Obituary of Rene Joseph Audette

AUDETTE RENE Surrounded by his loving family, Rene passed away on Monday February 20th, 2012 at the St Catharines General Hospital at 56 years of age. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee: Smith). Loving father of Rene and Cheryl. Cherished grandpa of William. Dear brother of Aime (Kris), Gilles (Carol), Mike, Susanne (Frank), Nicole (Mike), brother in law to Joe and Carol Smith, Peter and Mary Kelly. Dearest son-in-law to Annie Smith. Rene will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Lucienne and Jeannette Audette, his sister Yalonde, brother Gerald and father-in-law Joseph. Rene was employed with Seaway Marine and Industrial formerly Port Weller Dry Docks since 1977. Visiting hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. A service to celebrate Rene's life will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.