By Canadian Press

Family says goodbye to Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Toronto woman who fell from balcony

Jun 11, 2020 | 1:15 PM

TORONTO — Family and friends have said goodbye to a Toronto woman who fell to her death from a balcony while police were in her home.

The family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet gathered at a church Thursday for her funeral.

Korchinski-Paquet’s pastor remembers the 29-year-old as a caring woman who believed in God.

The 29-year-old died on May 27 after police officers arrived at her home.

Her family has questioned the role of officers in her death.

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The family says Korchinski-Paquet was an avid gymnast as a child and loved dancing, music and singing.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2020.

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