Peacefully on May 17th, at the age of 83. Loving husband to Claudette and father to Susan Labrosse (Jean-Marc) and Diane Friendly (Howard). Cherished grandfather to Julie-Anne Labrosse, Geneviève Lafleur (Ronnie), Martin Labrosse (Hélène), Natalina Keats (Jason), Giuseppe Lindia (Peisi) and Giulia Ricciuto (Mike), and to twelve beloved great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 400 St. Laurent Blvd. on Thursday, May 24 after 10:30 a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will follow. The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the medical team at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre and the staff and volunteers at the May Court Hospice. Very special thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe for her kindness and compassionate care. Gramps, you will always be in our hearts...