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    1. LAVANGIE, Robert King
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    3. Halifax Herald May 20, 2004 LAVANGIE, Robert King - The death of Robert King Lavangie, Fredericton, N.B., occurred in Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. Born in Havre Boucher, Antigonish, he was the son of the late J.J. and Mabel (King) Lavangie, and the husband of Yvonne O'Neill Lavangie. Bob took pre-college courses in accounting while he was living in Halifax and later he graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Que. After his graduation he went to work at the CN Headquarters in management, and during this time was president of the Lake Solar Association in Lachute, Que. He was also a member of the Barber Shoppers and the Quartet "The Cumbertones" and was part of the guys in "Voices of Argentueil" in Quebec. After he retired he moved to New Maryland where he was a member on the Committee on Transportation. Bob also enjoyed bowling on the men's league at the Kingswood Bowling Lanes. But Bob's greatest passion was woodworking and many of his pieces are left to be treasured for many years to come. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne; sisters, Eleanor Comeau Mosher (Glenn) and Kathleen Boudreau (Don), both of Halifax; Daisy Lavangie, Montreal, Que.; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Altena and Lorriane; brothers, Garfield, Samuel, Sydney and Adrian. Visitation will be held in McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home today from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, May 21, from 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church in Havre Boucher, Antigonish, Father MacLellan as celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick would be appreciated. www.mcadamsfh.com

    05/20/2004 02:58:31