Ernest Joseph LACHANCE

LACHANCE, Ernest Joseph 86 years. Passed away peacefully at Banwell Gardens on May 10, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Louise Anna of 64 years. Dear father of Frank and Corina Lachance, Carol and Urban Amlin. Proud Pepe of Kimberly and Bob White of Livonia, Gregory Lachance, Tiffany and Rob Renaud of River Canard and Brittany Amlin. Great Pepe of Jacob White and River Renaud. Predeceased by parents Pierre and Melina Lachance and brothers Dennis, Francis, Charles, August and Arthur. Survived by nephews Armand and Roland Lachance. Dear brother-in-law of Joe and Irene Laporte, Sylvia and Norm Faubert, Virgina and Ron Rozany and Andy and Jane Laporte. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Ernest was retired from the City of Windsor after 31 years of service, Past President C.U.P.E Local 405. He was a member of the Ushers Club at St. John Vianney Church for 30 years, member of Knights of Columbus Council #4924. If so desired donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Visitation will be held at the Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 4 p.m. and Knights of Columbus Prayers Council 4924 at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. John Vianney Church 385 Dieppe Street, on Friday, May 13, 2005 from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment is at St. Anne Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory of Ernest Lachance in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 25, 2005. All are welcome. Published in the Windsor Star from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005.