So so sorry to hear this news. Ernie sure was a wonderful man, full of life! My deepest condolences Mona, Mike and family!

Dear Mona, so sorry to hear of Ernies passing. Im sure all his Chaput friends are welcoming him, and surrounding him with love and laughter. Prayers sent your way, as you travel through the terrible loss of your husband. Hugs, and love go out to you and all your loved ones!

Deepest condolences Mona and family. Rip Ernie

We would like to send condolences to Mona, Cathy, Mike, the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Ernie often enjoyed telling stories. One thing that stays in my mind is the happy smile Ernie had when he was talking about his family. He loved his wife, Mona and family very much.

Dear Mona, Mike and Cathy, I am very sorry for your loss , Ernie was always a breath of sunshine when I talked to him . He will be missed by all.

On behalf of the Kirkland Lake Professional Firefighters Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Brother Ernie Prentice.

Mona & Family, my thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. RIP Ernie.

Thinking of you Mona and Family hugs to everyone. I will always remember the time Ernie when we were living on second street. He quickly took Janice and Robert across the street and told them to stay there he was there to help put out the fire. The man who had fallen asleep and left something on the stove causing the fire got a very sever talking to from Ernie. My children often spoke of the fireman who hugged them and said it will be ok. He was one great man in many peoples eyes.

Dear Mona, we share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence.

Mona & Family, So sorry to hear of Ernies passing, it is so sad to lose a loved one, our deepest sympathies ????

Thank you to the friends that knew our dad. We knew our dad was great but it is very heartwarming to hear the previous stories.. Our mom and dad had a beautiful love story of 64 years. They never lived beyond their means We as a family lived a “simple life” Dad had a contagious laugh, but he could also be a stubborn mule!! We would go camping fishing. Mike and I knew dad was a good storyteller!! Dad loved to share news of our accomplishments and steal a piece of mom’s chocolate bar and blame it on the dogs!! Dad had a unique skill of remembering “everyone’s name” But also connecting and weaving the history of people lives in this community of Kirkland lake.. Dad loved to social whether it be in the grocery stores or working at different things!! Our dad had a heart of gold!! As a litte girl mom and I would walk to Chaput highway and wait for dad. When the whistle would blow you could see dad coming thru the gate with his silver lunch pail swinging. When he would teach mom and I he would always give mom a kiss and then throw me up on his shoulders. Those were memories I cherish. Mike wasn’t born yet. You see we moved to federal in 1960 so mike is a federal guy and only new of dad being a firefighter. When dad got hired on the fire dept. He swung our mom round and round in the kitchen. Mom was crying. It was the best job he could of got as he used to chase the fire truck all the time!! Than after dad became a firefighter he would go to dangerous fires and mom, Mike and I would hear the sirens or heard it was a bad one. Mom would take us and we would go and hold hands and say a prayer for all the fireman!!! After fighting a fire our dad would walk through the door and us kids run and jump in his arms. Mom thank you for loving our dad. Mom kept dad grounded and gave him support like no one could. Mom was the glue. They loved each other so much. Mom and Mike love is what got dad to defy the odd with amazing will to live. The courage and strength, humility posed right until his last breath truly showed the man he was!! Someone you can be proud to call your dad. Us children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren will miss him deeply. We as “Ernie’s” family are proud of his legacy he leaves behind. The world is a better place because dad “lived it”. We love you and you shall not be forgotten. Because of you dad the stories you’ve told us will live on. Mind you they might have some extra bs in them (oops) sorry that’s a no no The memories we’ve shared and most important. You loved each one of us Gary, Virginia and our kids, Christopher, Daniel, Alison, Trent, Walker, Alisa, Alyssa and Paisley. So this is our family saying for the special bench “May we walk these shores, hand in hand, forever. Goodbye dad

So very sorry for your loss. Ernie was a gentle man. My thoughts are with you Mona and to all Ernies family and friends.

So sorry to hear of Ernie passing . May he Rest In Peace .

Sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing, we were together growing up and he always made us laugh, he was a cousin of mine, and I am sure that we will all miss him, but we will have a lot of good memories of him.

Sincere condolences to the Prentice family from the Officers and Members of Doric Lodge No. 623 AF&AM. Ernie was a devoted Mason and a member of the lodge for 37 years.

Our deepest condolences Mona and to your family,

Condolences to you Mona and your Family…Ernie will be missed by all who knew and loved him…RIP Ernie..xo

Mona and family, my most sincere condolences.

Awww so sorry Mona,I’ll miss not meeting in the grocery stores.

My heartfelt condolences to Mike, Mona, Cathy and families. Ernie was a wonderful and caring man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I am so very sorry for your loss. Dee

Sending the most Sincerest Sympathy to All Family & Friends.

Dear Mona and family…. Memories of Ernie, myself and other Chaput-Hughes friends playing on the grounds of Kirkland Lake West Public School, are indelibly etched in my mind….he was a great guy…..our thoughts and prayers are with you……

Virginia and Mike my sincere condolences

Dear family. Ernie was a great man. Always said high. We will never forget him. Our deepest sympathy. RIP Ernie

Mona, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Our condolences, he was a great friend and cousin. We send you and the family our love R.I.P. Ernie.

RIP Ernie. The Bassett girls loved you very much. You and Moey have a very special place in our hearts forever and always.

Mona and family, Ernie was a great man to work with he will be missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rob and Nancy

Dear Mona, Mike, Daniel and families, We are so very sorry to hear of Ernies passing. He was alsways ready with a smile and a story. You are in our thoughts.

Dear Mona and family. Our deepest sympathy.

Ernie was a fine gentleman and we were proud to have him as a life member of our volunteer fire brigade. Thinking of his family at this time.

Mona and family We are sorry for your loss

Dear Mona, special friendships like the one you and Ernie shared with Billy and Connie come along once in a lifetime. On the behalves of Tracy, Cory, Sherry, my husband and fellow Mason, Richard Kallio, and myself, I send sincere condolences to you, your children, and grandchildren and families. Ernie, Billy, and my dad, Jack, are up there waiting together to get their moose. Sincerely, Laurie

RIP Ernie and we are so sorry to hear that you are gone to a better place. Our love at this time goes out to Mona and the family. May God put His Loving Arms around you all and comfort you God Bless you all

So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing Mona & family…..may memories keep him close….he will be missed