The family announces with sorrow the passing of Remi Lemaire 81 years. He was born and raised in Calumet Island, Quebec. A life in mining took him to Bancroft where he met his beloved wife Joyce (nee Fransky) of 62 years, then onto Elliot Lake then Chelmsford where he started and raised his family and continued his career in mining. He was a dedicated volunteer fire fighter for 25+ years in Rayside Balfour.
Cherished father of his daughter Michele Fredette (Michel), and dedicated son Kevin. Loving grandfather of Tyler (Megan), and Justin (Vanessa) all of Chelmsford, Megan (Jerome) of Temiskaming, and Jamie of Sudbury. Great grandfather of Blair, Oliver, Abbie, Amelia, Bonnie, Echo, and Eva.
He also leaves behind his brother Sylvio (Pauline), and sisters Suzanne (Sister of Ste. Marie), and Paulette (Gerry), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Aldora Lemaire, and by brothers Gaetan, and Joe, and sisters Vivianne, and Lucie. He also leaves behind his much loved four-legged friend Toby.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff from the south tower overflow and north tower 7th floor at Health Sciences North for all the wonderful care and kindness.
Donations to the Health Sciences North Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Respecting his wishes, there will be a memorial service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel at the Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch Street, Sudbury on Friday, November 25th, 2022 at 11:30 am. Friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday after 10:30 am. For those unable to attend the funeral can be viewed via livestream at: view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2OTA3NjY1ODIyMDM4OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Burial in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford Friday at 2 pm. For donations or messages of condolence www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Remi Micheal Lemaire Friday November 18th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sudbury, Province: Ontario