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Laurent Maurice Dumais
September 10, 1935 ~ December 2, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Tom Gronert, Thunder Bay ON
December 9, 2016 12:59 PM
I had the privilege to work with Laurent for more than 40 years. He was a great man. He was always caring to the needs of others in the community. His passing is a loss to all.
Message from Tom Gronert, Thunder Bay ON
December 9, 2016 12:58 PM
I had the privilege to work with Laurent for more than 40 years. He was a great man. He was always caring to the needs of others in the community. His passing is a loss to all.
A candle was lit by Sylvie and Robert Grenier
on December 7, 2016 1:50 PM
Message from Corinna
December 6, 2016 3:16 PM
Dear Cecile
You don't know me I'm a family friend from Manitouwadge; I used to refer to Laurent as my second Dad.
I offer my sincere condolences on your great loss.
I pray that you can find the peace, comfort and strength you will need .... From the blessed opportunity/gift of having been loved by such a sweet, kind and caring, generous, and gentle loving man of honour and integrity.
As I'm sure your friendship and love were a blessing & comfort to him as well.
May you also find comfort that Jesus too understands your ache and loss- having learned of the loss of His dear friend,Lazarus, John 14:35-36 ....
And He gave us...
1Corinthians 13:13
I will keep you in my prayers,
Corinna Yurchak
You don't know me I'm a family friend from Manitouwadge; I used to refer to Laurent as my second Dad.
I offer my sincere condolences on your great loss.
I pray that you can find the peace, comfort and strength you will need .... From the blessed opportunity/gift of having been loved by such a sweet, kind and caring, generous, and gentle loving man of honour and integrity.
As I'm sure your friendship and love were a blessing & comfort to him as well.
May you also find comfort that Jesus too understands your ache and loss- having learned of the loss of His dear friend,Lazarus, John 14:35-36 ....
And He gave us...
1Corinthians 13:13
I will keep you in my prayers,
Corinna Yurchak
Message from Ron Bégin
December 7, 2016 9:16 AM
Allow me to offer my condolences for the loss of your father. Take comfort in that your parents lived very full lives from the family upbringing on Swallow Drive in Manitouwadge, to their retirement years in the North Bay area. My brother (Jacques) and I were pleased to see them at some of the festivals we organized in Mattawa and Sturgeon Falls. They always took the time to say hello and catch up. Great people.. Celebrate the great memories.
Message from Corinna Yurchak
December 6, 2016 2:37 PM
Dear Anne, Carole, Monique and Diane (spouses, grand children and great grandchildren)
I'm sorry to hear of your great loss. My heart aches for you.
I was very fortunate and blessed to have called your parents, my 'Mom & Dad ll.' I have treasured many fond, loving & humorous memories of them ... They always had those beautiful happy smiles on their faces, they were truly a great love story and their joy and love grew as you girls matured and brought spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren into their lives!
I remember your Dad as being a great big cuddly teddy bear! He always had a beautiful smile on his face, gave great hugs and really made me feel like one of his own kids- thank you for sharing that part of him with me. (& for sharing your Mom too!)
My greatest regret is that I let life get in the way and that I didn't keep in touch. (Your Dad's (com)passion for the less fortunate is dear to my heart as well.)
All of you are so blessed to have had such great role models growing up with such immense love, have witnessed their faith & the love that they had for each other and for each of you, and for the many many people that were blessed to meet and know them through the years.
Your father is a man of honour and integrity, a strong man of faith, he lived/led a life with Jesus compassionate heart within him.
Dear friends, I know the faith and love & precious memories (their legacy) your parents shared with you -will give you the comfort, peace, and solace that you will need, to sustain you until you are reunited with Dad, your Mom, Lise and Kevin ....once again.
Love & prayers and many hugs
Corinna Yurchak
John 14:1-3, 26-20
Ps. I've attached my email address of you'd like to keep in touch...
I'm sorry to hear of your great loss. My heart aches for you.
I was very fortunate and blessed to have called your parents, my 'Mom & Dad ll.' I have treasured many fond, loving & humorous memories of them ... They always had those beautiful happy smiles on their faces, they were truly a great love story and their joy and love grew as you girls matured and brought spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren into their lives!
