Obituary of Fernand St. -Cyr

ST. CYR, Fernand “Ferbie“ - It is with sadness that the family of Mr. Fernand “Ferbie“ St. Cyr announces his passing on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Kirkland & District Hospital at the age of 82 years. Ferbie served his country proudly during WWII and was a longtime member and Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87. He worked at both Wright- Hargreaves and Heath & Sherwood 1964 Ltd. for many years. Ferbie was devoted member of the Kirkland Lake Cemetery Board and served as Chairman and Trustee of the Catholic School Board. For many years Ferbie and Flo opened their home to numerous foster children in the Kirkland Lake area. He was predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Alcide St. Cyr; wife Florence St. Cyr and daughter Patricia Carter. Ferbie will be fondly remembered by his sons John (Dianne) St. Cyr of Burlington, Paul (Karen) St. Cyr of Edmonton and Michael (Kim) St. Cyr of Swartz Creek, Michigan; son in law Brian Carter of Kitchener; grandchildren Melanie Wittig, Alison Webber, Breanne and Greg Carter and Jason, David, Mark, Michael Jr. and Nicole St. Cyr; great grandchildren Noah, Meghan, Carson and Brayden. He is survived by his siblings Réné St. Cyr of Timmins and Cécile Piché of Burnaby, B.C. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Monette & French Funeral Home on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Legion Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 28, 2008 from Paroisse Assomption at 1:00 p.m. Ferbie will be laid to rest in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery next to his spouse Florence. Donations in Ferbie's memory may be made to the Timiskaming Diabetes Program (P.O. Box 3000 Kirkland Lake, ON. P2N 3P4). Condolences, donations or lighting of a candle may be made on-line at www.monettefrench.com Arrangements entrusted to: 705-567-3565 11063449