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Obituary (04/26/2003)
PROULX, William (Bill). November 10, 1917 - April 24, 2003. At the age of eighty-five years passed away at St. Anne's Veteran's Hospital after suffering a severe stroke on April 4. Beloved father of Joanne and cherished father-in-law of Alain Dube. Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen (Mooney) and her sisters Rita and Sr. Margaret C.N.D., son of the late Sophie Brabant and Henri Proulx. Brother of the late Henry (May Bray), Leo and Margaret (Ray Milner). Loving uncle of niece Beverly (Poncho Fredericks) and nephews Johnnie and Kenny Proulx (Peterborough) as well as nephews Wayne and Brian Milner of New Brunswick and Niagra Falls respectively. Sadly missed and always remembered by family, relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be held at J.F. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, 5784 Verdun Ave., Saturday, April 26, Sunday, April 27, Monday, April 28 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be at St. John Brebeuf Parish on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the St Anne's Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A special note of thanks is extended towards the doctors, nurses and staff (Especially Real, Michelle, Therese, Nancy and Dr. Gabriel). The respect you demonstrate, the attentive care you provide and the tremendous support you give are without a doubt remarkable. Each of you are outstanding individuals and are truly dedicated to your chosen professions. We shall remain forever grateful. Thank you once again for everything.
Obituary (04/24/2003)
PURCELL, Eric. Entered into rest at his residence, Brockville, on Tuesday April 22, 2003. Kenneth Eric Purcell of Brockville (formerly of Montreal) age eighty-one years. Beloved husband of the former Doreen M. Hosterman. Dear father of Rick Purcell and his wife Patricia and Heather Purcell all of Pointe Claire, Quebec. Grandfather of Christopher and Mark Alsop and Jason and Jared Purcell, also survived by a sister Margaret Shaw of Abbotsford, BC, a niece Linda Morden and a nephew Bruce Shaw. Pre-deceased by his parents John Russell Purcell and his wife Jean Middleton Purcell. At the request of Mr. Purcell there will be no visitation or service. Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St. East, Brockville (613-342-2792) entrusted with the arrangements.
Obituary (04/26/2003)
RICKERT, Beryl (nee Brown). Peacefully at the Montreal General Hospital on April 24, 2003 at the age of sixty-five years. Dearest Mom of James (Angie), Barbara (Paul) and Cathy (Gary). Cherished grandmother to Curtis and Makayla. Predeceased by her son Ken and daughters Brenda and Carol. Former wife and friend of James Rickert. Also survived by sisters Myrtle, Louann (Doug) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the Blythe Bernier Funeral Home, 940 Ogilvy Ave (at Stuart) Park-Ex. Complete service in the Chapel on Monday, April 28, at 8:30 p.m. Visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences to: www.everlastinglifestories.com
Obituary (08/27/2003)
FITCH, Helen. (nee Malinowski). In California, on August 19, 2003, Helen passed away unexpectedly at the age of sixty-two. Comforted by her loving husband Bob and caring friend Tadea Pylko. Her courage and strength allowed her to face her medical challenges with her usual humor. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband, Bob's son, Bob Junior (Anne), their children, Katie and Emily, and his daughter Julie (Larry) and their children Jason, Lauren and Jane. She was predeceased by her parents Izydor Malinowski and Mary Gedeon. She is survived by many relatives and friends both in Canada and California all of whom she treasured. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will take place on Tuesday September 2, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery (across from the office). A prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment. Donations to a lung association would be appreciated.
