It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Paulette Rice (Albert) on the 28th day of January, 2017 in her 84th year. Daughter of Napoleon & Edna Tousignant. Wife of Sam (pre-deceased). Raised by Fred & Emma Albert as a daughter & sister. Loved sister of Napoleon Tousignant (Lilliane)Jr. Mother of Janet (Shane) McCormick & William Rice . Grandmother of Shanna McCormick, Krista (Rick) Beckerton, Kyle Rice & Kelcey Rice. Loving Meme of Hailey & Kalan Beckerton. Aunt to numerous nieces & nephews. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends & family are invited to join us for a gathering & luncheon at the Blind River Senior Centre on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017 from 1-4pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Elliot Lake Funeral Chapel & Cremation Centre (36 Ontario Ave). In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice or to Golden Birches Terrace would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the Rice family may be made at www.elliotlakefuneralchapel.com.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses & staff of Golden Birches Terrace for the care and compassion provided to Paulette during her stay.