Accept our condolences for this lovely lady, I worked with Annette many years ago in Public Health and although we haven’t seen each other very much over the years our encounters were always enjoyable and she was so proud of her family and their accomplishments. Cherish your memories and know she will watch over you. Rest in peace.

I was very saddened to hear of Annette’s passing. I knew Annette for many years, through our work in various roles, within the Continuing Care Branch. She was a fun person to work with and you could always depend on her to get the job done. We used to greet each other with “how’s it going good buddy?”. My sincere condolences to Annette’s family. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Heartfelt condolences to Alan Joey, Frank, Rene, family, friends and coworkers of Annette. She was a deeply love lady by so many. Her obituary speaks of her kindness, Community involvement, and a friend to so many. Rest peacefully Annette. I will always have such fond memories of your positive energy and free spirit. Much love to all her family on their great loss!! Gerri Samson

Our deepest condolences to Allan, Frankie, Joey, Rene, Annette’s siblings: Claire, Monique, Pierre and families.

In this moment, as I share these words,I know we are saying goodbye to a dear friend. Annette and I have known each other for many years - our fathers worked side by side for Nova Scotia Power and as the years passed, our husbands became friends too, sharing work and travel. Annette was a source of wisdom, always easy to talk to, with a spark of humour that lit every conversation. Her kindness knew no limits, and I will forever cherish the memories we created together. She will be deeply missed, and we will always carry her memory with us.

Marie & Wayne

I met Annette and her wonderful husband last Christmas at a VON Volunteer Christmas gathering. It didn’t take long to determine that she was a wonderful woman who cared very much for her family.

Please accept my sincere condolences and know that an entire community and county is mourning your tremendous loss.

To Allan,Joey, Frank, Rene and families, Claire,Monique, Pierre and families our condolences on the loss of your dear one. Annette was a joyous and caring person who was a model for health care workers. She will be missed not only by you, the family but by her former co-workers and the community-at-large. I knew Annette for decades and last spoke to her at the end of Mass in Petit de Grat in March

at which time, knowing that I was also dealing with the C-word she advised me to not let it change my lifestyle. Little that I knew that was sicker than she appeared to be. God bless you, Annette and rest in peace. You certainly fought the good fight.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the funeral service as we are in Toronto for medical reasons.

Dave & Ann Marie

Annette and I started the same time with Public Health and reunited later at Continuing Care. She was my Costco card partner for many years and together we made a large contribution to that business. She was kind, funny, considerate and very clever. In Placement she carried out policy with a humane and caring hand. My thoughts are with her family as you cope with this enormous loss. She was a good friend.

Allan and family,

We send our sincere condolences to you all. Annette was such a sweet person with a heart of gold. The love she had for all of you was immeasurable. She was part of our card making class. We shared many good times. I remember dropping by to see her newly renovated craft room which she was so proud of. I will miss our times together and her infectious laugh. Cherish your memories and I am sure she will always be walking besides you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Annette….

Natalie and Eugene Samson

Allan and family,

Would like to express my sincere condolences on the passing of Annette. She was very helpful when my mother was becoming a a resident at St Anne's Center.

When I was visiting relatives at St Anne's we would always have a chat and a few laughs.

Zelia Marchand

Allan and family:

We were so sorry to hear of Annette’s passing . She was certainly a one of a kind person that left a mark on anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her and in my case, working with her for a number of years.

She was so very dedicated to her work and was so proud of her family and grandchildren .

We are all better people for knowing her and being part of her life where she played such an important part of other people’s lives.

She maybe gone from our presence but will always remain in our hearts!

With deepest sympathy and cherished memories.

Lorne and Marnie MacLeod

Annette was the breath of fresh air that our provincial placement team, under continuing care, needed. We were struggling to implement a new computer system and of course, the multitude of changes that COVID brought about. I believe this was the second time she had come out of retirement? I was not fortunate to actually meet her face to face but enjoyed many wonderful conversations as she shared her knowledge as a previous manager at St. Anne Centre and as a previous manager of placement. There were many things I did not about her but I did know how much she loved her family! The grandchildren were her greatest joy! I am so sorry that you have lost that tangible love here on Earth! Our loved ones may leave us but their love never dies! I hope that you can find some comfort in that.

I wish I had gotten an opportunity to hear her sing! Sail on Annette! Peaceful seas await!

Dear Allan and families,

I was so sad to hear the news about Annette’s death. My deepest sympathies to you and your families. I had gone to school with Annette she was an awesome person back then and never changed. May you find comfort, support and love from family and friends to get through this most difficult time of great loss and grief. It will not be an easy road ahead but she is out of pain and she’s with God. Sending lots of love of prayers. May you Rest In Peace my dear friend.

Annette accepted the prognosis given to her knowingly with grace and humility. May her reward be as anticipated by her faith, everlasting in God’s Mercy. Please accept our sincere condolences to her family and friends. Earl and Judy Doyle

My condolences to Annette’s family and friends! A great lady. RIP Annette.

Sincere sympathy to Alan and family during this difficult time. Take care of each other,

Al and Paula Poirier

Condolences to Allan and all the Fougere and Benoit family members on such a great loss. Annette was a smart and talented person, she was taken from this world far too soon. Hugs to all of you!

