Roger Joseph LAPORTE

LAPORTE, Rene Edward 73 years, passed away at home peacefully with his family by his side on September 28th, 2004. Rene showed great courage in his battle with cancer. Loving father of Brian and wife Julie of London, Gary and wife Joan, John Marc and wife Kim and Dan and wife Teresa. Predeceased by wife Norma (2003). Treasured Grand-Dad to Louis, Natalie, Katie, Sam, Gracie, Andrew and Marc and special step Grand Dad to Chris Cullen. Predeceased by parents Leo (1965) and Isabelle (nee Chauvin)(1988) Laporte. Dear brother of Marianne (2000) and George (1996) Cote, Norman (1998) Laporte, Albertine and Arthur (1994) Musson, and Doreen and Dave Buckborough of Guelph. Cherished brother-in-law to the Little's Family. Special uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rene was a salesman and manager at Wonder Bakeries for 13 years. He also worked at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, Standard Brands (Lowneys), and BelKraft International before retiring in 1988. Rene coached and officiated minor hockey for many years and was an executive member of St. Clair Beach Minor Hockey in it's inaugural year, 1967. He was also a member of the St. Gregory Folk Choir and a member of Walkerville Deep Bay Hunt Club. Rene spent his last 25 years working on projects for "The Cottage" up north, which he proudly built with his four sons. Kindogan Lake will forever hold his spirit. Thank you to Dr. Gopaul at the W.R.C.C. and to Anne Quenneville from C.C.A.C. and to all of the nurses and care-givers especially Donna. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 30, from 2-5 and 7-9pm. with parish prayers 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 12:15 p.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh, (735-2830) to St. Gregory the Great Church, Tecumseh for Mass of Christian Burial at 1p.m. Fr. Gerard Dewan will be the celebrant. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice. A tree will be planted in memory of Rene Laporte in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held September 2005. All are welcome. The family invites you to sign the Book of Condolences and share your memories at www.obituariestoday.com Published in the Windsor Star from 9/29/2004 - 9/30/2004.