STRONG, Orval Alvie Passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew with his family by his side, on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Pat for 32 years. Loving father of Eric (Leslie) of Orleans, Sheila of Aylmer, Roger of Winnipeg; and step-father of Gary Moodie of Toronto, Lyle Moodie of Winnipeg, Debbie deTraumauden (Shane Purdy) of Nelson, BC, Roland Chabot and Mike Chabot. Proud grandfather of Remie-Claire, Ben, Devin, Travis, Clayton, Jason, Adam, Hayley, Gillian and Mikey, and great-grandfather of Brandon. Dear brother of Irvin (Irene), Elmer (Anne) and Linda Johnston (Bill). Orval will be missed by many nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends from across the country. Orval was well known in the First Nations communities, working as an official for 35 years in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Ontario. Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Matawatchan on Wednesday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation at the church from 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Matawatchan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew or St. Andrew’s United Church, Matawatchan would be appreciated by the family.