71 years, passed away peacefully after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side on March 18, 2011. Beloved husband of 47 years to JoAnne (LaButte). Loving and devoted father of Samantha Walker (Craig) and Rob (Trish). Dear Pépé of Blaise, Zachary, Chloe, Bobby and Brett. Son of the late Robert (1958) and Rose Marie (2002). Son-in-law of the late William (1972) and Evelyn (1991) LaButte. Brother of the late Richard Blondin (Stubby 1984), Doris Berthiaume (Joe), Velma Stiers (Francis). Brother-in-law of Betty Paris and Herman LaButte. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud retiree of the Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of dedicated service. Special thanks to Nada Horvat of CCAC and the nurses of St. Elizabeth especially Cheri, Sylvia, Tracey, Kevin and Susan of Bayshore. Donations to the Hospice of Windsor or St. Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated. Visiting Monday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers Monday 7:30 p.m. at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. On Tuesday, family and friends are invited to meet at Assumption Church, 350 Huron Church Road after 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery.