LaJAMBE, George Alban (Al)

Passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 in his 87th year. Loving husband of the late Ruby for 62 years and father to Dennis of San Diego; Brenda and her husband Doug Walls of St. Catharines. He leaves behind grandchildren Garrett, Lauren, Evan (and their mother Beth), Danielle, Benjamin and Jordan, as well as great-grandchildren Angela, Jordan and Isaiah. Dear brother of Ken LaJambe and Frank (Meg) LaJambe, both of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by his son Brian (1996), brother Elmo and sister Geraldine. Al was born in Sault Ste. Marie and grew up in Franz, Ontario. His career took him from Heron Bay to Gore Bay to Thorold, working as account and cost systems manager for the Ontario Paper Co. for 42 years. He will be lovingly remembered for his enjoyment of family and friends, his integrity, his vise-like handshake and his affectionate use of the term "pot licker'. Al rested at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines where his family received visitors on Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at the funeral home on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Funeral liturgy was held at St. Alfred's Church, Vine St., St Catharines on Saturday, January 28th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation followed. Memorial remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. On-line guest book - www.dartefuneralhome.com