LACROIX, Colette Charlotte Marie – passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Colette Lacroix (nee Giroux) of Lapasse, beloved wife of Claude Lacroix. Loving mother of Nicole Pallen (John), Renfrew; Pierre Lacroix (Debbie), Westmeath; Ginette Charbonneau (Shawn) and Robert Lacroix, both of Beachburg. Dear grandmother of Jared (Danielle) & the late Tristan Pallen; Kelsey (Dave), Josée (Aaron) & Marc (Pascale) Lacroix; Markus Edwards (Erik); and Jeffrey VanBuel-Lacroix (Nicole); and great-grandmother to Milo & Amelia VanBuel-Lacroix. Daughter of the late Onesime & Antoinette Giroux (nee Chartrand); and predeceased by sisters Cecile West, Rita Poster & Doris Raymond; and infant brother Theodore Giroux. Respecting Colette’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lapasse on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Neville Funeral Home, Pembroke.