Peacefully on Wednesday March 16, 2005 at the age of 77 years. Dear son of the late Alexandre Blondin and the late Fabiola Gagnon. Loving husband of Lydia Bacanto. He will be sadly missed by his children Chantal (Michel Leduc), Louise, Dennis Blondin and Christine (Patrick Francoeur). He will also be missed by his grandchildren, his sister Florence and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Friends and family are invited to Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home 180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa (241-3680) on Sunday March 20, 2005 form 2pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 10 pm and on Monday March 21st, at 9am. Funeral Service will be held on Monday March 21st, 2005 at 11am at Annunciation of the Lord Church (2414 Ogilvie Rd). For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or CNIB. For messages of condolences by internet at www.mem.com