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Alberte Décarie "Babette" Bourassa (October 18, 1920 -March 16, 2012)
Alberte Bourassa passed away peacefully at McKinney Place, Oliver, British Columbia on Friday, March 16, 2012. Born in Montréal in 1920, Babette spent her adult life as a translator, medical writer and editor. After retirement she wrote two books, "Romance of the Past," Stafford Publishing and "Food and Drink in History." She studied botanics, was an artist and also studied painting at L'École des beaux Arts, in Montréal. Babette travelled extensively in BC and the Western United States. Predeceased by Charles Adanti Kayem. Lovingly remembered by son, André Bourassa and daughter, Louise Bourassa MacGarvie; grandchildren, Noah, Noemi and Rumi; great-grandchild, Soleil Clinansmith and sister, Carmel Watson. Predeceased by brother, Pierre and sister, Jeanne Décarie. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, in the Chapel of Graham Funeral Home, 5920 Kootenay Street (99th St), at 1 o'clock. Donations gratefully appreciated to McKinney Place, Box 760, Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0. Arrangements entrusted to: Graham Funeral Home, 5920 Kootenay St. (99th St) Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 (250) 498-3833. Your message of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Babette may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com
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April 7, 2012
Noemi
Rest in peace Grandma
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