau (née Cheff) in her home in Kirkland Lake on November 20th, 2024.
Born in Cochrane Ontario to Léandre and Gabrielle Cheff, Colette grew up with a strong sense of family with her many siblings. She then carried these values on with her soulmate Paul. Colette was a stay at home mother to Nick, Chantal and Nancy until later taking on full time responsibility of the office and customer service at the family business until retirement.
Since we can remember, Colette had a love of hummingbirds. She looked forward to her summers at the lake every year, where she could feed and admire them while sitting out enjoying the sun and her flowers.
Colette will be remembered for being a woman you could always turn to for a listening ear, gentle open arms, love and acceptance, no matter the situation. She loved to converse, laugh and play games with her siblings, children and grandchildren whom adored her.
Colette is now reunited with her parents Léandre and Gabrielle Cheff, her brother Sylvio, her loving husband Paul as well as the numerous family members she inherited through their marriage. In her final days, she looked forward to these reunions the most.
Colette is survived by her children Nick (Carol) Bruneau, Chantal Bruneau and Nancy Bruneau as well as her Grand children Sophie Bruneau, Devin (Jena) Bruneau, Logan (Kayla) Dubé, Matthew (Erica) Bruneau, Kalvin Bruneau and McKeyah Bruneau. Great grand children Tristan and Islai.
She is also survived by her siblings, Aurèle (Lina) Cheff, Lise (Regean) Castonguay, Yvon (Susan) Cheff, Laurent (Florence) Cheff, Laura (Rudy) Giangualano, Noël (Rosa) Cheff, Liette Cheff, Berthe (Robert) Viau, Carole Decevito, Germain (Lynne) Cheff as well as her honorary “Twisted” sister Pauline Bruneau, siblings in law and many loved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Colette’s life will be held on December 14th, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm at the Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative (111 Burnside Dr, Kirkland Lake). All are welcome.
So very sorry for your loss. A loss of a parent is very hard. Know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom is now back with the love of her life uncle Paul. She was a great aunt and will be dearly remembered.
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to you and yours. May she rest peacefully.
She was a special sister (in law ) .she loved to laugh . We had a great time together. In our parties at the camp we were playing games ,and thats where we got the name of ( twisted sister ) . I will miss you specially at the camper .I will miss my neighbor. Rest in peace my dear Colette ️️
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved sister. Sending love and prayers from Rita Tomassini and I.
Sincere condolences to you snd your family
Mimi
She Is Not Gone
Ease your grief, she is not gone.For in your heart, she lingers on. Her smile, her laugh, her special way, will comfort you, from day to day.
You'll feel her presence in the breeze, that dances gengly, through the trees. And it's her face that you shall see, when you're in need of company.
At any time, you can recall, the love you shared...You saved it all. And in time, more than anything, you'll find piece in remembering ️
Our deepest condolence to all of the family and friends. Rest in Peace Colette.
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille Bruneau pour la perte de votre chère maman.
My deepest, and most sincere condolences to you all for your loss. She was a special woman, gave the warmest hugs, and gave great advice. I never once felt unwelcome in her home, and was literally greeted with open arms when I walked through the door. And I will never not laugh when the memories of you harassing your poor little Mom while she was doing the dishes, and how hard we would all laugh, pop into my head. I have always cherished the memories I was so blessed to have made with you, and your parents, while growing up. They have both always had a special place in my heart. I hope knowing your parents (grandparents) are together again brings you some comfort, and helps ease your pain from your loss.
Our deepest sympathies to all her Family, friends and loved ones.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your whole family. Your mom was such a sweet lady that’s always welcomed us in her home and at the cottage. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time xo
Our deepest condolences for such a great loss! She was one of a kind !
