Obituary for Aimé Champagne
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aimé Champagne after a brief battle with cancer at the Timmins and District Hospital-Hospice surrounded by his family on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 88 years. He was born on January 6, 1935, and was the 3rd of 4 children raised in Mattachewan. He married the love of his life Jacqueline (Joly) on February 11th, 1956.
Cherished father to his 5 children; Denis (Beverly) Champagne, Sue (Harry) Boychuk, Therese (Shane) Longyear, Richard (Linda) Champagne, Andre (Chantelle) Champagne. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; Carole (Shawn), Sylvie (Hans), Jason, Chantale (Jamie), Mark, Simon, Amy (Shawn), Alain (Maria), Eric (Cora), David (Angela), Mandy (Richard), Chelsey (David) and by his 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is survived by his cousin Laurentide Rochon, nephews Shawn Price, John Alforano, niece Loretta Alforano, family friend Paul Chartrand who was like a son, and many extended family members.
Predeceased by his wife Jackie, parents Adrien and Yvonne Champagne, and his brothers Conrad, John, Paul Champagne.
He was well known for his carpentry skills and was always available to lend a helping hand. He loved music (played the guitar, accordion and harmonica) and watching his grandsons play hockey. He had a passion for hunting, and fishing. Aimé will always be remembered as a great storyteller. He worked as an orderly at St Mary's Hospital (gramma was a candy striper). He was a miner and line cutter for Hydro. He loved his furry companion Chico; they were inseparable.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Emergency/Med B/Hopsice Nurses, Dr. Griffiths, Dr. Samson and Dr. Wilson, as well as a special thank you to his family Doctor, Dr. Durepos.
Respecting his wishes, cremation will take place. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 12pm (noon) to 1pm at LESSARD-STEPHENS Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1pm, with a reception to follow. Remembrance donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated.
Cherished father to his 5 children; Denis (Beverly) Champagne, Sue (Harry) Boychuk, Therese (Shane) Longyear, Richard (Linda) Champagne, Andre (Chantelle) Champagne. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; Carole (Shawn), Sylvie (Hans), Jason, Chantale (Jamie), Mark, Simon, Amy (Shawn), Alain (Maria), Eric (Cora), David (Angela), Mandy (Richard), Chelsey (David) and by his 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is survived by his cousin Laurentide Rochon, nephews Shawn Price, John Alforano, niece Loretta Alforano, family friend Paul Chartrand who was like a son, and many extended family members.
Predeceased by his wife Jackie, parents Adrien and Yvonne Champagne, and his brothers Conrad, John, Paul Champagne.
He was well known for his carpentry skills and was always available to lend a helping hand. He loved music (played the guitar, accordion and harmonica) and watching his grandsons play hockey. He had a passion for hunting, and fishing. Aimé will always be remembered as a great storyteller. He worked as an orderly at St Mary's Hospital (gramma was a candy striper). He was a miner and line cutter for Hydro. He loved his furry companion Chico; they were inseparable.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Emergency/Med B/Hopsice Nurses, Dr. Griffiths, Dr. Samson and Dr. Wilson, as well as a special thank you to his family Doctor, Dr. Durepos.
Respecting his wishes, cremation will take place. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 12pm (noon) to 1pm at LESSARD-STEPHENS Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1pm, with a reception to follow. Remembrance donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated.