Mr. Frank Joseph Gregoire

Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital. Frank was born in Toronto on September 8, 1922 and is predeceased by his wife Anne (née Callanan) of 64 years. He will be greatly missed by his children Joanne (Ken), Gerry (Katherine), John (Sue), Trish (Anton), Frank (Darlene), Kathleen and Theresa. Predeceased by Mike (Lisa). Frank was Poppa to Zak (Audrie), Chris (Rebecca), Matt (Ashley), Mike, Jessica, Peter, Cailey, Pat, Becky, Molly, Amy and Maiti, and great-grandchildren Wyatt, Abby, Jacob and Ben. Missed by his sister-in-law Shirlie Gregoire and his numerous Gregoire and Downes nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his brothers Rev. Gerald T., C.S.B., Basil and his sister Catherine. Frank graduated from University of St. Michael’s College at U of T in 1944 and OISE in 1945. He taught French and Phys-Ed and coached numerous teams at Dr. G.W. Williams High School in Aurora for 40 years. He was actively involved for many years with Knights of Columbus Council #1388 and The St. Vincent DePaul Society. Frank loved his family, sports, in particular The Leafs, horse racing, the slots, travel and all things Irish. The visitation will take place Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (South of Wellesley), Toronto. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Basil’s Church, 50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, ON. Reception to follow after the Mass in the Church Hall. Interment to take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Centre, Toronto and St. Vincent DePaul Society.

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