Jean Louis Croteau, age 77 died on September 19, 2005 after a brief illness. His family was by his side. He is survived by his wife Nellie, five children, five step children and fifteen grandchildren. His children are Sylvia Shackles (Bob), Francine Nevay (Chuck), Gerald Croteau (Joann), Susan Brown (Craig), Annie Lyle (Warren). His step children are Julie Edwards (Hal), Mike Edwards (Alida), Leslie MacGregor (David), Jim Edwards (Susan). He was predeceased by his first wife Pierrette and step children William and Kevin. Visitation will be at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl St. East, Brockville on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 22nd. at 10 a.m. in the Barclay Funeral Home Chapel. In memoriams to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.