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Gaetan 'Gator' Marcil
August 8, 1953 ~ August 11, 2016 (age 63) 63 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Françoise Payant
August 23, 2016 5:18 PM
I have many great childhood memories of Gaetan in Cornwall. He and I went to school together. Also our parents' backyards were connected and I played often with his sister Estelle, whom I still consider a dear friend.
I offer my sincere condolences to Gaetan's immediate and extended family.
'La vie est un long au revoir à ceux qu'on aime.'
I offer my sincere condolences to Gaetan's immediate and extended family.
'La vie est un long au revoir à ceux qu'on aime.'
Message from Dean Lafleche
August 23, 2016 3:57 PM
To Connie and family
So sorry for your lost Gaetan was a great man and a wonderful neighbour
He will be missed
So sorry for your lost Gaetan was a great man and a wonderful neighbour
He will be missed
Message from Francesco and Maryse Tignanelli
August 22, 2016 7:26 PM
Lisa and Sara,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Mike and Dianne Newman
August 21, 2016 12:46 PM
Our deepest condolences.
Gator was one of the first firefighters I met when I started with the department and I was fortunate to be assigned to the same platoon many times over the years. He was a positive influence on on every shift he worked and a great mentor to myself and many other firefighters. Gates was always willing to share his knowledge and time with others, on or off the job, and he did it with that great big infectious smile. We're gonna miss ya Brother.
Gator was one of the first firefighters I met when I started with the department and I was fortunate to be assigned to the same platoon many times over the years. He was a positive influence on on every shift he worked and a great mentor to myself and many other firefighters. Gates was always willing to share his knowledge and time with others, on or off the job, and he did it with that great big infectious smile. We're gonna miss ya Brother.
Message from Yvonne Goulet
August 20, 2016 8:06 PM
Sara and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memories bring you peace and remain alive in your hearts.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memories bring you peace and remain alive in your hearts.
Message from Yvonne Goulet
August 20, 2016 8:06 PM
Sara and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memories bring you peace and remain alive in your hearts.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his memories bring you peace and remain alive in your hearts.
Message from Elaine & Claude
August 19, 2016 11:18 AM
Heartfelt Condolences to Connie, Lisa, Sara, and extended family.
Gatean, Your Vivacious Joyful Spirit lives on with us.
Your Giving Heart, Energized Warmth, as well as Your Always Present Kindness, will never be forgotten My Brother.
You are now ' The Gates' Keeper of The King of Kings Gardens ;)
Elaine & Claude
Gatean, Your Vivacious Joyful Spirit lives on with us.
Your Giving Heart, Energized Warmth, as well as Your Always Present Kindness, will never be forgotten My Brother.
You are now ' The Gates' Keeper of The King of Kings Gardens ;)
Elaine & Claude
Message from Leo and Nicole Duchesne
August 18, 2016 4:15 PM
It is with great sorrow that we have learned the passing of one great friend and Fire Fighter of a great respected family. My wife and I would like to offer his charming wife and the family, friends and co-workers our deepest and most sincere Condolences.
Gaetan served on the Bonfield Township Volunteer Fire Department for several years before joining the North Bay Fire Department which he became of great value to the Department and for the City. He was well liked and achieved many good promotions.
He always was very proud of serving the people any where he was...
I wish that God keeps him in His hands and bring him in Haven where I know that's where he belong. He will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him regardless of where it might have been...
Gaetan served on the Bonfield Township Volunteer Fire Department for several years before joining the North Bay Fire Department which he became of great value to the Department and for the City. He was well liked and achieved many good promotions.
He always was very proud of serving the people any where he was...
I wish that God keeps him in His hands and bring him in Haven where I know that's where he belong. He will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him regardless of where it might have been...
Message from Claude & Nat
August 18, 2016 1:01 PM
Gaetan, what an honour & privilege it's been for me to have known you as a good friend & brother firefighter. You've touched the lives of so many by your peaceful nature & sunny disposition. My days spent with you making maple syrup were very special & you taught me so much. Your pain & suffering is over now. Rest in peace my friend and by the way, I can still hear your laughter!
