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Terrance Bigtree of Akwesasne; age 54, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Community Hospital on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Loving companion of Renee Thompson. Dear father of Jason Benedict of Syracuse and father to chosen son Jimmy Jon Junior and godfather of Brandy. Proud grandfather of Jaeden and Jason Benedict. Dear son of Sandra Pierce Lazore of Nedrow, NY and the late William Bigtree. Dear brother of Tom Pierce and Lynn Pierce both of Akwesasne, Joleen Bigtree of Massena and Kelly Bayne of Rochester. Very close nephews Alexander Delormier and Jessie Benedict, one Uncle Thelbert Bigtree and many nieces, nephews, cousins and especially his many friends.

He was a proud member of the Journeymen Iron Workers, Local 440 for 38 years. Terrance loved spending time with his family and friends. A huge sports fan of the New York Yankees, New Jersey Devils, New York Giants and SU Basketball.

He was waked at 44 Wishe Delormier Road, Akwesasne, ON from Sunday, July 15th until a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Regis Church on Tuesday July 17, 2012.

Interment, Pierce Cemetery, Akwesasne.

Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of LAHAIE & SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482).

Messages of Condolences may be left at http://www.lahaiesullivan.ca