I remember your Dad as being a great big cuddly teddy bear! He always had a beautiful smile on his face, gave great hugs and really made me feel like one of his own kids- thank you for sharing that part of him with me. (& for sharing your Mom too!)
My greatest regret is that I let life get in the way and that I didn't keep in touch. (Your Dad's (com)passion for the less fortunate is dear to my heart as well.)
All of you are so blessed to have had such great role models growing up with such immense love, have witnessed their faith & the love that they had for each other and for each of you, and for the many many people that were blessed to meet and know them through the years.
Your father is a man of honour and integrity, a strong man of faith, he lived/led a life with Jesus compassionate heart within him.
Dear friends, I know the faith and love & precious memories (their legacy) your parents shared with you -will give you the comfort, peace, and solace that you will need, to sustain you until you are reunited with Dad, your Mom, Lise and Kevin ....once again.
Love & prayers and many hugs
Corinna Yurchak
John 14:1-3, 26-20
Ps. I've attached my email address of you'd like to keep in touch...
Message from Sherry Funston
December 6, 2016 1:08 PM
Dear Di
I am so very sorry that you have lost your Dad. I met him only once but certainly heard you speak of him many times and always with love and much affection. In particular, I think of his helping you and Robin with your deck and the "lattice" wall.
He was larger than life in many ways and I know you will miss him very much. But Di, you gave him so much and no one fought harder for him when he had medical issues. You are such a caring person and from what I read, you got a great deal of that from your Dad.
I'll see you when you get back home - safe journey.
Sherry
I am so very sorry that you have lost your Dad. I met him only once but certainly heard you speak of him many times and always with love and much affection. In particular, I think of his helping you and Robin with your deck and the "lattice" wall.
He was larger than life in many ways and I know you will miss him very much. But Di, you gave him so much and no one fought harder for him when he had medical issues. You are such a caring person and from what I read, you got a great deal of that from your Dad.
I'll see you when you get back home - safe journey.
Sherry
Message from Angele Forgues
December 6, 2016 7:01 AM
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to family and friends who knew your father. Take comfort in knowing that he is now with his beloved wife Rose and daughter Lise, watching over his children and loved ones. May your find comfort in the many memories that you share with family and friends. He was an inspiration to many people and was so proud of his children. XOX Angele
A candle was lit by Corinna Yurchak
on December 6, 2016 2:32 AM
Message from Syl & Eileen Yurchak
December 6, 2016 2:08 AM
We are sending our love and prayers in the loss of your Dad, grandfather, great grand father and friend, may the good Lord be your comfort and peace.
We have so many many precious memories of your Dad and Mom. God has blessed us with two of the best friends. Now they are together again.
We asked Jesus and Mary to hold your families close to their hearts. Words cannot say what we feel at this time.
We shall keep all of you in our prayers and fondly remember all the times we were together and the fun and fantastic times we had, the love and laughter, tears and sorrow and all the ordinary times as well -we shall cherish in our hearts. May the Lord and blessed Mary hold all of you close to their hearts - and may you know and feel the living embrace we are enfolding you in with our love & Prayers
Love Syl& Eileen, Michael, Linda and Corinna
A candle was lit by Syl & Eileen Yurchak
on December 6, 2016 2:06 AM
Message from Celine Jones
December 5, 2016 11:50 PM
My deepest condolences to all of you. I will never forget his contagious smile and the love he had for his family. He will be missed by all.
Celine, Craig, Ethan, Jacob
Celine, Craig, Ethan, Jacob
Message from Cecile Darlow
December 5, 2016 10:48 PM
You never said I'm leaving, You never said goodbye,You were gone before l know it.And only God know why. A million times l needed you, A million times l cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life l loved you dearly in death. L love you still, in my heart you hold a place,That no one will ever fill, it broke my heart to lose you.But you didn't go alone.For part of me went with you the day God took you home...to the family and my dear Aunt Cecile...Love& Prayers
Message from Toronto, ON
December 5, 2016 9:09 PM
So sorry to hear of Mr. Dumais's passing. He had a profound love for his family and his faith, and a great sense of humour which he shared generously. When he spoke about his children and grandchildren he was so proud; his eyes lit up like the stars in the sky, and his smile was as broad as could be. May you have many happy memories once your tears are slowed. Kathleen P. Toronto
Message from Louise Gaudreault
December 5, 2016 8:51 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss, he was a wonderful man with a kind and gentle soul and loved by all. He is certainly with his Rose again dancing with her in Heaven. Sincere condolences to the entire family.
