Death Notice (04/17/2001)
HORACEK, Kurt 86 years, on April 14th, 2001, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Site. Beloved husband for 61 years of Helga (nee Schmitz). Dear father of Ralf Kurt Horacek. Loving Opa of Nikolas Kurt Skaleski-Horacek. Friend of Marnie Skaleski (mother of Nikolas). Visiting at Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Rd. East, Tecumseh, on Tuesday from 2-4, and 7 till time of service at 8:30. Cremation Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A tree will be planted in memory of Kurt Horacek in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Memorial Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
JENNER, Lawrence Clayton 73 years, Sunday, April 15, 2001 at the Sun Parlour Home for Seniors. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Jenner (2000). Dear father of Randy Jenner and wife Trudy, Bonnie Albury and husband Shayne, all of Leamington. Loving grandfather of Cale and Sarah. Dear brother of Wyonna Bailey, Wheatley and the late Madeline Bihun, Lee Jenner and Jack Jenner. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Lawrence's life, from the funeral home, on Wednesday April 18, 2001 at 11 a.m. Rev. Alex Kasirye-Musoke officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences to www.funeral-cast.com
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LAFRAMBOISE, Henry V. Age 77 of Ferndale, died Saturday April 14 in Madison Heights, Michigan. Dear husband of Betty. Beloved father of the late Marirose, Mary Jo Oritz, Roger H. (Kathy Piatt), Bernard J. (Connie), Mary Lou (Leonard) West, Vincent J. (Deborah). Brother of Arthur, Sr. Jeannette Laframboise HSSJ, Joe and Ernest. Loving grandfather of nine. Visitation 6-9pm Tuesday and 2-9pm Wednesday. Scripture Service 7:30 pm Wednesday at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home, 500 West Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, Michigan (248) 544-0500. Funeral Thursday 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial Holy Sepulchre cemetery , Southfield. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
LESPERANCE, Rosaire 85 years. passed away on April 14, 2001, at Huron Lodge for Seniors. Loving husband of Loretta Mae (nee Desjarlais). Loving father of Ronald T. Lesperance and wife Beverly, Denise Lesperance and husband George Somogyvary. Dear pepe of Michael Lesperance and wife Denise, Sandy and husband Roger Drouillard, Erik Matthew, Carla and Dane Somogyvary. Dear great grandfather of Jonathon. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Zoe Lesperance. Dear brother of Roland Lesperance and wife Florence of Belle River, and Lena Shaw of Florida. Predeceased by brothers Ernie, Raymond, Rene, and one sister Lillian Parent. Many nieces and nephews survive. Rosaire retired from the Board of Education. he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop T. Kidd Council, member of the Goodfellows, and Past President of the Rochester Place Recreation Assoc. Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Road East, on Monday, April 16, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. PRAYERS TUESDAY at 3:30 p.m. Relatives and friends will be received for visitation on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at St. Gregory the Great Church (13789 St. Gregory's Road, St. Clair Beach), from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Kidney Foundation.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
McMULLEN, Betty Jean (Barr) Formerly of Malden Park Continuing Care Centre. Born in Windsor, Ontario on March 27, 1927. passed away at Metropolitan Hospital on April 13, 2001 with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by husband James Anderson McMullen (April 17, 1990). Survived by her sister Marjorie Sullivan - Winter Park, Florida. Predeceased by sisters Edna McCarthy and Renee Turner. Loving mother of Gary and his wife Vanessa - Windsor, Maudie and her husband John Adam - Windsor and Mary Beth Odette - Oakville. Loving grandmother of Justin Adam - Vancouver, B.C., Sara and Paul Adam - Windsor, Edmond and Neil Odette - Toronto and Bryan Odette - Oakville. Mrs. McMullen was a past employee of Hallmark Card Store and a member of R.C.L. #578. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home, 895 Ouellette Ave., (254-3223) on Monday, April 16th from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the H.S. Anderson Memorial Chapel. Rev. William Bradley officiating. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens. Memorial tributes to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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MELOCHE, David Blaise passed away peacefully at home on Fri. April 13, 2001 at the age of 51. Beloved son of Melba and the late Ray Meloche. Loving friend of Williemae Harris. Loving father of Lauren, Lisbeth and fiance Todd Field. Dear brother of Marie and Ray Charbonneau. Doug Meloche, Marilyn Shaw, Wendy and Kelly O'Brien. Dear brother of the late Ernie Meloche and survived by wife Jackie also predeceased by brother Denis. David will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. David was the owner and operator of Dave Meloche Landscaping. Relatives and friends will be received at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Wed. April 18, 2001 from 9am. until time of Funeral Service at 11 am. in the Windsor Chapel. Cremation to follow. "Please know that we will always love you and no one can take your place; years may come and go but your memory will never be erased."
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
OUELLETTE, Nora Marie 86 years, on April 13, 2001, at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Remi (1936) and Isabelle (1967) Ouellette. Loving sister of the late Archie (1957), late Rita (1982), Louise and husband Joseph LaMantia, and Janette and husband Al Couture. Sister-in-law of Virginia Ouellette. Cherished aunt of 12 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. Nora was a lifetime member of the C.W.L. and volunteered in the sacristy with Christ the King Church for many years. She retired after many years of service with Sandwich West Town Hall. Visitation will be Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Monday 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 9:45 a.m., from Janisse Brothers Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave, (253-5225), to Christ the King Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family would like to thank the 4th floor neurological nurses and doctors at Hotel Dieu Hospital for their kindness and understanding. A tree will be planted in memory of Nora Ouellette in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Memorial Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
SAUVE, Aline (nee Proulx) 76 years, on April 15, 2001. Wife of the late Phillip Laviolette. Dear mother of Roy and wife Fleurette Laviolette, Windsor; Jackie and husband Roger Miron, Montreal; Paulette and husband Winston Olive, Lavack, Ont; Joanne and husband Richard Miron, Montreal; Danny Laviolette, Windsor and the late Dwight and his surviving wife Leta, Windsor. Dear sister of Yvette Ladouceur, Freda Laurain, both of Sudbury and predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and predeceased by two grandchildren. Resting at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Wed. April 18, 2001 from 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel Wed. evening at 7:30pm. Cremation to follow. As your expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Clinic
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
SCOTT, Hugh 81 years April 16, 2001. Peacefully at home, late of Harrow. Beloved husband of Gladys (Duckworth). Beloved father of Gary and Sue Scott, Whiterock, B.C., David Scott, Edmonton, Brian and Brenda Scott, Harrow. Predeceased by his daughter Marilyn (1995). Loving grandpa of Warren, Janielle, Dean and Greg. Dear brother of Florence, Mrs. Alvin Laramie, Kingsville, Alva, Mrs. Bert Petch, Kerwood, Irene Vince - Garant, Kingsville. Predeceased by his brother Ross Scott (1954). Hugh served in active duty in WWII and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #338 Harrow. Resting at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home, 197 King St. W., Harrow. Visiting Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday April 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Donald Mannell officiating. Interment at Greenhill cemetery , Kingsville. Memorials may be made to the C.C.A.C. or charity of your choice.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
TESTA, Umberto 88 years, Sun. April 15, 2001 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Iole (1991). Dear father of Joseph Testa and wife Josephine, Leamington. Loving grandfather of Linda Vecchio and husband Giuseppe, Italy; Albert Testa and wife Brenda, Toronto, Rina Testa-Plancke and husband Andrew; Sandra Delciancio and husband David, all of Leamington and five great-grandchildren. Also survived by two brothers and three sisters in Italy. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Tues. 7-9pm. and Wed . 2-5 and 7-9pm Funeral Mass to celebrate Umberto's life on Thurs. April 19, 2001 at 10am. Fr. Jose Seminati officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Parish Prayers Wed. at 7:45 pm. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences at www.funeral-cast.com.
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Death Notice (04/17/2001)
VERDEL, Mary S. (nee Wypych) Went to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 11, 2001 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus at the age of 52 years. Beloved mother of Derek. Dear daughter of Maria and Stanley (1992) Wypych. Loving sister of Ted and wife Mary Ann Wypych of Tecumseh. Dear aunt of Kristen, Steven, Jonathan and Michael. Mrs. Verdel was a former employee of C.I.B.C. Bank for 8 years, the Canada Trust Bank for 2 years and served as the Art Director of the Edward Street Senior Citizen Centre. Visiting at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Tuesday April 17, from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Prayers and a Tribute in memory of Mary shall be held Tuesday at 7:45 pm. Relatives and friends are requested to meet at St. Anne's Church (Tecumseh) on Wednesday April 18, 2001 from 9:30 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery. Memorial tributes to the Children's Hospital Foundation, 406-746 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 5Z2 Attn: Pediatric Oncology
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Death Notice (06/08/2001)
COULTER, John "Jack" 62 years passed away peacefully at his residence on June 7, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. Devoted and loving companion to Gail McNeill and former husband of Eileen Lucier. Loving father to John Coulter, Jeffrey Coulter and wife Gina, Kathleen Sturkenboom and husband Paul; all of Windsor. Dear friend and step-father to John McNeill and wife Dawn and Andrew McNeill. Predeceased by sister Marilyn Lee (1999). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was a retired employee from Bell Canada after 33 years of service. Visitation at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Friday June 8, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Rev. Stephen Harnadek officiating. Cremation to follow. As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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DESBIEN, Thomas George On June 6, 2001 at 27 years of age. Cherished son of the late Thomas Desbien and Sharon Temple. Loving grandson of Jean and Tom Thorburn, and the late Leo and Ethel Desbien. Dear brother of Ron and wife Sheila Temple and the late Robert and Michael Temple. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. If you so desire, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Friends are invited to join the family Saturday after 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 12 Noon at Families First Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (969-5841) 2670 Dougall Ave. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery. Special thanks to Brenda, Anne, Chris and all the staff at 39 Main Street, Amherstburg. You may send your online condolences at www.familiesfirst.net
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Death Notice (06/08/2001)
DONNELLY, Leon G. Of Portage, MI, formerly of Garden City, Mi. Died Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Born September 14, 1924 in Detroit, MI., the son of John and Marie (Freytag) Donnelly. Prior to his retirement, he worked for United Airlines for 36 years. On February 15, 1947, Leon was united in marriage to Carol D. (Erickson) in Windsor, Ontario who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons: Michael (Candace) Donnelly of Rockford, IL and Gregory (Karen) Donnelly of Avon Lake, OH; daughter, Colleen Donnelly of Scotts; 9 grandchildren: Meegan (Nathan) Legue, Shelby, John, Lauren and Patrick Donnelly, Joseph, Meg and Luke Redford and Kristen Donnelly; sister, Theresa (William) Carroll, of Mt. Clemens; 2 sisters-in-law, Marcia Donnelly of Mt. Clemens and Nancy Donnelly of Rochester Hills. Several nieces and nephews. Leon was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Tom, John and Robert. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, 448 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Langeland Funeral Home 1-800-268-3884
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