Lawrence Chester Eagles THUNDER BAY, ON - Lawrence Chester Eagles of Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, September 2, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Lawrence was born in Salisbury, New Brunswick, November 5, 1912. After several years of farming he moved to Vancouver in 1950. In 1956 he married Annie MacQuarrie from Gunningsville, New Brunswick. They moved from B.C. to Fort William in 1958 where he worked for International Harvesters and United Repair Service until age 68. As he wasn't yet ready to retire he continued to work as a crossing guard until the age of 75. A long time member of Westfort Baptist Church Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his senior fellowship group and loved puzzles, bowling and woodworking. Many late nights were spent in his basement workshop or honing his puzzle solving skills. He was organized, inventive, hardworking, independent and gentle-spirited. In his own quiet way he showed his love and commitment to his friends, his family and his God. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Annie; three children, Chester of Peterbourough, Ontario, Laureen (Dave) Funk, Vaughn (Marilyn) of Surrey, B.C.; grandchildren, Jenna and Carly Eagles, Kylie, Christopher and Jamie Funk, and Jessica and Vanessa Eagles; sisters, Audrey Loftus and Ruth Steves; brothers, Basil, Gordon, Gesner, Nelson and Ernie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Ella; and sisters, Bertha and Frances. Visitation will be held Monday, September 6, 2004 at Jenkens Funeral Home from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Westfort Baptist Church, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Allan Piper officiating. Internment at Sunset Memorial Gardens will follow after a brief reception. Donations can be made to Westfort Baptist Memorial Fund, the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or St. Joseph's Palliative Care Unit - Thunder Bay. On-line Condolences at www.jenkens-funeral.ca www.obituariestoday.com