A candle was lit by susan vaillancourt
on August 18, 2016 12:46 PM
Message from Madeleine Benoit (family of Rolland Bourdon)
August 18, 2016 10:43 AM
Veuillez agréer nos plus sincères souhaits de condoléances et nos prières.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
A candle was lit by Madeleine et Richard Benoit (family of Rolland Bourdon)
on August 18, 2016 10:34 AM
Message from Luann and Lucien
August 17, 2016 7:14 PM
Dear Connie and Family,
We were very sorry to hear the passing of Gaetan. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May his loving spirit soar and may you all find solace in that image.
We were very sorry to hear the passing of Gaetan. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May his loving spirit soar and may you all find solace in that image.
Message from Micheline (Shank) Hart
August 17, 2016 2:51 PM
Connie, Sarah, Lisa and family,
I am sending you all my deepest sympathies. I remember going to your place when I went to school with Sarah many years ago in Bonfield and always seeing your dad/husband so full of life and joy. He had a smile that could light up a room. Breaks my heart that he has been taken so soon from you all. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
I am sending you all my deepest sympathies. I remember going to your place when I went to school with Sarah many years ago in Bonfield and always seeing your dad/husband so full of life and joy. He had a smile that could light up a room. Breaks my heart that he has been taken so soon from you all. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Message from Linda Jamieson
August 17, 2016 12:17 PM
Lucas, Lisa and Family, just wanted to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father and Grandpa. He was taken far too soon but it is always a blessing when a person passes out of the suffering they have endured. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Margaret Ann and Frank O'Hagan
August 16, 2016 11:34 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Connie and family. Take care. Your memories will keep you strong.
Message from Stephanie M.
August 15, 2016 9:42 PM
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Uncle Gaetan. He was a good man. I'll always remember his laugh and how kind he was to me and my family when we would spend a good part of the summer in North Bay when I was young. Auntie Connie, Lisa, Sara and family are in my thoughts; deepest sympathies to you. Love, Steph
Message from Bonfield Family Life Centre
August 15, 2016 8:29 PM
Connie and Family
We extend our most sincere condolences to you. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gaetan. We will always remember Gaetan as a kind, loving, and courageous man who was always willing to help others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We extend our most sincere condolences to you. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gaetan. We will always remember Gaetan as a kind, loving, and courageous man who was always willing to help others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Pete and Cindy ,,,,
on August 15, 2016 9:20 AM
A candle was lit by Heather Henry
on August 15, 2016 7:37 AM
Message from Virginia & Tony Elliott
August 15, 2016 7:17 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss. Will be thinking of you.
A candle was lit by Brad Davis & Debbie Smith
on August 14, 2016 6:56 PM
Message from Brad and Debbie
August 14, 2016 6:56 PM
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with Connie and Family and also with all of Gators' Fire Service families.
I first met Gator when he was with the North Himsworth (Callander)Fire Department, Got to know him much better when he was with Bonfield Fire Department and I was with North Himsworth (Callander) Fire DEDICATED to his calling in the Fire Services...
Rest easy Brother...
We have it from here...
I first met Gator when he was with the North Himsworth (Callander)Fire Department, Got to know him much better when he was with Bonfield Fire Department and I was with North Himsworth (Callander) Fire DEDICATED to his calling in the Fire Services...
Rest easy Brother...
We have it from here...
A candle was lit by Jess Rogers
on August 13, 2016 11:49 PM
A candle was lit by Linda Knight
on August 13, 2016 10:18 PM
Message from Maureen and Larry Carriere
August 13, 2016 2:17 PM
Connie and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gaetan was such a special person who touched our hearts deeply. He was a true example of what a Christian should be, never complaining, always saying how good God is. He considered his time in this world to be a gift and each person he met to be special especially Connie. We will all miss him, but know that he is in the presence of God.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gaetan was such a special person who touched our hearts deeply. He was a true example of what a Christian should be, never complaining, always saying how good God is. He considered his time in this world to be a gift and each person he met to be special especially Connie. We will all miss him, but know that he is in the presence of God.
Message from Mike Boyle
August 13, 2016 11:54 AM
I worked with Gaetan back in his grocery store days, you always knew it was going to be a good shift when you walked through the door and heard Gators laugh.
My condolences to his family, his Fire Dept family and all those that were touched by his friendship.
Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.
Godspeed Gator.
My condolences to his family, his Fire Dept family and all those that were touched by his friendship.
Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.
Godspeed Gator.
Message from Regis and Annette
August 13, 2016 11:43 AM
To Connie and Family
We are so saddened for your loss. We will always remember Gaetan as a strong and friendly man who was always in a good mood and was always ready and willing to help others. Our prayers are with you during these trying times.
