GOSSELIN, Lou (Louvain) Joseph

Surrounded by family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lou Gosselin at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site, Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the age of 70. His strength and courage were an inspiration for all who knew him. He was known for his positive attitude and ready smile. Lou treasured every minute he had with his family. His wife Maria was the love of his life and their dedication to each other was beautiful to see. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend Maria (Tedesco). Devoted Dad to Joanne Gosselin, Nancy Caswell (Darren), Janet Beamish, Louise Galasso (Ed) and Mary-Lou Pincivero (John) and grandfather to Graham and Jameson Voisin, Joey and Nicholas Caswell, Jesse, Zachary and Joshua Beamish, Evan and Lauren Galasso, Madison and Jordan Pincivero. Dear brother of Cécile Brown (Orville) of North Bay, Julie DeForest (Fred) of Huntsville, Georgette Wells (Bud) of Cornwall, Yvette Brodeur (Lancaster), Robert Gosselin (Lise) both of Deux-Montagnes, Québec, Thérèsa Stargratt (Doug) of Sudbury, Arthur Gosselin of Penticton, British Columbia and Jean-Pierre Vallière (Vivian) of Cornwall. Lou was the dear son-in-law of Virginia and the late Joe Tedesco and brother-in-law of Ersilia Sherman (Bill) and the late Gino Tedesco (Susan, surviving). He will be dearly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents the late Joseph Gosselin and Marie Stella (Rodier) and stepfather Arthur Vallière, one brother Paul and a sister Jeanine. Lou was employed with Loblaws as produce manager for 21 years. He then opened the family business on Trout Lake Road called "Consumers Fruit Market" and in 1977, moved to Lakeshore Drive and opened Lakeshore Deli which they ran for more than 20 years. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to V.O.N, CACC, Paramed, Emergency staff, Dr. Saunders and the nurses and staff in CCU and 3 West at North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site as well as the physiotherapists and speech therapists for their kindness and care. Family and friends may pay their respects at McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, Sunday, October 9th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption, Monday, October 10th at 10 a.m. Interment at All Saints Mausoleum. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or North Bay General Hospital Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family. signguestbook/condolences/donations www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com