Bonnie and Vaughan Merchant

Annette was a dedicated volunteer driver, delivering meals to the people of Isle Madame.

We didn't get the chance to properly thank Annette for donating her time to help people in her community, but her care and attention to detail with our clients was admirable and did not go unnoticed.

She will be deeply missed and always remembered by all of us at VON - Richmond County.

Our sincerest condolences go out to Allan, the family, and all who knew Annette.

With love,

Marie MacDonald & Christi Sampson

How to say goodbye to Annette with a personality that filled every room with laughs, sarcasm, jokes, and a good time? I hear her laugh so clearly and am forever grateful for our last visit over Easter where she showed charm, smiles, and courage. So lucky to have many childhood memories with all the Fougere’s. Annette allowed me to be myself and always showed interest in my career as a Nurse. Never judgemental. I admired her so much.

To Allan, Joey, Frankie and Rene (and all the families) - the void is immeasurable. She was so loved. We are here for you to remind you of the light she was to everyone who knew her. Love Janelle, Dan and boys

In the early days at Strait Richmond I worked with Annette. She was a wonderful lady. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our sincerest condolences to Allan and family, we've had the pleasure of knowing Annette and having a few laughs with her, she had the most infectious laugh and will be remembered fondly. Hugs to you all!!

Gerard and Jeanne Boudreau

My deepest condolences to all the family

It is with a heavy heart I give condolences to Allan ,the boys , and Annette’s siblings - she was a friend for many years starting in elementary grades through high school we shared being both Northsiders ,sang together in our St. Hyacinth Church choir, played on a volleyball team together ( coached by her Aunt Matil )and were neighbours in Poulamon when we had our first babies - one for me and twins for her ! )- with our new babies we would meet and I would get advice from her on my knitting project - then years later we also spent time together as hockey moms cheering on our boys as they played IMDH high school hockey as our husbands coached the team .I will cherish my many memories of our time together - RIP Annette

Condolences to the family...RIP Annette

Dear Allan, Joey, Frankie, Rene, and families, I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Annette hired me as her admin support and was truly the best boss I could have ever been blessed to have. This amazing lady was head over both Intake and Placement with Continuing Care, and there was nothing she couldn’t take on. She taught me so much and was not only my boss, but my friend. You all have a very special angel watching over you all with so much love and pride. RIP Annette and keep singing my friend.

To all Annette’s family, sincere condolences go out to you at this very difficult time. It is always so sad to lose the matriarch of the family. May your memories continue to keep the closeness of your family and know that she will be greatly missed by many but will always be looking down upon you. May she RIP

Aurine Richard.

Claire, Pierre and Monique

I was so very sorry to hear of Annette’s passing…such a vibrant and caring individual who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue on this difficult journey.

Rest in peace Annette

Colette Ross

Alison and Gemma would love to send our deepest condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers with you all during the difficult time.

Alan and family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Annette. I’ve known Annette for years as my parents had their “summer home” right next door and Annette and Alan were always so good to my parents and they thought highly of Annette.May she rest in Peace and may her memories be forever with you

My sincere condolences to Allan and all of Annette’s family. Rest In Peace Annette.

So sorry to hear of Annette’s passing, we had the pleasure of Annette’s voice as one of the singers for our wedding.

Karen and Perry Ross

Our sincere condolences to the whole family. May all your memories be cherished ones.

Keith & Karin Greenough

Dear Allan, Joey, Frankie, Rene & Families:

Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. She was truly a kind and beautiful soul and of course the voice of an angel. We were fortunate to have her sing at our wedding. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs

Sending condolences on the passing of Annette, She has left a lasting legacy with her beautiful family, and the many coworkers she worked with and mentored throughout her career. She was a very involved member of her community and Parish who made significant contributions to many island projects. May God give you the strength and to face the difficult days ahead.

Gail (Samson) Rude

Calgary, Alberta

Allan, Rene, Frank, Joey and Family.

Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. May your precious memories comfort you in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Allan, Rene, Frank, Joey and the entire family and friends,

Please accept our sincere condolences for Annette’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Sincere Condolences going out to you Allan and all the Family. May you find comfort in all the memories you share of your loved one.

Kirk & Gail Sampson

Dear Allan& family,so very sorry for your loss.Annette& I became friends while attending Isle Madame District High School.Through the years our paths would cross &we would share what was happening in our lives.I had the pleasure of working with Annette when she became Administrator/CEO of St. Anne Centre.We shared many laughs& stories of our families and sometimes words of encouragement when days were difficult…..May she rest in peace and may the love& support of family& friends carry you through the days ahead.With deepest sympathy,Debra MolloyRN(retired).

Annette and I worked together over many years. She had many roles in Continuing Care over the course of her career, we even worked together closely when she was Administrator at St. Anne Centre. In her last position she was a fabulous manager of the Placement Coordinator team. She was intelligent, techy, and had an abundance of common sense. We had lots of laughs and great chats. I was fortunate to call her my friend.

Rest Easy my friend.

Elizabeth Matheson