Of Calvin Township, passed away peacefully at the Mattawa General Hospital on Thursday, August 30th, 2007, in his 79th year. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Thora Frayle, his daughter Helen, daughter-in-law Victoria. Sadly missed by his grandchildren: Jacquie, Ethan, Braun and Ashton, Courtney, Casey; great-grandchildren: Henry James and Hannah Margaret. Also survived by his siblings: Ernie (Sheila) of North Bay, Robert of Lloydminster, Alberta and Ed (Althea) of Calvin. Predeceased by son James and sister Marjorie.
By request, there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Anne's Church, Mattawa on Saturday September 8th, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Phil Desjardin of the Eau Claire Missionary Church officiating. Interment in the family plot of the Calvin Union Cemetery. Donations to the Mattawa General Hospital or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted with the T.L. SMITH FUNERAL HOME.