DESBOIS, Orelle Napoleon

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday January 18, 2015 in his 88th year.  Proud father of; Michael Desbois (Louise Goulais) of Chapleau, ON, Louise Reville (Wayne) of Enderby, BC, Richard Desbois (Colleen) of Kirkfield, ON, Lionel Desbois of Oshawa, ON and Robert Desbois of Sault Ste. Marie, ON.  Cherished grandfather of; Chris, Bronwynn, Garett, Amanda, Steve, April, Gilbert, Donnie and ShawnaLyn.  Loving great grandfather of Cole, Madison, Jenna, Skyler and Trinity.  Predeceased by his parents Maria and Hector Desbois.  Dear brother of; Rolande Michaud (Fred), the late Eugene Desbois (wife EIianna), late Olida Desbois (late Adrienne), late Hector Desbois (late Jessie), late Edgar (late Theresa), and late Laura Charron (late Adrien).  Orelle will be lovingly remembered by his many special nieces and nephews.  Also remembered by Germaine Desbois.  He retired as a Stationary Engineer from Chapleau Forest Products.  Friends may visit at the P.M. Gilmartin Visitation Centre, 10 Young Street, on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Friday January 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Sebastien Groleau officiating.  Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.  A special thank you to the Sault Area Hospital staff for their continued care and compassion.  (Funeral arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937).