Raymond Francis LAJEUNESSE

LAJEUNESSE, Raymond Francis 2008-06-24 Mr. Raymond Francis Lajeunesse, 81 years, of Dorion, Ontario passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2008 at St. Joseph‘s Care Group, Thunder Bay, Ontario with his family by his side. Raymond worked for Abitibi Woodlands as a heavy equipment mechanic, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed hunting and fishing (especially going to British Columbia for the salmon fishing). Raymond‘s grandchildren held a very special place in his heart. He spent many hours teaching them things like how to run the boat and being their “hairdressing” model. Predeceased by his parents – Blanche and Armand Lejeunesse, and by ten siblings; he is survived by his wife Joan (nee Gregory) of Dorion, by two children – Gary (& Rose) Lajeunesse and Diane (& Serge) Chalifoux both of Thunder Bay, by four grandchildren – Cheryl (& Barry) Harris, Ryan Chalifoux (& Michelle), Ashley Lajeunesse (& Ben) and Christopher Lajeunesse all of Thunder Bay, by a sister Gabrielle Nelson of Nelson, British Columbia, and by two foster siblings – John Sapay of Kitchener, Ontario and Bernadette of Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Raymond‘s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Raymond Lajeunesse, in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 1 P.M. at the Dorion Community Centre, Dorion, with the Rev. V. Koop of the Dorion Bible Fellowship officiating. Interment of cremains will be in Dorion Mountainside Cemetery. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Dorion Bible Fellowship or to the charity of their choice.