Message from Alfredo, Emanuel, Lynn & Maria Cabral
December 5, 2016 5:54 PM
We the Cabral Family offer our sincerest sympathies to the Dumas Family for the loss of Laurent. May he always be in the hearts of those he loved.
Take care.
Take care.
Message from Anne, Diane, Monique and Carole
January 2, 2017 3:51 PM
Thank you, our Dear Cabral friends.
We are so grateful for the support from our Manitouwadge friends. Our memories of my Dad, inevitably will include memories of our wonderful family time there. So many good memories to lift our spirits in the hard days ahead.
With warmest regards,
Anne (for the daughters)
We are so grateful for the support from our Manitouwadge friends. Our memories of my Dad, inevitably will include memories of our wonderful family time there. So many good memories to lift our spirits in the hard days ahead.
With warmest regards,
Anne (for the daughters)
Message from Marilyn And Rick Hales
December 5, 2016 12:51 PM
We are very sorry to hear of your loss,embrace all the wonderful memories.
Hugs
Marilyn and Rick
Hugs
Marilyn and Rick
Message from Anne, Carole, Monique and Diane
January 2, 2017 3:49 PM
Thank you so much, Marilyn and Rick.
We are so very fortunate to have so very many memories to carry us through these dark days. We were very lucky to have my folks as parents and lucky still to have our family years in such a wonderful place as Manitouwadge. Both of our families are charged with the great responsibility of carrying on those legacies of love and laughter - how wonderful of us.
Sincerely,
Anne (for the Dumais daughters)
We are so very fortunate to have so very many memories to carry us through these dark days. We were very lucky to have my folks as parents and lucky still to have our family years in such a wonderful place as Manitouwadge. Both of our families are charged with the great responsibility of carrying on those legacies of love and laughter - how wonderful of us.
Sincerely,
Anne (for the Dumais daughters)
Message from Pauline Boulanger
December 5, 2016 12:06 PM
I was blessed to know Laurent, a loving, kind and funny man. My sinceres condolences to my very special aunt Cécile and family. Thoughts and prayers for all
Message from Anne, Diane, Monique and Carole
January 2, 2017 3:46 PM
Thank you, Pauline for your kind words and sympathies.
The support of your family has been so touching for all of us and we are so grateful to know that your amazing, loving Aunt will be wrapped in love over the next difficult weeks and months. We will all do our best to keep his legacy of love and laughter alive.
Warmest regards,
Anne (for Larry's daughters)
The support of your family has been so touching for all of us and we are so grateful to know that your amazing, loving Aunt will be wrapped in love over the next difficult weeks and months. We will all do our best to keep his legacy of love and laughter alive.
Warmest regards,
Anne (for Larry's daughters)
Message from Marney Ishoj
December 5, 2016 9:31 AM
My sincere condolences to Laurent's family and to Cecile and her family as well. I met Larry through my friend Marc Mantha and his mom Cecile and even though I didn't know Larry long, what a lasting impression he made on me in the short time that I did. He was such a positive and kind man and I will miss him very much!
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains..
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Anonymous
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains..
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Anonymous
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
Message from Anne, Diane, Monique and Carole
January 2, 2017 3:42 PM
Thank you, Marney!
Such kind words and the loveliest of poem. They really do bring some comfort as we face the prospect of this sweet, sweet man having left our physical world - knowing that he is not really gone. We will surely do our very best to keep his memory and legacy alive in our hearts, words and deeds.
Thank you for your support of all of us over December 5 and 6 at the visitation and funeral and especially for your ongoing support of Marc and Cecile. He cared so deeply for the Mantha's and I know they feel his physical loss too.
