Passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at home at the age of 85. Lola was the daughter of the late Alderic and Adeline Gallant from Moncton, New Brunswick. Lola was the wife of the late Douglas Baxter Sr. They both left New Brunswick to establish their lives in Sault Ste. Marie in 1953. They had 8 children; late Ann Wilson (Butch), late Randy (Cindy Bromley), Doug Jr (Alana), John, late Michael, Cindy, Loraine Gingras (late Joss) and Wendy. She leaves behind her grandchildren, George, Lesley Ann, Jamey Wilson, Lorrie, Joey, late Harley, late Hayley, Justin, Natasha, Danial, Michelle, Jordan, Carrie, Denis and Ashley. Also 23 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Lola was known for her homemade fudge, best fudge in the world! She was also known for her step dancing back in the day and loved her socials with her boys. She had a little of struggles in life but she fought through them. She will also be sadly missed by her best friend, Kitty Wilson of many decades. She is now in a better place with her beloved Annie, Randy (rose bud), Michael and her 2, who she missed so dearly, her beautiful grandchildren, Harley & Hayley. Lola will be very sadly missed by her daughter, Loraine, who always looked out for her mothers needs and loves, including her grandson, Justin.
The family would like to thank, Red Cross, Lola's workers, Jennifer and Rachel and anyone else who took care of Lola. In keeping with Lola's wishes, there will be no visitation or service and cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNIB or Red Cross (Sault Ste. Marie). Arrangements entrusted to O'Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, St. James St, 705-759-8456.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path of God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
God wanted me now, He set me free