LAPOINTE, Mary Philomena (nee McKenney). It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Phyllis on Monday, August 9, 2004, peacefully at home and surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Phyllis was seventy-four years. Beloved wife of Terrence for forty-nine years. Dear mother of Lori Anne (Nadim), Melanie (Jim), Gregg (Katherine), Lisa (Pascal), Deirdre and Cindy (Neil). Loving sister of Helen (Joe) and Jim. Adored grandmother of Tasha, Tamara, Remi, Kerri, Kyla, Stefan, Nicolas and Anthony. Phyllis was a St. Mary's graduate nurse, class of 1952, and devoted over twenty years to caring for the handicapped at Garry Taylor Centre in Beaconsfield. Visitation at the Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Blvd., Dollard-des-Ormeaux (514) 685-3344, on Wednesday and Thursday, August 11 and 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Thomas A Becket Church, 4320 Ste. Anne, Pierrefonds, on Friday, August 13 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Rideau Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada (VON). The family invites you to sign the book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com