Marsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I speak today about the passing of Elder Violet H. Beaulieu of Fort Resolution. Violet was raised in a mission school, where she lived until she married Jonas on January 12, 1953. Violet was a very loving, dedicated woman who raised a family of nine. She also was involved in various community-focused and youth-oriented initiatives, and she worked on both committees and councils in Fort Resolution.

Violet was born in Old Fort Rae on April 5, 1932, and, sadly, passed away on October 20, 2017, at age 85. Violet was a very healthy elder, but, unfortunately, she was killed in a car accident. Violet was predeceased by her husband, Jonas; her three sons, Stephen, Maurice, Gregory; her brother, Charles; and her granddaughter, Delta.

Violet is survived by three siblings, Marlene, Stuart, and Marguerite; six children, Mildred McQuinn, Gladys Morin, Lucille Harrington, Brenda McKay, Larry Beaulieu, and Myra Pizandawatc. Violet loved spending time with her 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandson who is also the grandson of our Speaker.

Violet was a devoted wife and mother. She was a role model and an inspiration for all who knew her. Violet was a very strong person. I visited with her on many occasions and could listen to her speak for as long as she wanted to speak, but she always was kept busy and felt she needed to do something and was always on the go.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to Violet's family and friends and all of the people of Fort Resolution. Marsi cho, Mr. Speaker.