Thomas Massicotte "Willie"

MASSICOTTE, Thomas Wilfred “Willie” – Peacefully with dignity and with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the age of 85. Devoted and loving husband of Mary for 59 wonderful years. Beloved father of Patti Massicotte (Bill Nolan) of Edmonton, Kathi Rankin (Bill Wolowich) of Sault Ste. Marie and Michael Massicotte of Calgary. Adoring grandfather of Justin and Jessica Rankin (Andrew Lay), Kyle (Erin McQuitty), Lauren, Michaela and Liam Nolan, and Lexie Massicotte. Survived by his brother Cecil (Loreen). Predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. Willie was the youngest of nine children and was born and raised in Sudbury. He was the first President and founder of the SAH Foundation and was a member of its Board of Directors. He was the past President of the Chartered Accountants Association of Sault Ste. Marie, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus with an integral role in obtaining the cell separator for the Sault Area Hospital. He was a graduate of Queens University where he obtained his Chartered Accountant designation. Willie was one of two founding members of Tessier Massicotte & Partners which subsequently became BDO Canada. Willie will be remembered fondly for his love of numbers, his wonderful sense of humour, numerous jokes, his love of a party and his love for his camp in Batchawana. Friends may call at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Memorial mass at 1 pm. Msgr. Victor Amadio officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the SAH Foundation or the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.