In Memoriam: Cécile Desrochers-Castonguay

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Cécile Desrochers-Casgonguay, on April 20 due to Covid-19.  She was 93 and a regular attendee at our Wednesday services at the Floralies LaSalle.

Here is the obituary from the Gazette:

DESROCHERS-
CASTONGUAY, Cécile
1926 - 2020

On Monday, April 20, 2020, Cécile Desrochers Castonguay of LaSalle passed away at the age of 93 years. She succumbed to COVID-19. She was predeceased by her husband André Castonguay in 2014. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Mrs. Jeannine Simonsen (née Desrochers) from Ottawa, her sister-in-law, Ms. Orietta Castonguay, several nieces and nephews among others, Ms. Diane Ellison who has journeyed with her since 2012, as well as several grandnieces and grandnephews. Madame Desrochers Castonguay will also be warmly remembered by members of her extended family and dear friends. The celebration of her life and a Mass will be "virtually" held (via a computer) on Monday, May 11, 2020. The family will receive condolences from 10:30 a.m. and the Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. All instructions for participating will be available by contacting the Salon Yves Légaré, Ville Lasalle, at 514 595-1500 or by email at lasalle@yveslegare.com. Her family would like to thank the staff of Les Floralies de Ville in LaSalle for their support and care. May everyone who cared for her, showed kindness and was involved with Madame Cécile Desrochers Castonguay consider our gratitude as being personally addressed to them. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Cécile Desrochers Castonguay would be appreciated."The brighter the radiance, the thicker the obscurity. It is impossible to appreciate light without knowing darkness."
Jean-Paul Sarte

Published on May 2, 2020