Parnell Narcisse GREGOIRE

Parnell Narcisse Gregoire , of Kapuskasing - Date of Death: January 5th, 2006 - Parnell Narcisse Gregoire, 45 Ontario Avenue, Kapuskasing, died at Extendicare Nursing Home on Jan. 5, 2006. He was 84 years old. Mr. Gregoire was born on Dec. 9, 1921 in Pembroke, Ontario. After moving to the area, he worked as a stationary engineer in the pulp and paper industry. Mr. Gregoire was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 36 years, and took great pride in marching during Remembrance Day parades, something he did until the age of 80. Family members also say he enjoyed traveling, sharing his life with wife and children, walking, snowmobiling, "puttering" around the house and cottage, and sharing a laugh and a great meal…any meal. Mr. Gregoire was predeceased by Elaine (née Picotte), his wife of 47 years, and brothers Lucien, Charles, Edward and Palma, one sister, Rita Maher. He is survived by sons Dave of Toronto, and Paul and Mike of Kapuskasing; daughter Nancy (Phil) Bunce of Espanola; brother Phil (Debbie) of Campbellford; step sisters Margaret (Terry) Lehovich of New Liskeard, and Marie Gregoire of Alberta. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jeremy (Jenn) of BC, Jody (Erin) of Kapuskasing, Pam (Adrien) Bourgelas of Kirkland Lake, and Matthew Bunce of Espanola; and great grandchildren Fiona and Brandon of BC, and many nieces and nephews. Fr. Fernand Villeneuve conducted a funeral service for Mr. Gregoire on Jan. 9 at St. Patrick’s Church. Mr. Gregoire will be interred at the Kapuskasing Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral director was the Guenette Funeral Home.