Death Notice: Jacqueline Backs, wife of ROFFA member Raymond Backs passed away.

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Backs (née Lacroix). 

Beloved wife of 52 years to Raymond Backs, loving mother to Lucie Schroeder (Scott) and to Julie Dupuis (Marcel). Cherished grandmother to Rebecca, Emily, Jacob and Jolène. Survived by her siblings Diane Lacroix (Neil Coghlan), Yvon Lacroix, Reynald Lacroix (Louise Plante). Jackie will be joining her parents Eugène and Yvette Lacroix and her siblings, Gerald, Normand, Raymond, Lise, Joanne, Victor, Rollande and William. She will also be missed by her extended family and friends. 

On Thursday, May 1st, 2025, Jackie peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 72. Jackie was known for her positive disposition despite her many health issues, her kind heart, her warm smile and strong spirit. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral to be held at La Paroisse St-Jacques in Embrun at 11:00, condolences to be held at 10:00. Reception to follow at the Curling Club in Russell. Interment to be done privately at a later date. In memoriam donations to be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada or The Heart Institute

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