Oxbow Plantation--- Alma M. Chalou, 87, died peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with her son at her side. She was born May 11, 1928 in Oxbow, the daughter of the late Stephane and Phoebe Raymond.

Alma was a member of Masardis Pentecostal Church, Masardis. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Even the most simplest of dishes could be whipped into a culinary delight with Alma's loving touch. She was also an avid vegetable gardener and canned her produce to share and donate around Oxbow, Masardis and Ashland. Her kind-hearted soul will especially be missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by: three sons, Dana Chalou of Ashland, Wayne Chalou and his wife Gigi of China, and Raymond Chalou and his wife Debby of Ashford, CT; one daughter, Rosanna Cutter of Rockville, CT; a sister-in-law, Irene Whittaker; six grandchildren, Sherry, Diane, Peter, Cheryl, Lisa and John; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Alma was predeceased by: two sisters, Madline Dusto and Evelyn McDonald; and a brother, Fred Raymond

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Oxbow Cemetery, River Rd., Oxbow. At Alma's request there were no visiting hours. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St/PO Box 39., Ashland. Condolences may be shared online at www.LajoieFuneralHome.com