April 08th, 2020

Thomas Vernon Hunt
Thomas Vernon Hunt was born (1944) and raised in Deer Lodge, he passed away March 22, 2020.  
He began his career as an Electrician for the Milwakee Railroad.  He moved to Las Vegas, Nev. in 1972, where he married his wife of 47 years, Sheryl (Woodward) Hunt.  He went on to work at Titanium Metals Corporation as an Electrician for 20 years before moving to assist in the construction of Boulder Station Casino and then on to a Facilities Manager at the Rio Hotel & Casino where he retired in 2007.  
Thomas is survived by his wife Sheryl, daughter Shauna Kowalczik, son Shawn Hunt and three grandchildren.  Services are pending.

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Ernie Courtney Perrault, 81, of Deer Lodge, has passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer.
Ernie was born on September 7, 1938 to Narcisse (Ned) and Elizabeth Perrault in Everett, Wash. After graduating from Everett High, he chose a career in Air Craft machinist.
In 1960, he met Myra (Mickey) Upton and married her the same year. They had four sons, Randy, Noel, Kevin, and Jamie.
After retiring in 1994, Ernie and Mickey moved to Deer Lodge. Ernie spent his time rock hounding, camping, and enjoying family time. He was a history buff and everyone who knew him loved his humor and personality. 
Ernie was predeceased by his son Jamie Perrault. He is survived by daughter in-law Liana Perrault, son Randy and his wife Patricia, son Noel and his wife Heidi, and son Kevin and his wife Tammy; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of life memorial will be planned for when the Covid-19 crisis is over.

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Patrick Henry Williams
Patrick Henry Williams, 74, March 17, 1946 - March 28, 2020.
Pat went to be with the Lord on march 28, 2020. He was born in Allen, S.D. to Ralph and Cora Williams. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Pat is survived by his wife Linda, married 54 years. Pat and Linda had four children, Jon, Tresa, Stacy and Chad; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

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