Romeo LORTIE

LORTIE, Romeo - 1927-2007 - The family announces with sorrow his death at Timmins and District Hospital on Friday April 27, 2007 at the age of 80 years. Loving husband of Georgette (née Côté). Dear father of Diane Morellato, Suzanne Desormeaux (Marcelle Mageau), Gilles Lortie and Jeannine Lortie. Romeo was predeceased by grandson David Mahon. Survived by 11 grandchildren, Cary Morellato (Sandra Sparrow), Dean Morellato (Marlys Morellato (Boulanger), Derek Morellato, Lynne Desormeaux, Patricia Desormeaux, Carole Rocheleau (Morrissette), Daniel Lortie, Justin Lortie, Jessica Lortie, Adam Doucette, Bradley Savord, 13 great-grandchildren, Mirella, Fiora and Mason Morellatto, Gage Strickland (Morellato), Teah Buffalo, Jamie and Mason Shwatz, Allisa Lortie, Savanna Mahon (Nadeau), Nicholas Mahon (Nadeau), Devon Mahon, Seth Bourgon, Mathieu and Pascal Rocheleau. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Fernand, Léo, Cécile, Colette and Fleurette. Romeo was born on April 24, 1927. He worked in mining for 40 years and lived in Schumacher for 25 years. Caretaker at St. Alphonsus Church for many years. Romeo loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Remembrance donations made to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday May 1, 2007 from St. Anthony's Cathedral. Interment Timmins Memorial Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 150 Balsam St. S., Timmins. To make online condolences or to make a donation, please visit www.mironwilson.com 10630732