Anne-Marie,Elise Carolyn, Isaac Dany, Melissa, Kylie et Éric
Il veillera sur vous au côté de Lionel sr. et d Adéla , ils sont blotti au fond de nos coeurs. Je vous offre toutes mes sympathies.
LEBEL, Lionel
1951 - 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lionel Lebel on July 29, 2020 at the age of 69. Loving, devoted father of Anne-Marie, Carolyn and Dany (Melissa). Caring, adored grandfather of Elise, Lili, Eric and Isaac (his little angels). He is predeceased by his treasured parents, Lionel Lebel Sr. and Adela Sophie Carbonneau. He also leaves in mourning eleven brothers and sisters : Bertrand (Lise), Jean-Marie (Jocelyne), Valmont, Yves (Annie), Bérengère, Ginette (Jacques), Jacques, Hélène (Benoit), Andrée, Michel (Francine) and Martin, as well as many relatives and friends.
Lionel was born in Pointe-Aux-Anglais, in the North Shore region of Quebec. He spent a part of his childhood here and in Sept-Iles, Quebec. He became a father at the young age of eighteen and work valiantly to provide for his family. He was employed for more than 30 years by Hydro-Quebec (Sept-Iles, Fermont, Port-Cartier, Outaouais) working as a lineman, a chief to linesmen teams, and later as a safety and security advisor. He was recognised for his excellence in all these roles. His expertise in the area of safety and security was particularly sought after during critical emergencies such as the 1998 ice storm in Quebec, and a great number of other events in Canada and the United States.
Lionel loved the great outdoors. He felt a great connection to nature and to the North Shore region of his childhood. It is also with a great sense of devotion that he cared for father’s hunting lodge on Lac Lebel as a young man. He erected here, together with his son Dany, a cross in his father, Lionel Lebel Sr.’s memory.
Lionel also had a great passion for woodworking. He spent countless hours in his workshop perfecting small sculptures which he dedicated lovingly to family and friends – intricate miniature landscapes, cottages, canoes and airplanes. He also had a great gift for writing beautiful prose and stories, and a passion for literature. He was well versed in ancient civilizations and astronomy. He loved music, cooking, and nothing was more important to Lionel than his family which he spoiled, cherished, and sometimes teased. His favorite times were spent with his grandchildren, playing, fishing or preparing his famous Cipaille, a traditional Quebecois dish.
A funeral service will be held at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Hull (Gatineau), QC on Saturday, August 22, 2020 10 a.m., and all those who wish to attend are welcome. Due to COVID, a reception will not be held. A second funeral will be held in Pointe-Aux-Anglais during the summer of 2021.
An homage in memory of Lionel written by his brother Martin Lebel, is available on the blog Au gré de mon humeur – Douze (http://augredemonhumeur.blogspot.com/2020/07/douze.html?m=1).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Condolences may be left in Lionel’s online guestbook at www.cfo.coop.
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La famille
Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous et vous transmettons nos meilleurs sentiments.
Sincères condoléances
Famille Germain Lebel
Germain, Linda, Martine, Gary, Isabelle & Marco, Gabrielle
Carolyn et toute sa famille
Les mots me manquent... mais je suis de tout cœur avec toi et tes proches dans cette terrible épreuve.
Je t’embrasse.
Carolyn et Isaac
Mes pensées les plus douces pour vous et votre famille...
La famille Lebel
Mes plus sinceres condoleances a la famille Lebel! J'ai eu le grand paisir de rencontrer Lionel depuis seulement environ 10 mois, alors que j'occupais le logement en face du sien a Gatineau. Un chic type, et tres avenant...mais il m'avais dis qu'il etais pris du coeur, et je constatais recemment qu'il ne se sentait pas tres bien. Vraiment desole de perdre un si bon voisin....
Anne-Marie et Elise
Nos sincères condoléances à ce moment de douleur de la partie de ton papa at grand-papa.
Il est près de Dieu et en paix.
I know how hard it is to loose a father and grandfather, but now you have another angel to protect you.
The memories you built with him through the years will stay forever with you and will help in your sorrow.
May he rest in peace now and if something could help you now is to know that is suffering is over.
Be strong.
Love you.
Anne-Marie, Carolyn, and Danny
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Hugs to all of you. ❤️❤️❤️XO
La famille Lebel
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our sincerest condolences in these difficult times. While we didn’t know him personally, we know of the amazing character, values and teachings that he instilled in your family. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. We hope that you find the strength and the courage to fill the voids in your hearts with joyful memories; surround yourself with compassion; and practice the mindfulness to recognize his forever presence in your everyday life.
The LeBlond, Robert and Stuyt families
Shannon Stuyt, August 12, 2020
Danny, Carolyn, Anne-Marie
J'ai eu le plaisir de cotoyer votre père durant plusieurs années alors que j'étais à l'Hydro Québec et je garde toujours un bon souvenir de lui. Il était un bon travaillant, un excellent compagnon de travail. Nous avons été de très bons amis. Je t'ai manqué Lionel et continue à te manquer mon cher.
Ron Goode
Anne-Marie, Carolyn, Dan and Melissa, Elise, Lili, Eric, Isaac et toute la famille Lebel
I hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by all of us who knew your dad/grandpapa. He was a kind and gentle soul who always spoke from the heart and he will be sorely missed. To this day, each and every time we would get together he would always call me his « petite sœur » and tell me he loved me. I was about seven when we first met and I would sit on his knee when he was dating your mom/ grandma. I know he was so proud of you and loved you with his heart and soul and you reciprocated that love back to him in so many ways.
A toute la famille Lebel on pense à vous tous et nos pensées les plus douces pour vous et votre famille.
Xo
Anne-Marie, Carolyn et Danny
C'est avec tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de votre père. Nous avons passé de très bons moments en sa compagnie. Ces moments nous manquaient. Nous garderons de précieux souvenirs de Lionel. Nous tenons à vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances. Nos pensées nos plus douces vous accompagnent.
Rachel et Luc Plouffe
Tous ceux qu’il chérissait ...
En ces jours de fin d’été, une pensée très spéciale pour Lionel, être d’exception, m’envahit ... chaque moment d’échange avec lui, était remplie de calme, d’écoute et de partage ... et même si, depuis nos départs respectifs à la retraite, nous nous étions croisés que quelques fois, il restera dans mon coeur à jamais .. puisse-t-il trouver, là ou il nous attend, la véritable Paix intérieure ...