With appreciation and warmest regards,
Anne (on behalf of the sisters)
Such kind words and the loveliest of poem. They really do bring some comfort as we face the prospect of this sweet, sweet man having left our physical world - knowing that he is not really gone. We will surely do our very best to keep his memory and legacy alive in our hearts, words and deeds.
Thank you for your support of all of us over December 5 and 6 at the visitation and funeral and especially for your ongoing support of Marc and Cecile. He cared so deeply for the Mantha's and I know they feel his physical loss too.
With appreciation and warmest regards,
Anne (on behalf of the sisters)
Message from Bob & Joyce Jolley
December 5, 2016 7:37 AM
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all residents at Nipissing Condo No 17, I express our deepest condolences to Laurent's family. We enjoyed many years of Laurent's assistance and friendship both as a member of the Board and a neighbour. He and Rose were always willing to help out spending many volunteer hours to the benefit of others. He was a good friend and mentor and a very active member of our common room group. He will be missed but certainly never forgotten.
Message from Anne, Diane, Monique and Carole - the daughters
January 2, 2017 3:36 PM
Dear Mr and Mrs Jolley,
Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all residents at Nipissing Condo No 17. My parents truly loved all their years there and we, the girls, always felt welcome not only by them, but by all those we encountered. We will never forget the friendship and support they found there. Wishing you all comfort and joy in the years to come.
With warmest regards,
The Dumais Girls
Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all residents at Nipissing Condo No 17. My parents truly loved all their years there and we, the girls, always felt welcome not only by them, but by all those we encountered. We will never forget the friendship and support they found there. Wishing you all comfort and joy in the years to come.
With warmest regards,
The Dumais Girls
Message from Joe and Diane Pigeon
December 5, 2016 6:20 AM
Our deepest condolence to Cecile and Laurent's children. We will miss him at the legion, seeing him and Cecile enjoying the music and dancing . We always took the opportunity to sit with them and chat. He had a good sense of humour, kind and a true gentleman.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole (the daughters)
January 2, 2017 3:32 PM
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Pigeon!
My Dad so loved to dance and we are so happy he had so many years to do so. Thank you for contributing to that joy. We will keep his legacy of dancing, laughing and loving alive, in his honour.
Thank you for your kindness and support during this tough days.
Anne (for the Dumais girls)
My Dad so loved to dance and we are so happy he had so many years to do so. Thank you for contributing to that joy. We will keep his legacy of dancing, laughing and loving alive, in his honour.
Thank you for your kindness and support during this tough days.
Anne (for the Dumais girls)
Message from Karen Gerow Radnor and the Gerow Family
December 4, 2016 8:58 PM
Dear Carole, Diane, Monique and Anne and families...our hearts join with yours as you bid "farewell for now" to your dear dear Dad. We will be together in spirit on Tue. Dec 6 (would have been our Dad, Wayne's 78th birthday)! We have so many great memories of shared family times, including Manitouwadge and California and Havelock. We will plan to see you next August. Thank you for the opportunity to share blessings with our local foodbank. A donation honouring your Dad will be made to the Havelock Food Bank from Theresa Gerow, Chris, Karen, Kathy, Connie and their families xo. Such a good role model of a man, a Christian, a husband, a father, a friend...we were all blessed to have Laurent in our lives!
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
January 2, 2017 3:29 PM
Karen and Family
Thank you so much for keeping us in your thoughts on December 5 and 6 and for your kind words honouring my Dad, here. Your family held such a special place in my Dad's heart - he cherished the memories from Haileybury, Manitouwadge and California and Havelock. Nothing made him happier then sitting in on a family Jam!!
And I love that Havelock Food Bank is benefiting in his memory, Karen. Helping those in his community who had less was always important to him. He was such a good man. Sigh.
We are really looking forward to seeing some of you in August! Stay tuned for details for August 19!
With appreciation and affection,
Anne (for the sisters)
Thank you so much for keeping us in your thoughts on December 5 and 6 and for your kind words honouring my Dad, here. Your family held such a special place in my Dad's heart - he cherished the memories from Haileybury, Manitouwadge and California and Havelock. Nothing made him happier then sitting in on a family Jam!!
