Obituary of Dalton Derue

“When the game is over, it is really just beginning”.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dalton Christopher George Derue-Ward, on Monday, September 25, 2017. Born on November 16, 1994. Beloved son of Chris Derue (Lori Smijan) and Tina Derue (Robert Lanteigne). Most cherished brother to Kianna (Brant Holbein), Carolyn Derue, Daniel Derue, and Rianna Smijan. Loving grandson to George & Lynda Derue (Late Ronalie Derue) and Bob Ward. Nephew to Terry & Denise Ward, Ted Ward, Tracy & Andrea Magagnin, Tess & Kevin Smith, Deanne & Steve Lapointe. Devoted uncle to Achilles, Gideon, Ayeila, and Lyra Holbein. Dalton will forever be remembered and truly missed by all loving family and friends. The family will receive friends at Verona Free Methodist Church (6804 Highway 38, Verona) on Friday, September 29th from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the church on Saturday, September 30th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Piccadilly Cemetery. Memorial donations (by cheque please) to Distress and Crisis Ontario will be remembered with appreciation by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the PAUL G. PAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 (613-386-7373). Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.paynefuneralhome.com