Death Notice of Mr. Harold John Casson

CASSON, Harold John 'Hoss' - The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Thursday September 11, 2014 at the Chapleau Health Services.  Harold was born on August 20, 1927 in Belleview, Manitoba.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley (nee Swain) Casson.  Also survived by his four children; Jean Arthur (Douglas), Robert Casson (Barb), Diana Casson and Lorna Foran (Scott).  Loving grandfather of Robert Arthur (Lisa), Andrea Arthur Maville (Michael), Melissa Casson, Christopher Foran (Allie), Jessica Foran (Curtis) and great grandfather of Avery and Morgan Maville.  Predeceased by his mother and father Ivy and William Casson, his brother George Casson (Lorraine) and Lorne.  Survived by his sister Elsie Smith (age 97) (late Les) of Winnipeg, Jeffrey (age 93) (Francis) and Freda Thompson (age 90) (late Lloyd 'Tom') of Kapuskasing.  Harold will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Harold's life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 on Saturday September 13, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Memorial donations made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.  (Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937).