Joanne Labelle was in her “favorite place” when the storm hit.
He is not in any particular city. In fact, it is quite the opposite. What she loves most is being outdoors and camping, says her son Zachary Labelle.
He loves naturehe shared, in an interview on Tuesday. In the summer, you always notice a little sparkle in his smile, on days like today where he can be outside in his garden.
A camping trip at a friend’s property brought the 64-year-old Cornwall resident to Peterboroughon the long weekend.
He was there on Saturday when strong winds hit the province.
According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Joanne Labelle was hit by a fallen tree. He was one of ten people who died during or after the storm that devastated several areas, from southern Ontario to southwestern Quebec.
I’m still shocked. It happened too fastsaid his son. Right now, we’re mainly trying to be there for each other and digest what happened.
Joanne is survived by her husband Robert Labelle and her children Zachary and Cole Labelle.
Zachary Labelle described her mother as a positive person who is happy all the time.
He worked as a pharmacist in Cornwall for over 40 years.
The family below total shock
Désirée Martin remembers a very personal moment, which she clung to since she learned the horrible news.
She was a cousin of Joanne Labelle, but more often than not Madame Martin regarded her as her aunt.
The two dressed as characters from Sailor Moon at a convention in Toronto in 2018.
Joanne Labelle’s serious face in the photo that day was a contrast to reality, Ms. shared. Martin, describing him as always smiling.
That night at their hotel, after everyone had fallen asleep, they had a long conversation, according to Ms Martin. Now, she mourns the fact that they will no longer have the opportunity to speak to each other.
I always felt so comfort when I was with her which is very important to me because when I grow up there is a lot of stress around mesaid Ms. Martin. When I was with him, there was nothing.
Joanne Labelle is a person always receivinghe added.
For two years, the pandemic prevented them from meeting, but they planned to meet again this summer.
It was a big shockshe breathed, weeping. We couldn’t say goodbye, that was the worst.
Zachary Labelle suggests that anyone wishing to pay tribute to his mother can go and sign a condolence book with Pharmaprix at Cornwall Squarewhere Ms. worked. Labelle for decades.
Joanne is the heart of the family, she says, and added that her loved ones are now trying to focus on the present.
He is there for everyone, so we need to continue his legacy and do the same.
Other residents in the area were killed
Four other residents of the area died due to the storm.
Among the victims was a 44-year-old Ottawa man who was hit by a fallen tree in a small house near Calabogieaccording to POP of the county of renfrew.
The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG), in its part, reported that a 51-year-old woman drowned after her pontoon boat capsized in the Ottawa River, near the Masson-Angers sector.
Ang POP also recorded the death of Gail Greene80 years old, from Ferguson Fallshit by fallen tree branches near Lanark on Sunday afternoon.
Finally, Ian Fraser59, was killed by a tree in Canadian Golf and Country Club east of Stittsville. Mr. Fraser was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with the race a lot of experienceaccording to his obituary.
With information from Dan Taekemang CBC News
Source: Radio-Canada
