Gilbert Clement LAHAIE

LAHAIE, Gilbert Clement 2008-02-19 It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert Lahaie announce his peaceful passing on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Gilbert was born on December 8, 1955 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and worked at various mines in Ontario, most recently Lac Des Iles near Armstrong. He also had a great love for fishing and the outdoors. He leaves behind his loving wife Debra (nee Van De Spiegle); daughters Crystal (fiancée Joe Essiembre), Tara (Val Hansen) and Cassandra; siblings Blanche Murphy, Marie (Ted) Brezinski, Ed (Cathy), Louise, and Robert (Sherry); sister-in-law Mary (Ray) Isfeld; step- father Pat Fenlon. Also survived by in-laws Ellie and Camille Van De Spiegle, Richard Van De Spiegle, Ronald Van De Spiegle and Norman and Janice Van De Spiegle. Numerous nieces nephews and other relatives also survive. He is predeceased by his parents Avila Lahaie and Verna (nee Thibert) Lahaie Fenelon; brother Andy Lahaie and nephew Kevin Lahaie. A memorial service for Mr. Gilbert Lahaie will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Northwoods Motor Inn, Ignace, Ontario, with Rev. Brian Eschbach officiating. If friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com