And I love that Havelock Food Bank is benefiting in his memory, Karen. Helping those in his community who had less was always important to him. He was such a good man. Sigh.
We are really looking forward to seeing some of you in August! Stay tuned for details for August 19!
With appreciation and affection,
Anne (for the sisters)
Message from Andrea and Bruce Fraser (Pelletier)
December 4, 2016 5:39 PM
Our deepest condolences to all of your family at this difficult time. We have been in North Bay these past few years, and loved to see your dad at church. Always had a hug for him as he was such a link to our history in Manitouwadge and family. He always spoke proudly of his family and had a sparkle when he was going on a trip to visit one of his kids. Bruce says thanks to all the coaching he got from Lawrence in his Geco days. He has always had great respect for your dad. May God comfort you all. God Bless
Message from Anne, Diane, Monique and Carole
December 30, 2016 3:52 PM
Thanks for your message, Andrea and for your hugs at the viewing. It warms my heart to think he got some hugs in with you these last years. Manitouwadge and all its residents held such a special place in his heart and those hugs would have been such a gift. I can see the twinkle now as I think about how he would have smiled when talking about us....and his other love, Geco lol. Thanks to Bruce for the respect - my Dad meant the very best in his teaching, even if he was a bit tough on his guys (and us girls). We are all better for it!
Wishing you, Bruce and the kids all the very best. With affection and appreciation.
Anne (and the sisters)
Wishing you, Bruce and the kids all the very best. With affection and appreciation.
Anne (and the sisters)
Message from Rosanne Dumais-Thomson & Alex Thomson
December 4, 2016 3:38 PM
With our deepest condolences to the family and for all that had the gift knowing and spending time with Uncle Laurence. He was a driving positive force for the family and a role model for all of us. We will honour his passion of making people feel special and needed, by treating those that we encounter in the same fashion. Uncle Laurence you left us too soon and we will miss your smile and your optimistic attitude, however take solace that you are reunited with Aunt Rose.
With much love and sincere sympathy, Rosanne Dumais-Thomson & Alex Thomson
With much love and sincere sympathy, Rosanne Dumais-Thomson & Alex Thomson
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 30, 2016 3:46 PM
Dear Roseanne and Alex,
Such a lovely message. I know that we girls will do our very best to keep that legacy of making others feel special and needed alive and we are touched that you intend to do the same! It gives me happy tingles to think about the love and laughter that will bring into this world on his behalf. He and Mom are surely glad to be dancing together again and looking down at the goodness they have left behind.
Sending you both a wave of affection and appreciation.
Anne (for the sisters)
Such a lovely message. I know that we girls will do our very best to keep that legacy of making others feel special and needed alive and we are touched that you intend to do the same! It gives me happy tingles to think about the love and laughter that will bring into this world on his behalf. He and Mom are surely glad to be dancing together again and looking down at the goodness they have left behind.
Sending you both a wave of affection and appreciation.
Anne (for the sisters)
Message from Darlene, Ernie, Kristie and Brittany Brassard
December 4, 2016 2:18 PM
Carole, Diane, Monique and Anne:
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Remember that those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day.
Their memories remain in our hearts.
May loving memories heal your pain.
With heartfelt sympathies.
This gentle giant with that wining smile will be deeply missed.
Love Ernie, Darlene, Kristie and Brittany
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Remember that those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day.
Their memories remain in our hearts.
May loving memories heal your pain.
With heartfelt sympathies.
This gentle giant with that wining smile will be deeply missed.
Love Ernie, Darlene, Kristie and Brittany
Message from Anne, Monique, Daine and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:49 PM
Dear Darlene and Ernie,
Your sweet, sweet words and presence at the viewing were so very appreciated. He so loved his big family and it warms our hearts to see how very much everyone loved him.....loves him back. We were so very lucky to have had him....
Sending love, hugs and thanks,
Anne (for the sisters)
Your sweet, sweet words and presence at the viewing were so very appreciated. He so loved his big family and it warms our hearts to see how very much everyone loved him.....loves him back. We were so very lucky to have had him....
