Oufff ma petite soeur de loin depuis samedi que je viens sur cette page et que j ai peine à réaliser  que tu n'est plus la ont a eu de très belle année ensemble jamais je vais oublier toute ces été passer avec toi à yamaska
veille sur ta famille de la haut ont va se revoir un jour la haut
Ta petite soeur de loin

My sincerest condolences to Josée's family, friends and fellow colleagues.  Josée's kindness, compassion  and authenticity made everyone around her a better person just by being in her presence.

Josee was a joy to work with - always pleasant and ready with helpful advice when needed.  Over the years I would go to her with questions and she always had the answer to any situation.  Her warm smile and quick wit and humour will be fondly remembered and missed. My condolences to her family.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Mes pensées sont avec vous.
Repose en paix Josée.

Josée était une personne sincère, douce, intègre avec un grand coeur. A toute votre famille, je vous souhaite le réconfort, le soutient et le courage pendant ce moment difficile.

I was fortunate to have many conversations with Josee over the years.  Josee was always there with a smile and had nothing but kind words to say about everyone.  She was a beautiful person inside and out. 

She will be missed by many at Children's Aid Society.

My condolences to everyone who was touched by Josee.  💕

I was fortunate enough to work with Josee at CASO she was so caring and kind. I know I speak for everyone at CASO when I say she will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences to Josee family and friends.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Josée. Quelle perte immense! Femme dévouée,  toujours prête à aider, qui possède une riche connaissance, travaillante, toujours de bonne humeur, d'une gentillesse sans pareille et le coeur à la bonne place… Tu vas nous manquer énormément Josée. Repose en paix.

Josee was always there with a smile, a calm word and would help with her expertise when needed.   I hope she knew how much she was loved by all who knew her.  She will be missed.

My condolences to all of Josee's family and friends.  She was an exceptional person and one of the hardest working people I have ever met.  She was an integral part of the CAS team both for her knowledge, experience, and commitment to the work; but also, for her open, welcoming, and helpful nature.  She is greatly missed.

Les mots me manquent face à cette perte immense.  Josée était une personne chaleureuse, intègre et dévouée à tout ceux avec qui elle avait un contact.  Elle avait le don de rendre ses proches heureux.  Soucieuse du bien-être de sa famille, ses amies et des familles avec qui elle travaillait, son passage laisse un vide incroyable.  Josée vivra dans nos souvenirs et dans nos coeurs.  Toutes mes condoléances aux membres de sa famille, ses amies et collègues.

My condolences to Josee's family and friends. Josee was my colleague at the Children’s Aid Society and she was one of the most pleasant and kind persons with a great laugh to be around.

My condolences to Josee's family.   I was fortunate to have many great conversations with Josee as we worked together at the Children's Aid Society in Ottawa.    She was always there with a smile to greet me when I was feeling anxious or overwhelmed.    She was a beautiful human that had a wonderful sense of humor.   She will be missed by many xoxo.

My deepest condolences to Josee's loved ones .... You contributed so much to enrich the lives of colleagues, children and families... 
I remember many nights having pleasant  chats with you while you waited so patiently for Para...
Your passing will leave a large void.

Honorons la mémoire de Josée♥ 
Unique, amicale, et source constante d’inspiration et de connaissances, c’était une femme et collègue exceptionnelle. 
Elle sera toujours présente dans nos meilleurs souvenirs à la SAEO. 
Mes sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis, et ses collègues.  

Anne Laplante

My sincere condolences to the family of Josee! It is a huge loss to the agency. Although I did not work with her directly however had a short teams chat regarding one case. She was so kind and quick to response.  Josee will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Josee !!!  ☮☮☮

I am very saddened to hear the new of Josee's passing. I would like to offer my condolences to her family and many friends at this difficult time. I worked with her at the CAS, and she was always kind and positive and smiling.  I hope that her family and friends take comfort in knowing she will live on as a Guardian Angel to those closest to her.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Josée. She was one darn special person at the agency. She was my (everyone's)  go to person. She was one very patient lady especially when she had to wait more than 1 hour for her Para-Transpo during the winter. It was no fun, but I had the opportunity to chat with her the whole time she was waiting about everything and anything. Being her Admin for many years, it was so easy to just adore her in all her ways. I will miss you dearly Josée. Repose en paix et on t'aime. :)

My condolences to the family of Josee! She was such a lovely person to work with and to run into for mini chats in the hall! I unfortunately can' be present for her celebration of life but she was such a joy to see and talk too at work! She will be missed by many!

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille de Josée. Je crois que comme tout le monde à CAS, mon lien avec Josée a commencé avec la formation avec elle, de là elle a devunu une chère amie et collègue depuis 20 ans. Her smile, laugh and dry sense of humour even when juggling so many balls made me a regular to visit at her desk rather than call to get the info she was going to give me before going out, because it was always an excuse to catch up and get a good laugh.  If you knew Josée you wanted to be in her orbit, now she is amongst the stars and I count myself blessed to have known her.

