She was born on September 13, 1952 in Fort Frances, ON to Wallace (Swede) and Shirley Bruyere. She grew up in Couchiching First Nation. Valarie loved being outdoors, she worked at various camps enjoying fishing, camping and travelling. On September 16, 2000 she was united in marriage to Jack Lizotte. Valarie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who were are very dear to her.
Valarie leaves behind her husband Jack; son Chad Bruyere and wife Barbara; daughter Amanda Levesque and husband Richard; grandchildren Branden, Tyler, Kaylyn, Chad Jr., Oscar, Brayton and Adia Rose; mother, Shirley; brothers Wallace “Dozer” (Agnes), Wesley, Keith (Carol), and Chris; sisters Colleen (Ted), Patty –Ann (Doug); brothers in law Pat Roach, Danny (Ally) and Rosaire (Trish) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Swede, brother, Sandford (Laurie) and sister Kim Roach.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home with Father Wayne McIntosh officiating.
Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date.
The honourary pallbearers will be Leona McGinnis, Bev Wilson, Wanda Bouvaies, Anne Howells, Trisha Lizotte, Peggy Atatise, Pauline and Greg Perreault.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 444, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
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