Sending love, hugs and thanks,
Anne (for the sisters)
A SWEET SOLACE SPRAY was sent on December 4, 2016
With our deepest sympathies our thoughts & prayers are will you all. Love Lucien, Jeannie, Joanne, Darlene, Lorraine, Rosanne, Rachelle & Spouses.
Message from Chuck Phillips
December 4, 2016 1:49 PM
Fond memories of my mining days at Greco. Had some good times. He will be missed
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:45 PM
Hey Chuck,
His love for the mine was second only to his love for his family.....he really, really loved GECO and the people who made it work. Thanks for reaching out to us during this time and reminding us how many people crossed his path and how he made an impression on them. We were so lucky to have him as a Dad, We will miss him so.
Thank you and wishing you well,
Anne (for the girls)
His love for the mine was second only to his love for his family.....he really, really loved GECO and the people who made it work. Thanks for reaching out to us during this time and reminding us how many people crossed his path and how he made an impression on them. We were so lucky to have him as a Dad, We will miss him so.
Thank you and wishing you well,
Anne (for the girls)
Message from Grace & Steve White
December 4, 2016 11:39 AM
Steve and I send our deepest condolences, our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:42 PM
Dear Grace and Steve,
Thank you for your thoughtful words and for trying so hard to help when we were in need. Though my father lived in some other places, his love for Manitouwadge and its people was never matched. You are great examples of why he/we feel that way.
Sending you our wishes of comfort and joy in these holidays and in the weeks to come.
Anne (for the sisters).
Thank you for your thoughtful words and for trying so hard to help when we were in need. Though my father lived in some other places, his love for Manitouwadge and its people was never matched. You are great examples of why he/we feel that way.
Sending you our wishes of comfort and joy in these holidays and in the weeks to come.
Anne (for the sisters).
Message from George & Claudette Bodak
December 4, 2016 10:36 AM
Sincere sympathy during this difficult time. No one knows exactly how you feel but may it help to know that many thoughts and prayers are with you girls and your families.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:34 PM
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bodak,
Thank you for your message. Going through this on-line book and the messages on Facebook and seeing so many of our Manitouwadge friends reaching out to us does truly help. It reminds us of the love and laughter my parents infused into this world. Truly theirs were lives well lived and we, the girls, were so lucky to have them and all of you, making us the women we are today. Each of us continuing on their legacy and sprinkling or days with our Manitouwadge-ness.
Wishing you and your family comfort and joy in the coming days and weeks.
Anne (on behalf of the "girls")
Thank you for your message. Going through this on-line book and the messages on Facebook and seeing so many of our Manitouwadge friends reaching out to us does truly help. It reminds us of the love and laughter my parents infused into this world. Truly theirs were lives well lived and we, the girls, were so lucky to have them and all of you, making us the women we are today. Each of us continuing on their legacy and sprinkling or days with our Manitouwadge-ness.
Wishing you and your family comfort and joy in the coming days and weeks.
Anne (on behalf of the "girls")
Message from Louise Wall
December 4, 2016 10:36 AM
Sincere sympathy to Cecile and to Larry's children on the loss of a truly wonderful man. I met Larry and Cecile when they joined my "Arise" group and they remained very special friends to me. Larry was truly a man of God, so kind and genuine. His smile lighted up everyone 's day. He will be missed. R.I.P. my friend.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Anne
December 22, 2016 11:29 PM
Mrs. Wall,
Thank you for this lovely note. We count our blessings that my Dad's last years included his beloved companion Cecile and a continued commitment to his faith. Both brought him such joy and comfort. In his last days, it was prayer and song that eased his mind the most and we (with sweet Cecile) were glad to share those with him. May his faith and your meeting continue to inspire your learning, as it does ours.
On behalf of my sisters and I, please accept our gratitude and a wish that comfort and joy find you this holiday season and for the year to come.
Anne
Thank you for this lovely note. We count our blessings that my Dad's last years included his beloved companion Cecile and a continued commitment to his faith. Both brought him such joy and comfort. In his last days, it was prayer and song that eased his mind the most and we (with sweet Cecile) were glad to share those with him. May his faith and your meeting continue to inspire your learning, as it does ours.
On behalf of my sisters and I, please accept our gratitude and a wish that comfort and joy find you this holiday season and for the year to come.
