Obituary of Paul Lavigne

Paul (Pete) Michael Lavigne in his 84th year. Paul passed peacefully and with dignity, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Friday, March 8, 2013. Paul was born in Kitchener on March 20, 1929 and was the last surviving child of 12 children born to Joseph Lavigne and Maximilliana Bellehumeur. He is predeceased by siblings, Marie, Marguerite, Sister Leona, Romeo, Antoine, Iola, Emerencienne, Rev. Norbert, Gerhard, Allan, and John. Paul leaves his wife and devoted caregiver Rita (Straus), with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this October 3rd. Lovingly remembered by his children, Peter (Mary), Sandra (Joe), Debbie (Chris), Diane, Beverly, & Dan (Joelle). Loved Grandpa to Emily and Rebecca Lavigne, Danielle, Olivia, & Isabelle Hughes, Elise, Justine, & Abigail Dalton, Adrian Lavigne, and Madison & Jacob Lavigne. Friends are invited to share their memories of Paul with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be offered at 4 pm Monday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes R.C Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the church hall following the mass. Cremation at a later date. In Memory of Paul, donations may be made to the Carmel of St. Joseph or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445. The Lavigne family is grateful to the community supports that allowed Paul to remain at home until his passing - CCAC, Red Cross Care Partners, Bayshore Home Health and Dr. Janet Zettel. Proud of his French Canadian roots, Paul was a devoted Montrèal Canadiens fan. John McRae's quote found in the Hab's dressing room seems a fitting farewell to our gentle man: "To you from failing hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high."