The family announces with sorrow his death in Sturgeon Falls, Sunday, January 1st 2012, at the age of 74 years. Son of the late Sa�l and late Rosa (née Beauparlant) Binette. Loving husband of Yvette Binette (née Savignac) of Sturgeon Falls. Dear father of Louise Mekers (Richard) of Sturgeon Falls, Michel (Sylvie) of Azilda and Daniel (Lynn) of Lavigne. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Ashley, Kayla, Braedan , Brianne and Ryan who were his pride and joy. Predeceased by his brothers Claude (Murielle of Sturgeon Falls) , Laurent and by his sister Cecile Arbour (late Sinaï). Raymond and Yvette were married for 46 years. During that time they were the owners and operators of Binette Bus Lines and Deluxe Camp in Lavigne. The family will receive friends at the Théorêt Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls, Friday, January 6 from 7 to 9pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 7th, at 11am in Notre-Dame de la Visitation Church, Lavigne. Donations to the Kidney Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. (cheques only)