Anne
Message from Rita Dermott (Bogensberger)
December 4, 2016 8:58 AM
My deepest condolences to the family, I remember him as a very kind and loving father to those great girls ( and boy) that lived down the street.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:24 PM
Dear Rita,
Your words brought tears, but definitely of the heart warming variety. He WAS a very kind and loving father and we are so fortunate to have had him around for 81 years. We have all strived to fill our own homes with love, from the wonderful example my parents set and this is a great reminder of the value of that and the impact on those who carry on.
Many thanks and wishing you nothing but comfort and joy in the days and weeks to come.
Anne (for the girls)
Your words brought tears, but definitely of the heart warming variety. He WAS a very kind and loving father and we are so fortunate to have had him around for 81 years. We have all strived to fill our own homes with love, from the wonderful example my parents set and this is a great reminder of the value of that and the impact on those who carry on.
Many thanks and wishing you nothing but comfort and joy in the days and weeks to come.
Anne (for the girls)
Message from Marcelle Bilton
December 4, 2016 8:36 AM
Carole, Diane, Monique & Anne,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Larry coming home from work with many stories from the mine about him. He truly was a man of wisdom and was well respected. He will be missed by many.~ RIP Mr. Dumais.
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Larry coming home from work with many stories from the mine about him. He truly was a man of wisdom and was well respected. He will be missed by many.~ RIP Mr. Dumais.
Message from Marcelle Bilton
December 4, 2016 8:36 AM
Carole, Diane, Monique & Anne,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Larry coming home from work with many stories from the mine about him. He truly was a man of wisdom and was well respected. He will be missed by many.~ RIP Mr. Dumais.
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Larry coming home from work with many stories from the mine about him. He truly was a man of wisdom and was well respected. He will be missed by many.~ RIP Mr. Dumais.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:20 PM
Dear Marcelle,
Thinking of my Dad at works brings a smile to my face - he loved it there so very much and took his role as a leader VERY seriously - both a blessing and a curse depending on the employee. lol. We will carry this memory you shared and so, so many others with us to light our darker days. Thank you for your kind words and wishes for us sisters.
With affection and appreciation,
Anne (on behalf of all the sisters)
Thinking of my Dad at works brings a smile to my face - he loved it there so very much and took his role as a leader VERY seriously - both a blessing and a curse depending on the employee. lol. We will carry this memory you shared and so, so many others with us to light our darker days. Thank you for your kind words and wishes for us sisters.
With affection and appreciation,
Anne (on behalf of all the sisters)
Message from The Macleod Family from Warbler Drive.
December 4, 2016 8:36 AM
Our deepest condolences to your family, cherish all the wonderful memories. They will place a smile on your face when you least expect it.....take care,
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:15 PM
To you, our MacLeod Neighbours.
Seeing so many familiar names from our wonderful years in Manitouwadge definitely help invoke a lot of fond memories of a life well lived and a home filled with love. Thank you for you kind words and wishes and know we in turn send our wishes for a holiday and new year filled with comfort and joy.
Anne
Seeing so many familiar names from our wonderful years in Manitouwadge definitely help invoke a lot of fond memories of a life well lived and a home filled with love. Thank you for you kind words and wishes and know we in turn send our wishes for a holiday and new year filled with comfort and joy.
Anne
Message from Sandra McDonald
December 4, 2016 7:34 AM
Dear Carole, Diane, and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Sandra
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Sandra
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:11 PM
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for your kind words. We take great comfort in all the prayers and condolences coming from our Manitouwadge "family". We hold our years with him there and since in our hearts as the special gift those moments are.
Wishing you and yours health and happiness.
Anne
Thank you for your kind words. We take great comfort in all the prayers and condolences coming from our Manitouwadge "family". We hold our years with him there and since in our hearts as the special gift those moments are.
Wishing you and yours health and happiness.
Anne
Message from Finley Bakker
December 3, 2016 11:16 PM
I will always remember Laurent for helping me so much when I started in the mining game 40 some years ago.My father always told me listen to him and I did. He taught me a lot, including respect.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:08 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Finley!
