We regret to announce the death of Blanche Dubien on Friday, April 13 at the Sensenbrenner Hospital at the age of 84. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her step-children, Linda Jack (David) of Little Current, Jacqueline Vaillancourt (Gilles) of Timmins, Brenda Plourde (Mitch), Micheline Dubien of Kapuskasing, Shirley Dubien of Cochrane, Alberta, Dale Lowe (Glen) of Port Perry, Marcel (Bev) of London and Richard of Pembroke, one brother, Léo Lacouette of Moonbeam, one sister, Germaine Caron of St. Catharines, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ernest. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 18th at St. Patrick's at 10:30 a.m. with Father Hervé Sauvé officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. ©