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VAN PRAET, Adelard Robert - A resident of Chatham passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the age of 56 after a long and extremely courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Beloved husband of Joanne Elizabeth (Gillier) Van Praet of 35 years. Dear son of the late Joseph and Margariette (Mortier) Van Praet. He was a long time employee of Siemens. Loving father of and sadly missed by Robert and his wife Leashan (McCallum) Van Praet of London, Addie and Chris White of Kent Bridge and Ryan and Mindy (Bowls) Van Praet of Chatham. Grandfather of Grace and Hannah White of Kent Bridge and Tasmin McCallum Van Praet of London. Dear brother to Roger Van Praet and his wife Pat of Las Vegas, Theresa Banks and husband Ken of Chatham, Joseph Van Praet and his wife Sandra of Windsor. Also survived by brother-in-law Allan Croucher of Chatham, and will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by one sister Delores Croucher. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to C.C.A.C., VON (Vicki, Sueanne) and Bayshore nurses, (Fran, Erin, Sherry and Vanessa), Dr. Stronks, Dr. Strong and Dr. Shoesmith and staff of London for their care and compassion. Also Sharon Colman and the ALS Society of Essex County. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 pm on Tuesday October 16, 2007 and again on Wednesday October 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday October 18, 2007 at 10 am in St. Joseph's Church. Interment will take place in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations to “The ALS Society of Essex County“ and “The Foundation Fighting Blindness“ would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com THE HINNEGAN-PESESKI FUNERAL HOME 519 - 352 - 5120 10865917