The priest actually spoke about your parents during my Dad's funeral mass - how my Dad "suggested", he should visit your parents. He was of course reminding many of us that my Dad's suggestions could be rather "firm" lol. Father Tony talked about what a lesson it was for him as a young priest to meet such kind and generous souls, who never complained to the world about their physical challenges. They were so generous. My Dad was a GREAT admirer of your parents and so were all my sisters and I (I visited the rocks more then a few times). It truly brought tears of sweet remembering and warm smiles shared between us girls.
Wishing you comfort and joy in these holidays and for 2017.
Thank you again,
Anne
The priest actually spoke about your parents during my Dad's funeral mass - how my Dad "suggested", he should visit your parents. He was of course reminding many of us that my Dad's suggestions could be rather "firm" lol. Father Tony talked about what a lesson it was for him as a young priest to meet such kind and generous souls, who never complained to the world about their physical challenges. They were so generous. My Dad was a GREAT admirer of your parents and so were all my sisters and I (I visited the rocks more then a few times). It truly brought tears of sweet remembering and warm smiles shared between us girls.
Wishing you comfort and joy in these holidays and for 2017.
Thank you again,
Anne
Message from Reg and Carol Gionet
December 3, 2016 11:11 PM
Your father was a wonderful person. May our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 11:01 PM
He WAS a wonderful man, Carol. We were all so lucky to share our lives with him. It is the warmth, kindest and prayers coming from our dear Manitouwadge "family", like you message, that eases the heart just a bit.
Wishing you and Reg well,
Anne
Wishing you and Reg well,
Anne
Message from Jasmine (Pelletier) Moody
December 3, 2016 10:52 PM
Diane, Carole and all of the family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was such a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jasmine
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was such a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jasmine
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 10:58 PM
Dear Jasmine,
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We all have such fond memories of our days long past, in our Manitouwadge homes filled with love and laughter and it is those memories that will get us through some of the hard days to come.
With appreciation and affection,
Anne
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We all have such fond memories of our days long past, in our Manitouwadge homes filled with love and laughter and it is those memories that will get us through some of the hard days to come.
With appreciation and affection,
Anne
Message from Shaun and Debi Donovan
December 3, 2016 10:46 PM
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Your dad and mom were two of the best people that we were fortunate to know. Shaun had so much respect for your dad at work and as a family man. The great memories you have will help you get through this difficult time and one day you will all be together again. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers. Take Care and Big Hugs to all of you!
Message from Anne Dumais
December 22, 2016 10:53 PM
Thanks Debbie and Shaun for the kind words and hugs. You definitely both held a special place in my parents hearts and mine. All there is to do now is to remember, smile and try to lead others with the examples they set....I already see that in the loving family you have created.
Message from Louise et Regis Albert
December 3, 2016 9:00 PM
We would like too express our deepest sympathy to the girls and entire family. We are keeping you all close in our heart and Prayers. I lived with all of you for a short time in Manitouadge and it was a very good learning experience of a good family life.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole
December 22, 2016 10:50 PM
Merci, Louise and Regis.
We were so lucky to have learned from the best about love and laughter. Your kind words and sweet memory are greater reminders of that.
We were so lucky to have learned from the best about love and laughter. Your kind words and sweet memory are greater reminders of that.
A Beautiful Heart Bouquet was sent on December 3, 2016
Our prayers are with each of your family. It was a privilege and joy to know Laurent and he will be deeply missed. Sending Much Love Vera and Roeann Chrisope
Message from Louise Demasson & Family.
December 3, 2016 8:12 PM
Our prayers are with your family. We remember Laurent very well. He was a truly wonderful man.
Message from Anne, Monique, Diane and Carole (the daughters)
December 22, 2016 10:48 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Louise. The support of friends and family and so many wonderful shared memories is what will get us through. He was a wonderful man and we will work hard on carrying on that legacy.
Message from Elaine Bernardi
December 3, 2016 7:34 PM
So sorry for your loss, Diane
Message from Campbellton,NL
December 3, 2016 4:51 PM
Laurent was kindness itself. You knew he loved you because he showed it. He was a true man of God who served his church and community. Thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us strays. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. Wade, Sue and Steven Young.
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