We are so saddened for your loss. We will always remember Gaetan as a strong and friendly man who was always in a good mood and was always ready and willing to help others. Our prayers are with you during these trying times.
Message from Rhéo & Noëlla Shank
August 12, 2016 11:54 PM
Connie, Lisa and Sarah and family members, our deepest sympathies for Gaetan who left too early. We will remember him. Being a firefighter is such a great career, and I'm sure Geatan put all his courage in helping when people needed him and his co-workers. May he rest in peace and be assured our prayers will be with you all through this difficult time. We are so sorry that we won't be able to attend because we'll be gone on the 21st. Rest in peace Gaetan.
Message from Diane M.
August 12, 2016 1:53 PM
My deepest sympathies Connie to you, Lisa and Sara, Michael and Bonnie and to all the extended family. I was so sad to hear that Gaetan lost his battle against cancer. He fought hard and courageously. I fondly remember the many summers we would visit and he always made us fell welcomed. Steph and Chris will always cherish the memories of their visits to North Bay.
Gaetan was a great man and his memory will live forever in the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was a hard worker but also liked to have a good time after the chores were done. Friends and family were very important to him. When I think of Gaetan, I can almost hear his distinct laughter. It was so infectious. You will be dearly missed Gator. May you rest in peace. Diane xoxo
Gaetan was a great man and his memory will live forever in the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was a hard worker but also liked to have a good time after the chores were done. Friends and family were very important to him. When I think of Gaetan, I can almost hear his distinct laughter. It was so infectious. You will be dearly missed Gator. May you rest in peace. Diane xoxo
Message from Viviane Shank
August 12, 2016 1:53 PM
Once in a while, God sends a great man in our lives to show our the richness of his promises and Gaetan was such a man. The joy and strength he drew from his faith and how he lived his life is a testimony to God’s love and his personal relationship with Gaetan – a relationship that Gaetan shared over and over again. The love – the incredible love that has surrounded Gaetan was a grace shared with his friends, the brotherhood of fireman that were a constant, his faith community but mostly with his family – Connie, his children and grandchildren. Every day, Gaetan took his suffering and placed them at the cross and offered them up. He believed in God’s mercy and was offered a number of consolation through his illness. He was a blessing in my life and I will remember him always. I can’t say good-bye … just aurevoir.. until we meet again.
Message from Jennifer and Joey McCharles
August 12, 2016 1:47 PM
My sincere condolences Sara... We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Message from Peter Farrow/Brenda Burgess
August 12, 2016 12:27 PM
We have so many memories of Gator. Especially his laughter and his willingness to help anyone that needed it. He was a pleasure to work with and always took his job seriously. Our sincere condolences to his family. You will be missed Gator!!
Message from Mike Bechard
August 12, 2016 11:49 AM
My condolences on your loss... and what a true loss. Gaetan was and will continue to be an inspiration. We chatted many times when he "popped in" to say Hi at Station 1 to give us an update on his progress. His positive and spiritual outlook was infectious.
Message from Guylaine and Andrew
August 12, 2016 11:18 AM
To Connie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gator was a wonderful man, he taught me alot about firefighting. The courage he displayed through his illness is an inspiration to all of us. We will all miss his contagious smile.
Andrew and Guylaine
We are so sorry for your loss. Gator was a wonderful man, he taught me alot about firefighting. The courage he displayed through his illness is an inspiration to all of us. We will all miss his contagious smile.
Andrew and Guylaine
Message from Al & Jo-Anne Stankus
August 12, 2016 10:08 AM
To Connie and family
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Gaetan, our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Gaetan, our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Crystal McLeod
on August 12, 2016 8:42 AM
Message from Joe and Louise
August 11, 2016 11:23 PM
One of the best God ever made , he faced medical adversity as courageously as he did his job as a fire fighter and never lost faith in his Creator. He loved his family without limit and he will be missed by many.
Message from Joe and Louise Defonzo
August 11, 2016 11:10 PM
Gater
Message from Terry Rhonda Brett and Bailey
August 11, 2016 9:05 PM
You are going to be so missed by so many Gates. You are a true friend and inspiration to all. Most of all you made those around you better people. Until we meet again! Terry and Rhonda
A candle was lit by Debbie Jones
on August 11, 2016 6:24 PM
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