Carl William LAPIERRE

LaPIERRE, Carl William 1948 - 2004 Carl LaPierre of Calgary, formerly of Apple Hill, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the Carewest Sarcee Hospice on April 21, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 55 years. Carl will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Gail Wray of Etobicoke, Veronica (Alex) Summers of Smith Falls, Marguerite (Jules) Delorme of Orleans, Jeannette Allers of St. Catharines; and one brother Roger (Rose Jarvo) of Long Sault, all of Ontario. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Leonard LaPierre, brother-in-law Charles Wray and nephew Reggie Wray. Carl enjoyed life and made numerous lasting friendships during his years as Sacristan at St. Mary's Cathedral. Carl was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9658 and a member of the Fourth Degree. He celebrated his one hundred and twenty-fifth blood donation to the Red Cross Society in 2003. A special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Sarcee Carewest Centre and to Carl's good friends and visitors for their kindness during his final struggle. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Mary's Cathedral (219 - 18 Avenue S.W.) on Friday, April 23, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral (219 - 18 Avenue S.W.) on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Bagnall, Principal Presider. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one's choice. Summer Interment will take place in Apple Hill, Ontario. E-mail condolences may be sent to Carl's family c/o info@commemorativeservices.ca. Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. "Celebrating the Lives of our Community" 102663