The family announces with sorrow his death in Sturgeon Falls, Saturday, August 2nd 2014 at the age of 86 years. Son of the late Frederick Violette and of the late Emma (née Plante) Violette. Predeceased by his wife Alice (née Beaudette) Violette. Loving father of Gilles (Claire) of Orleans, Léo (late Karen) of Ohio, USA, Gisèle Evans (John) and Louise Rondeau (Guy) both of Sturgeon Falls. Predeceased by his son Robert. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his 10 grandchildren, Marc, Kevin, Kurt, Kristopher, Robert, Jamie, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Michael, Jesse and by his 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his granddaughter Bernadette Violette. Survived by his brother John Violette. Predeceased by all his other siblings. The family will receive friends in Sacré Coeur Church, Sturgeon Falls Friday, August 15th 2014 after 10:30. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated (cheques only). Arrangements in care of Theoret Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls.