Death Notice (06/08/2001)
DUPUIS, Eugenie Marie (nee Proulx) 100 Years, peacefully on June 6, 2001 at the Windsor Regional Hospital Center Western Campus. Beloved wife of the late Henry (1988). Dear sister of the late William, George, Joseph, Thomas Proulx and Roseanna Laporte. Dear aunt of Jeanne and Marcella Proulx and many other nieces and nephews in Windsor, Quebec, Massachussets and California. Aunt Jenny was a self-employed bookkeeper for many years. Visiting Friday, 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Friday, 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Rd., Tecumseh (735-2830) to the St. Gregory The Great Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment at The St. Anne cemetery. As your expression of sympathy a Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Many thanks to the devoted nursing staff at Windsor Western Hospital. A tree will be planted in memory of Eugenie Dupuis in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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GIRARD, Theresa Marie (nee Fuchs) 54 years, peacefully on June 6, 2001 at her home. Beloved wife of Bernard. Loving mother of Melissa and husband Brian Evans, Bernard Girard, all of Windsor; James Girard and friend Amy, of Mich. Dear daughter of the late Eleanor (1965) and Frank Fuchs (1989). Dear "Nana" of Ryan, Ashley, Crystal and Joshua. Dear sister of Ronnie and wife Maureen Fuchs, Brenda and Tom Martin; Betty Jane and Tim Cecile; Doreen and Bob Stockman, all of the Windsor & Essex area; and the late Frank. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the C.C.A.C. and St. Elizabeth Health Care. Visiting Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 2 p.m. at The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Rd., Tecumseh (735-2830). Interment St. Anne's cemetery. As your expression of sympathy a donation to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or the Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Theresa Girard in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (06/08/2001)
LaBRANCHE, Gordon 72 years on June 6, 2001 at the Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus after a brief illness with his family by his side. Late of Essex. Beloved wife of Mary Crossie. Step-father to Debra Schreiber & Joe Damphouse, Diane and Rick Renaud, Louise and Terry Ouellette. Proud grandfather to Ricky, Michelle, Kelly, Derek and Jordan. Survived by brothers Robert, James and David. Pre-deceased by brothers Leo and Ronald. Gordon was a veteran of the Second World War and ws a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 Essex. Friends may gather at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot St. N. Essex (776-7378) on Saturday June 9, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. until the memorial service to celebrate Gordon's life at 10:30 a.m. Rev. George Cox officiating. Interment of cremated remains at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. In kindness memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send online condolences at www.funeral-cast.com
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LaBRANCHE, Gordon 72 Years, on June 56, 2001 at the Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus after a brief illness with his family by his side. Late of Essex. Beloved wife of Mary Crossie. Step-father to Debra Schreiber & Joe Damphouse, Diane and Rick Renaud, Louise and Terry Ouellette. Proud grandfather to Ricky, Michelle, Kelly, Derek, and Jordan. Survived by brothers Robert, James and David. Pre-deceased by brothers Leo and Ronald. Gordon was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201, Essex. Friends may gather at The Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot St. N., Essex (776-7378) on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. until the memorial service to celebrate Gordon's life at 10:30 a.m. Rev. George Cox officiating. Interment of cremated remains at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. In kindness memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send online condolences at www.funeral-cast.com
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MELOCHE, Aaron We are deeply saddened to announce that Aaron Meloche succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident in Florida, at the age of 21 years on June 6, 2001. He is survived by his parents Alphonse & Lisa Meloche, Terry Ann and Austin Pillon. Beloved grandson of Norman J. & Rita (Deschamps) Meloche and Ken & Geraldine (Demers) Bergeron and the late John Perry. Will be sadly missed by his family Mary Ann & Julian (Kirk) Leya, Kelly Mertens; the late Audrey Meloche (1970); Denise & Bill, Tina, Rory Romanovich; Mark & Julie, Matthew, Celena, Spencer, Ethan Meloche; Gregory & fiancee Christine Stamatopolous; David & Jayne Ann, Kelly, Emily, Austin Perry; Jane & Dean, Sasha, Robyn, Caleb, Emma Gillard; Deb & Jim, James, JoAnn Iantosca; Don & Terry Ellen, Margret, Bobbi-Jo, Kenny Bergeron; Barb & Patrick, Billie, Stephen, Joseph, Sarah, Killian Keegan; Marc Pillon & Jennifer Allen; Aaron & Angela Pillon. Throughout his life Aaron was enthusiastically involved with the River River Scout/Venturers Group; he had attained the rank of Sargeant in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets Branch #1112 (Tecumseh) where he received the Canadian Forces Cadet Certificate of Commendation and the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem Meritorious Certificate. Aaron unselfishly gave the gift of sight through Organ Donation Ontario. Donations may be made in his memory to L'Essor Secondary School Bursary Fund. Visiting Friday, June 8, 2001 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Melady Funeral Home and Chapel, 572 Notre Dame St., Belle River at 728-1500. Funeral Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. then to St. Simon & St. Jude Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Cremation and interment at St. Francis cemetery , Tilbury to follow at a later date. A tree will be planted in memory of Aaron Melcohe in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (06/08/2001)
PIERCE, T. Blake 98 years. Died June 6, 2001 at Malden Park Centre. Beloved husband of the late Norma (1982). Dear father of Katherine and Bob Little, Windsor. Much loved grandfather of Robert and Debra Little, Susan and Steven Warnock, Windsor; Thomas and Ann Little, Toronto. Dear great grandfather of Robert, Nicholas, Jonathan, Darby, Dawson and Bridget. Dear brother of Jean and the the late Finley Patterson, Rheta and the late Ron Allen, Mac and Linda and the late Stella Pierce, and the late Milton and Annie Pierce, Annie Fisher, Winnie and Tom Moffat. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Blake was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. In 1941, he established Blake Pierce Finance Ltd. And after selling it acquired Bradley Finance Ltd. Blake was a longtime member of Windsor Curling Club and was a member of Beach Grove Golf and Country Club for over 60 years. "Blake was very devoted to his family and extended a quiet helping hand to many people throughout his lifetime." He was committed to the Masonic ideals of brotherly love and was a life member of Dufferin Lodge #364 in Melbourne and was affiliated with Rose Lodge #500 in Windsor. He was a life member of Windsor Lodge of Perfection, Windsor Chapter Rose Croix, Moore Sovereign Consistory. He was elected as a Member of Supreme Council 33rd Degree. He was also a life member of the Moramos Shrine Club in Windsor, Mocha Temple in London and the Royal Order Jesters, London Court #56. Visiting in the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 1969 Wyandotte St. E. on Thursday from 2-5pm and 7-9pm. A Private Family Service will be held at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, 22424 Adelaide Road, Mt. Brydges, Ontario on Friday June 8, 2001. Rev. William Gallagher officiating. In kindness, memorial tributes to the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund, Malden Park Centre or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 pm auspices of Rose Lodge #500 A.F. & A.M.
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SINCLAIR, Dorothy E.A. Beloved wife of the late James Sinclair. Daughter of the late Capt. & Mrs. Alexander Baillargeon. Well known musician, piano and organ teacher. Mrs. Sinclair has been a teacher for many years at the former Webb Music School, Detroit; and Heintzman & Co. Music Store. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home, 895 Ouellette Avenue on Friday, June 8, 2001 from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens.
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SMITH, Bernice Constance At the Sarnia General Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2001, age 93 years. Late of Sarnia and formerly of Windsor. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Sarnia and formerly a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Windsor. Beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Smith. Loved mother of Donald A. Smith and his wife Ann Smith, Kenneth Roy Smith and his wife Mimi (Niffler) Smith, the late Gordon Ross Smith and his wife Donna (Wilson), the late Gerald Bruce Smith and his wife Catherine (McLaughlin) Smith, the late Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Gagnier and her husband Omer Gagnier. Dear grandmother of Paula deBock, Christopher Smith, Bruce Smith, Debora Snyder, Kim Meek, Bryce Smith, Timothy Smith, Matthew Smith, Andrew Smith, Todd Smith, Troy Smith, Judy Oliver and 14 great grandchildren. Predeceased by sister Ellen and a brother Harold. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday June 9, 2001 at 11:00 am at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line (Golden Mile) Sarnia. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Windsor at a later date. Friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home on Friday evening 7-9pm Only. Sympathy through donations to the St. Giles Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (06/09/2001)
BAILLARGEON Elie Joseph Sr. 73 years, courageously on June 8th, 2001. Late of Sandwich South. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Nee Knight). Loving father of Margaret & Walter Kwasnicki; Madeleine & Michael Blais; Raymond and Marie; Angeline and John Streda; Yvette and Wayne Price; Elie Jr. and Zorka; Jacqueline and Bruce Wade; Elizabeth Paquette and Chris Sims. Dear son of the late Joseph ( 1973) and Marie (Nee Tetreault (1972). Dear Pepe to 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear brother of the late Henry ( 1979) Bert (1998) and Anna Lalonde (2000). Elie was a retiree of Hiram Walkers after 34 years of service and upon his retirement he assisted with the upkeep and maintenance of St. Anne's Church. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday June 11th at 10 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830) to the St. Anne Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Anne cemetery. As your expression of sympathy a donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Fund would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Elie Baillargeon in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (06/09/2001)
BAILLARGEON Elie Joseph Sr. 73 years, courageously on June 8th, 2001. Late of Sandwich South. Beloved husband Rosemary (Nee Knight). Loving father of Margaret & Walter Kwasnicki; Madeleine & Michael Blais; Raymond and Marie; Angeline and John Streda; Yvette and Wayne Price; Elie Jr. and Zorka; Jacqueline and Bruce Wade; Elizabeth Paquette and Chris Sims. Dear son of the late Joseph ( 1973) and Marie (Nee Tetreault (1972). Dear Pepe to 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear brother of the late Henry ( 1979) Bert (1998) and Anna Lalonde (2000). Elie was a retiree of Hiram Walkers after 34 years of service and upon his retirement he assisted with the upkeep and maintenance of St. Anne's Church. Visiting Sat. 7-9 p.m. & Sun 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Sun at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday June 11th at 10 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830) to the St. Anne Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Anne cemetery. As your expression of sympathy a donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Fund would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Elie Baillargeon in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
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Death Notice (06/09/2001)
BERGMAN, Lena 89 years, Friday, June 8, 2001 at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens. Beloved wife of the late Edward (1990). Dear mother Irv and wife Alma, London; Louise Bryon, Leamington and husband, the late Bill (1998). Loving grandmother of Brian Bergman and wife Debbie, Janet Bergman, Diane Bergman, Susan Bryon, Linda Bryon-Loftus and husband Mike and great grandmother of Allan, Caitlyn and Teagan. Dear sister of Henry Janssen and wife Sally, Michigan; Ray Janssen, Leamington; Rita Bergman and husband Ted, Leamington; Margaret Pinch and husband Walter, Michigan. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, for further information please contact the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington 326-2631.
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CLOUTIER, Rosemary P. June 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Dearest mother of Mary Beth Curlee (Greg) and Gary (Susan). Grandmother of Kevin (Christina) and Carla Cloutier. Sister of Margaret Heidt (George). Memorial Mass Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. at St. William Church, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, Mich. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to Hospice of Naples, Florida, 2095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (248) 549-0500
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Death Notice (06/09/2001)
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. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Cory and Sarah Coulter and Jessica, Kestrel and Quinn 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 and Funeral Service was held at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home on Friday June 8, 2001. Rev. Stephen Harnadek officiated. Cremation has taken place. 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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