Colette Ballard Obituary

Colette Bourassa Ballard, formerly of Suffolk, VA died on December 18, 2021 in Lynchburg, Va. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, the youngest of 9 children of Ouila and Henrietta Bourassa. 

In 1944 she moved to Montreal to study at Universite de Montreal and subsequently worked at the Bell Telephone Co. In 1960 after a long courtship, she eloped to New York to marry Alonza Wood Ballard, Jr., and the two relocated to Suffolk, VA in 1963. There she raised two sons, worked at the Golden Peanut Company, attended Main Street United Methodist Church and was active in many community organizations, including volunteer work at Obici Memorial Hospital. All who knew her enjoyed her sense of humor and zest for life. She is survived by her sons, Alan Perry Ballard and Andre Lee Ballard and 6 grandchildren. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Northern Chapel is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

Colette Ballard Obituary (1926 - 2021) - Suffolk, VA - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See also: 
1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Colette+Ballard&page1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/colette-ballard-obituary?id32088030
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Colette-Bourassa-Ballard/

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Colette Bourassa Ballard, formerly of Suffolk, VA, passed away on 18 December 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. Born on 9 December 1926 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, she was the youngest of nine children and was known for her humor and zest for life, leaving behind two sons and six grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Northern Chapel, served the family of Colette Bourassa Ballard, who passed away on 18 December 2021. Burial details were not specified. Condolences were registered online.

### The Edited Obituary

Colette Bourassa Ballard, formerly of Suffolk, VA, died on 18 December 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on 9 December 1926 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, the youngest of 9 children of Ouila and Henrietta Bourassa.

In 1944, she moved to Montreal to study at Université de Montréal and subsequently worked at the Bell Telephone Co. In 1960, after a long courtship, she eloped to New York to marry Alonza Wood Ballard, Jr., and the two relocated to Suffolk, VA, in 1963. There, she raised two sons, worked at the Golden Peanut Company, attended Main Street United Methodist Church, and was active in many community organizations, including volunteer work at Obici Memorial Hospital. All who knew her enjoyed her sense of humor and zest for life. She is survived by her sons, Alan Perry Ballard and Andre Lee Ballard, and 6 grandchildren. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Northern Chapel, is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

Colette Ballard Obituary (1926 - 2021) - Suffolk, VA -

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Colette Bourassa Ballard                |
|---------|-----------------------------------------|
| Age     | 95 years                                |
| Birth   | 9 December 1926; Trois Rivieres, Quebec |
| Death   | 18 December 2021; Lynchburg, VA         |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship           | Residence                      |
|--------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Colette Bourassa Ballard | Decedent               | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Alonza Wood Ballard, Jr. | Spouse                 | Unknown                        |
| Ouila Bourassa           | Parent                 | Unknown                        |
| Henrietta Bourassa       | Parent                 | Unknown                        |
| Alan Perry Ballard       | Child                  | Unknown                        |
| Andre Lee Ballard        | Child                  | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                  | Grandchild             | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                  | Grandchild             | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                  | Sibling                | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                  | Sibling                | Unknown                        |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Spouse     | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Grandchild | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Grandchild | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Parent     | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Parent     | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Sibling    | --                             |
| Unknown                  | Predeceased Sibling    | --                             |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Colette Bourassa Ballard was born on 9 December 1926 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec.
2. She was the youngest of nine children of Ouila and Henrietta Bourassa.
3. In 1944, she moved to Montreal to study at Université de Montréal.
4. Colette worked at the Bell Telephone Company after her studies.
5. In 1960, she eloped to New York to marry Alonza Wood Ballard, Jr.
6. The couple relocated to Suffolk, VA, in 1963.
7. Colette raised two sons and worked at the Golden Peanut Company.
8. She attended Main Street United Methodist Church and was active in various community organizations.
9. Colette was known for her sense of humor and zest for life.