Obituary (08/27/2003)
GNASSI, Ersilia (nee Franchini). 1927 - 2003. In Montreal on August 25, 2003 at the age of seventy-six. Wife of Veniero Gnassi. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her children Bruno (Johanne D'Iorio), Silvia (Roger Pelland), Carlo (Denise Gallant); grandchildren Sara Gnassi Pelland; her cousin Anteo Talevi and family; her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Magnus Poirier Funeral Complex, 7388 boul Viau, St. Leonard. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29 at Notre Dame de Pompei church at 10 a.m., thence to Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Friday as of 8 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Obituary (08/27/2003)
GOSSELIN, Patricia (nee Beattie). 1947 - 2003. In LaSalle on August 25, 2003, passed away Mrs. Patricia Beattie Gosselin aged fifty-six years. Wife of Francois Gosselin. She will be sadly missed by her son Peter (Pamela Monton), her sisters Barbara Jordan (Thomas), Dorothy Drapeau (Gilbert), Nancy Tatryn (Richard), her sister-in-law Marielle Gosselin and many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Urgel Bourgie Funeral Complex, 1750 Notre-Dame, Lachine. The Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 29, 2003 at 10 a.m. in Resurrection of Our Lord Church, thence to Lachine Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. www.urgelbourgie.com
Obituary (08/27/2003)
GRAY, Herbert. Passed away peacefully at the October House on August 24, 2003 at the age of eighty-five years. He was predeceased by his wife Helen. Herb will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Chris (Doug) and Marilyn (Michel), and by his granddaughters Robin and Shannon. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Armstrong's Funeral Home, 1640 Cote-Vertu, Ville St-Laurent (514) 331-1104, on Wednesday, August 27 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope and Cope Program c/o Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote St. Catherine, Montreal H3T 1E2.
Obituary (08/27/2003)
GRIMARD, Lillian (nee Di Venere). 1912-2003. At St-Hubert, on August 26, 2003, at the age of ninety years, passed away Mme Lillian Grimard nee Di Venere. Beloved wife of the late M. Emile Grimard. She leaves to mourn her children Claude (Louise Lepine), Robert (Michelle Blanchard), Normand (Johanne Cote), Linda, Gloria, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, as well as other relatives and friends. A sincere thank you to the staff of Charles-Lemoyne Hospital, and the Residence du Parc de St-Lambert and Centre Marcelle Ferron for their compassion and care. Resting at La Maison Darche Funeral Home, 505, boul. Cure Poirier West, Longueuil. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 29, at 10 a.m. in Notre-Dame de l'Assomption of St-Hubert Parish Church, thence to St-Maxime Cemetery. Visiting hours: The family will receive condolences, Thursday, August 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., as well as, Friday from 8:30 a.m.
Obituary (08/27/2003)
KINGHORN, Margaret. Peacefully at Rideau Ferry Country Home on Monday, August 25, 2003 Margaret E. (Todd) Kinghorn at the age of ninety-two. Wife of the late Thomas Kinghorn (former residents of Snow Road). Dear Aunt of Richard (Karen) Todd of Coquitlam, B.C., Connie (Earl) Ayre of Edmonton and Wendy (Trevor) Heavens of Ottawa. Services are private for the family. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth, Ontario 613-267-3765. Condolences may be sent to condolences@blairandson.com
Obituary (08/27/2003)
LAPLANTE, Alfred. 1934 - 2003. Owner of Chateau Pierrefonds. On August 17, 2003 at the age of sixty-eight years, passed away accidentally Alfred Laplante, son of the late Wilfred Laplante and of Fernande Poupart. Other than his mother, he leaves to mourn his wife Ghislaine Voyer and their two children Pierre (Simonne Leclerc) and Monique, as well as the children of his spouse, Dr. Francois Milord (Vicky Shapeta), Chantal Milord (Marco Salvas) and Carole Milord (Dr. Christian Ferland). He was the brother of the late Lise (Andre Hebert), Huguette (Bernard Leblanc), the late Pauline (Pierre Robidoux), Richard (Saida El-Haili), Suzanne (Jim Edward), Claude (Linda Gallagher) and Danielle (Gerard Dalphond). He also leaves to mourn eight grandchildren, many aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, and numerous friends. He was Member of l'A.P.B.Q. and the l'A.R.R.Q. His family and friends are invited to Alfred Dallaire - MEMORIA Funeral Home, 2159, boul. St-Martin East, Laval, on Wednesday, August 27, at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, August 29, at 3 p.m. in Ste-Genevieve Church, 16037, boul. Gouin West, Ste-Genevieve. Visiting Hours: Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 1:30 p.m. Donations to the Katimavik Foundation 514-868-0898, would be appreciated.
Obituary (08/27/2003)
LAVIGNE, Robert Joseph. Passed away suddenly at the Verdun General Hospital on August 24, 2003 at the age of sixty-six years. Husband of Maureen McGee. Much loved father of Kathleen (Michael), Wendy (Graham), Robert, Elizabeth (Roger), Rodney, Gerald. Grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of one. Also survived by a sister and brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at the J.F. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, 5784 Verdun Ave. (514-270-3114). Service in the chapel Friday, August 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, August 28 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. He will be missed greatly by all.
