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Peacefully passed away in Sudbury with his family by his side on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Son of the late Treflé and late Edouardina (née Gauthier) Bénard. Predeceased by his wife Irène (née Lajambe) Bénard in 2000 and by his son Yvon (Denise). Loving father of Nicole Deschênes (Claude), Françoise Urbshott (Brian), Denis Bénard (Suzanne), Louise Lloyd (Tom), Lucie Brownrigg (Bob) and Jacqueline Bénard (Jacques). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his special friend Dorine Lauzon. Survived by two siblings and predeceased by 8 siblings. Léo was a proud Knights of Columbus and a Second World War Veteran. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 4570 St-Joseph street, Hanmer on Friday, March 1st, 2019 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St-Jacques Church, Hanmer. The family would like to express their gratitude to the loving staff at Pioneer Manor. Donations can be made by cheque or online to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Northern Cancer Foundation.

Service Details

Provided by: Cooperative Funeral Home - Hanmer

Service
Saturday, March 2, 2019
12:00 AM


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