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LAFORGE, John Dewey

Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 18, 2005 at the age of 64. John was born in Vienna, Ontario on December 25, 1940 and raised in Woodstock, Ontario until he moved to Searchmont, Ontario in 1958.

JOHNSTONE, William (Bill)

Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the age of 71. Loving hubby of Maureen – companion on their journey.

STEPHEN, Gordon Ronald

In loving memory of Gordon who passed away on Saturday February 19, 2005. Husband of Leona. Father of Ron (Rose Mary) and Murray (Carole). Step-father to Lisa Caouette (Charles), Reta Faryon (Don) and Seth Jennings (Jordy).

BARICH, Peter John

Peacefully at home, with his wife by his side on Sunday, February 20, 2005 on his 41st birthday. Loving husband of Shelley. Peter was predeceased by his parents Peter and Betty Barich.

DIPIETRO, Ruth (nee Corboy)

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Nick.

MCCRACKEN, MARY (nee Cushley)

Sunday, February 20, 2005 passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday February 19, 2005 at the age of 77. Beloved wife and best friend of Tom for 50 years.

LACROSSE, Gregory (Pugs)

Tragically, as a result of a fire on Thursday February 17, 2005; Greg (Pugs) Lacrosse at the age of 48 years. Loving father of; Karrissa Lacrosse (mother Beulah), James Young (mother Dawn), Jamie-Lynn, Krystal Ann and Jason.

BATEY, Thomas Henry

Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England and recently of Sault Ste. Marie, died peacefully in London, Ontario on February 13, 2005 in his 91st year. "Tom" was husband to Mary for nearly 53 years.

CHAIMBRONE, Michael A. Sr.

Peacefully, with family by his side at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at the age of 62. Loving husband and soul-mate of wife Gloria for 40 years. Cherished father and best friend of Marc, Dawn and the late Michael Jr.

SPOTSWOOD (Scarfone) Carole Anne

On February 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Ken Spotswood. Dear mother of David (wife Christine) and Dennis. Grandmother of Ryan, D.J. and Kristin. Predeceased by mother Jenny Vidoli. Sister of Rita Ball (husband David).