A fundraiser has been launched for a young mother and infant who were killed in a collision last weekend on Highway 69. Celeste Robillard, 30, and her young son, Gabriel, were killed in a crash Nov. 6 around 8 p.m. near Key River, located south of French River Provincial Park. Robillard was living in York but is originally from Sudbury. She was pronounced dead at the scene and Gabriel died later in hospital. According to information on the fundraiser, Robillard is originally from Chelmsford and was headed to Sudbury when the tragedy occurred. “At just 30 years old, Celeste, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend to many, tragically lost her life alongside her precious nine-month-old son, Gabriel, lovingly known as Gabo,” said a post on the GoFundMe, set up by family friend Chantal Leduc. ‘Taken far too soon’ “Two beautiful lives, taken far too soon, leaving behind a family facing unimaginable heartbreak. We are asking family, friends and our communities to come together to support the family during this incredibly difficult time.” The goal is to raise money for funeral and other expenses the family is now facing. “No donation is too small,” the post said. “Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten.” The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing, Ontario Provincial Police said Monday.
