LaFONTAINE, Edward PEng. Died peacefully after struggle with heart disease on February 17, 2006 in his 77th year. Husband of Patricia (nee McSweeney). Father of Chris and Sherry of Georgia, Stephen of Windsor, Patrick and Mary of Tobermory, James of Milton and the late Anthony (1955), Lori (1990). Grandfather of eight wonderful and loving children Alexa, Josie, Candace all of Georgia, Nicole and Michelle of Tobermory, Daniel, Tyler, and Elliot of Milton. Ed was the son of the late Evelyn and Omer LaFontaine. Brother of Peter of California, Joe and Sharon of LaSalle, the late Philip husband of Connie (Windsor), Dolores and Peter Goubert of Florida, Rod and Bonnie of Goderich, Rosalie of Windsor, Don and Joyce of Cambridge, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brother in-law of Terry and Joan, Maureen, Curtis, Sheila, John McSweeney. Ed was one of the founding fathers of St. Gabriel Church. He was a volunteer instructor with Windsor Power and Sail Squadron. Mr. LaFontaine graduated in 1950 with a B.A.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from the U of T and obtained a M.A.Sc. degree from the University of Windsor in 1965. He was a retired Professional Engineer as well as a retired Ontario Land Surveyor. He was president and CEO of LaFontaine, Cowie, Buratto and Associates Ltd., Consulting Engineers which operated successfully for thirty years in southwestern Ontario. Ed worked on foreign aid projects for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). If you so desire, donations to Iris House Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Sunday 3-5p.m. and 7-9p.m. Prayers Sunday 4:30p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. On Monday family and friends will meet at St. Gabriel Church (1400 Cabana Rd. W.) after 6:30pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm. Cremation to follow. You may leave your cherished memories online at www.familiesfirst.ca