Thank you Pete and Scott from the Peterborough Pete’s Peterborough Petes for mentioning my Dad Vince, it really touched our hearts. He loved his time there and the hockey players he coached.

It gives me peace that he is happy inside #Alzheimers

End Alzheimer’s 💜

25 years already! Such great memories of the 1999 Memorial Cup championships. Vince is unable to recall this period of time, but I still talk to him about the team, players and fans and he smiles.Ottawa 67’s

Happy Thursday! Vince is doing well at his physiotherapy session. As expected with Alzheimer's, he's experiencing some physical changes like stooped posture and stiff shoulders. Thankfully, physiotherapy is helping him maintain mobility, prevent complications, and manage any pain

We got you dad🩷#Alzheimers

My daughter may only be 1 but she still sees her grandpa in a way that words can't explain. It's like her little heart just knows he's still in there. 😭🩷 #Alzheimers

Happy Birthday, Dad. You’ve taught me so much—about life, about love, about how important family is. You showed me how to be strong, kind, and to never take time for granted. Every moment with you is a gift. I’m so thankful to be your child. Happy Birthday ❤️

Vince's Alzheimer's may be progressing, but thanks to my amazing brother, my birthday wish was fulfilled. Vince got to experience the joy of skating one more time. That smile on his face, the pride, and the pure happiness he felt will be in my memory forever.

My dad has been battling Alzheimer's for the last 10 years, this disease has taken so much from him but not this one. Not the ice. He taught so many to skate and took one more lap for the love of the game. Alzheimer’s can’t take the coach out of him. Not ever❤️

I'm feeling so happy and grateful – the team at St Mary Physiotherapy Centre is doing incredible work with Vince! We're seeing amazing progress he's even pedaling on a stationary bike after years off the bike. It's incredible to see his brain adapting and responding to therapy

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Loving you was the greatest gift of my life. I will miss you more than words can say and carry you with me always. Alzheimer’s took so much, but it cannot take your love. You are free now and finally at peace. We love you 🕊️ ❤️ Posted with love by his family

I love you so much, Dad. Heaven gained the most beautiful angel. You are forever my hero, my protector, and the best dad in the world. I will carry you with me and miss you every single day. 💔🕊️

Malette family for Vince Malette My condolences from Berlin to the whole Malette family. He will always be remembered as our championship coach.

Vince was part of the reason why I fell in love with 67s hockey when I was a little boy. Heartbroken for his family but as written below, he is at peace. Rest in peace Mr. Malette and thank you for your contribution to the game I love in the city I call home.

Vince was a gift to the hockey world in general and the Ottawa hockey scene specifically. His beautiful family was gracious enough to share Vince with the world. He had dignity and class until the very end and Ottawa and the OHL lost a Titan. Rest in Peace Mr. Malette. 🙏

Thank you for being the best dad anyone could ask for. My heart is broken, but I’m so grateful for every memory 67’s games, Florida vacations, our year in Berlin, and all the laughs, even through Alzheimer’s. I’m so proud to be your daughter. Heaven gained my hero.I miss you💔🕊️

Starting tonight, in honour of former OJS Head Coach Vince Malette, these VM patches will stay on the right shoulder of our jerseys. We're thinking about him, his wife and his two daughters tonight. 🕊