Van Buren--- Mary Violette, 96, passed into her 5th day on July 30, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, following a short illness. She was born August 18, 1926, in Golden, BC, Canada, a daughter of the late Hilaire and Helene (Mercier) Soucy and raised in the Keegan area of Van Buren.

Mary was a devout parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, Van Buren, where she was also a life member of the Daughters of Isabella (past Regent), the Third Order of Mary and the Columbiettes. She proudly lived her Cursillo and continued to assist with many Cursillo events over the years. Mary was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the former Van Buren Lioness Club. She loved playing BINGO and cards late into the evening but moreover Mary loved seeing her family and many friends from near and far.

She is survived by ten children, Evelyn Garrick (Marvin), Don Violette, Jan Seger (Chuck), Harold Violette (Maria), Albert Violette (Paula), John Violette (Karen), Gilbert Violette, Joan Ouellette (Ivan), Emily Beaulieu (Bert), and Ron Violette (Suzanne); 30 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Emile Violette, in 1993; and three siblings, Telesphore Soucy, Adeline Madore, and Maurice Soucy; and two daughters-in-law Pat and Cheryl .

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. Relatives and friends may greet the family Thursday 6 – 8:00 PM and Friday morning 8:30 – 9:30 AM at Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.