My condolences to Josee family and friends. Josee was my colleague at the Children’s Aid Society and she was one of the most pleasant and kind person to be around. She was very funny and so willing to help.  Josee , you were one of the good ones and you’ll be missed.

My condolences to the family. I worked with Josee at CAS and she was a kind, friendly and thoughtful person. She will be greatly missed.

What a tremendous loss for our agency.  I remember meeting her at work on my first  day back in 2000. Josee was unique and always so helpful, smart, professional and kind to everyone. I always looked forward to any interactions I had with her over the years and she consistently did an amazing job. I sure will miss her. She was loved and admired I know by everyone in the workplace. Rest In Peace.

Nos sincères  condoléances  à  la famille. On pense à vous dans ses moments. Un ami de l'ouvrage.

Mes plus sincères sympathies à la famille de Josée. I offer my deepest condolences to Josée’s family. Having worked with her, and next to her desk for almost ten years at C.A.S., I know how much she loved you. 
Josée was more than a colleague. She was a friend that I trusted. A kind, gentle, giving, and genuine person who made life better for anyone who had the opportunity to know her and benefit from her warmth and love. She served her clients with compassion and maintained professionalism in difficult circumstances.  I admired her, loved her and I will so much miss her. Josée, I am so sorry that you left before you were able to enjoy the stress-free life of retirement, which you so much deserved.  You leave a big hole in our lives, but we who have been blessed to have been part of your life will forever remember and love you. And I forgive you for ganging up with Wendy to get even for my shenanigans over the years, along with many others. No other team like we were! Repose en paix ma chère  amie.

My heart and deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. She lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed many small luxuries which I’ve had the privilege to share with her on many occasions, from going on walks to going to Starbucks or getting the latest book from one of her favourite authors it was always a fun time with good conversations. Over the last 10+ years I’ve known her, she became a mother figure to me, I can’t recall how many times I actually went shopping with her and she was mistaken for my mom, we always laughed about it. She made me a better person and helped me get back on track after a life changing event. I will forever be grateful for everything she did for me, she’s made a life changing impact, and I miss her deeply. May you rest in peace, Josée and fly among the clouds.

I’m saddened to have learned the passing of such a wonderful woman with a big heart!  I’ve known Josee for 10 years.  My condolences go out to Normand, Julie,  Simon as well as all her family and friends.

Josee started at CAS shortly after I did, and I have enjoyed working with her, enjoying her stories about her family, her friends, and her cats.  She always had a smile, and was nurturing and kind to everyone around her.  

To her family and friends, my most sincere condolences.  She will be sorely missed.

Josee graced my heart 25 years ago. She would always go to the cafeteria for lunch where several regulars would gather for a break, a bite and a laugh. Josee was always welcoming to anyone who wanted to join in. 

Michael started calling us The Lunch Bunch. This lunch time escape from the stress of child welfare work was a beautiful routine for over 20 years. Then the pandemic arrived and disrupted normal routines and sent us all to isolation from each other. Josee was only a phone call away and always made time for an old friend.

 In Josee's honor, we will be fundraising for the children Josee spent her whole life protecting. We have called our team The Lunch Bunch. Our hearts are heavy with grief from the loss of our long time friend and we are channeling this pain toward something positive for Josee. 

To Josee's family, I know you have lost someone who was truly special. I hope it brings you some comfort to know that there are so many who share this grief. Josee was a pillar at CAS. Her gentle and patient ways earned the respect of everyone around her. The impact she had on protecting children and helping families over her career is immeasurable. You must feel so incredibly proud of her! 

Sincerely, 
Evangeline

My very deepest condolences to Julie,and all of Josee's family.
I worked with Josee for many years and,had incredible respect for her compassion,commitment,and great skill as she gave so much to those she worked with,and to the clients she cared for in the field of Child Welfare.  I loved Josee's laugh,her kind spirit,and will be forever grateful that she was my friend.
Dear Jo--I ,like so very many,will miss you. 

Wendy Bellini-Akeson

My deepest condolences to Josée's family and all those who were her adopted family💓  Josée was the definition of kindness, love, friendship, respect, resilience....She made us laugh with her French expressions, she made us laugh with all her stories about her childhood, she shared so much of herself it was hard not to love her💓  Her friendship and support will be greatly missed not only at work but in my day to day.  Her passing leaves behind a great void but amazing memories and a beautiful legacy.  She managed to touch deeply every one who met her💓

Sincères condoléances à toute la famille et aux amis de Josee. J'ai travaillé avec Josee pendant 16 ans et j'ai eu la chance de la considérer comme une amie. Elle était très aimée et respectée. Bien que je ne sois pas en mesure d'assister à la cérémonie, vous serez tous dans mes pensées et mes prières. Je vous envoie beaucoup d'amour et j'espère que vous trouverez du réconfort en partageant vos souvenirs.

OBITUARY

Josée Lacoste

September 2, 1965 – September 6, 2023

Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home

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