Obituary of Gaetan Provost

PROVOST, Gaetan "Gates" Passed peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the age of 54. Beloved husband and best friend of Joanne. Cherished Dad of Gates Jr. and Ashley, and grandfather to Joey and Jazzey. Dear brother of Gabriel (Janet), Richard, Serge (Cathy), and Caroline and her husband Uwe Schapoks, who was Gates' best friend. Predeceased by his parents, Royale and Rollande Provost. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and doctors for their care and compassion and for making Gates' last moments more comfortable. Gates, like his siblings, made laughter an important part of life and will always be remembered with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Friends and family will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 10-12 p.m. A service to celebrate Gates' life will be held in funeral home chapel at 12 p.m., with interment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.