Joseph Adelard Bernard LAFRANCE

LAFRANCE, Joseph Adelard Bernard 'Bernie' - Suddenly at the Mattawa Hospital on Monday February 9, 2009 in his 70th year. Born in Sudbury December 11, 1939 and moved to North Bay in 1945. Predeceased by his parents Laurette and Adelard Lafrance. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Sharon (Nicholson), son Gary Lafrance, daughter Christi Lafrance and treasured grandson Liam Lafrance. Also survived by his sister Carole Lafrance of Morin Heights, Quebec and brother Paul (Dianne) of North Bay and many nieces and nephews. Bernie owned and operated Canadian Can Tex, first in North Bay from 1968 and then moved the plant to Rutherglen in 1978. He was also the Postmaster in Rutherglen for 25 years retiring in 2002. Bernie was known as the 'Hermit' and stayed full time at his beloved 'Hermitage' in Lauder Twp. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Friday from 10-11 am. A service to celebrate his life will follow at 11 am. Cremation at the Forest Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. 11411498