Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 11, 2008 in his 65th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Yvonne. Cherished father and step-father of Michelle Payment (Ronnie), Chris Strachan (Carrie), Jerry Artuso (Marny) and Robin Armstrong (Gary). Devoted grandfather and papa of Calvin, Tylor, John, Thea, Brittany, Chad, Hunter and Dale. Son of the late Benjamin and Margaret. Dear brother of Patricia Ramsay (George) and Denise Strachan (Grant). Son-in-law of Elmer Harnack and the late Beatrice. Brother-in-law of Marlene Lidstone (Ted) and Richard Harnack (Joan). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, February 15, 2008 from 10:30 am until time of the service in the chapel at 1 pm. Msgr. Bernard J. Burns officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations to ARCH would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to the nurses and staff at the SAH Palliative Care Unit, Com Care and especially a heartfelt thank you to Allissia Frolich.
