William TRACEY

TRACEY, William (Howard), Peacefully at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2003 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Leona; dear father of Mrs. Roy (Beverley) Santarelli and Rick (Connie) Tracey of St. Catharines. Poppa to Mark (Bernice ), Michael (Angela) and Paul (Charlene) Santarelli and Leah, Erinn and Kevin Tracey. Great-Poppa to Gregory, David, and their mother Kathy, Christopher, Bradley, Matthew, Tracey, Nicholas, Jesse, Leanne and Jamie. Special friend to Wayne Ferry, Norma and Stephanie and many nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his mother, Loretta, father John, brothers Ernest and Donald and sisters Loretta and Marie. Howard was a former employee of General Motors for 49 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 1394 for 74 years. He was a charter member of the 4th Degree, Monsignor Morris Assembly, a Past Grand Knight, a former District Deputy - Dist #6, a Past Faithful Navigator. He was a founding member of both the K. of C - Shriners Sports Celebrity Dinner and the John Howard Society. He was an honourary member of K. of C., Council 9222. Howard was also a member of St. Catharines Cathedral and the Ushers Club of that Parish. Thanks to the Staffs of Henley House, and Hotel Dieu H ospital (3B and E.R.), Sister Louise and Drs. Bolli and Walser-Jebb. Howard is at the PATRICK J. DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 39 Court St. (at King). The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral on Saturday morning Decembe r 27, 2003, at 9:30. Interment in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil prayers in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:30 followed by the Presentation of the Chalice by members of the Monsignor Morrie Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Visit ing hours Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated. P. Darte - Butler 12/24/2003- ID3205965 - St. Catharines Standard