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Obituary for Maurice Whissell

Maurice   Whissell
WHISSELL, Maurice
1944 – 2015

Surrounded by his loving family and two best friends at his side, Maurice passed away at Sensenbrenner Hospital in Kapuskasing on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 47 years to Suzanne (née Girard). Cherished father of Marcel Whissell (Tracy) and Stéphane Whissell (Nathalie) of Timmins. Loving grandfather of Céleste, Britney, Sophie, Kelsey, Joël and Julie all of Timmins.
Dear brother of Lise Labonté of Timmins, Michel Whissell (Paula) of Ottawa and Gisèle Boutin (Raymond) of Timmins. Survived by his nieces Lizanne, Josée, Émilie and Tarah, one nephew Marc and by his father-in-law Paul Girard. Predeceased by his parents Alexandre Whissell and Léliane Magnan and by his sister Jeanne Whissell. Maurice worked in the field of mining exploration as a diamond driller. As a community volunteer, he drove patients to medical appointments for the last 7 years. The family would like to thank Dr. Blundele and the staff at Sensenbrenner Hospital for all their care and compassion. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday December 14 in the Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Sunday December 13 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at
LESSARD-STEPHENS
Funeral Home
705-268-4488
Remembrance donations made to the Animal Rescue Kapuskasing would be appreciated.


WHISSELL, Maurice
1944 – 2015

Entouré de sa famille et ses deux meilleurs amis, Maurice est décédé à l’hôpital Sensenbrenner à Kapuskasing le mercredi 9 décembre 2015 à l’âge de 71 ans. Époux bien aimé depuis 47 ans de Suzanne (née Girard). Père adoré de Marcel Whissell (Tracy) et Stéphane Whissell (Nathalie) de Timmins. Cher grand-père de Céleste, Britney, Sophie, Kelsey, Joël et Julie, tous de Timmins. Cher frère de Lise Labonté de Timmins, Michel Whissell (Paula) d’Ottawa et Gisèle Boutin (Raymond) de Timmins. Survécu par ses nièces Lizanne, Josée, Émilie et Tarah, un neveu Marc et son beau-père Paul Girard. Prédécédé par ses parents Alexandre Whissell et Léliane Magnan et par sa soeur Jeanne Whissell. Maurice a travaillé en exploration minière dans le domaine de forage au diamant. Un bénévole remarquable dans la communauté car il a conduit des patients à leur rendez-vous médicaux lors des 7 dernières années. La famille désire remercier Dr. Blundele ainsi que les employés à l’hôpital Sensenbrenner pour les soins attentionnés et leur compassion. La messe des funérailles aura lieu dans la chapelle du salon funéraire le lundi 14 décembre à 11h. La famille recevra parents et amis le dimanche 13 décembre de 14h à 16h et 19h à 21h à la
Maison funéraire
LESSARD-STEPHENS
705-268-4488
Des dons commémoratifs à Animal Rescue Kapuskasing seront grandement appréciés.


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705-268-4488 Maison funéraire Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home Inc.
21 Elm Street South
TIMMINS, ON P4N 1W4
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
705-268-4488 Maison funéraire Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home Inc.
21 Elm Street South
TIMMINS, ON P4N 1W4
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
705-268-4488 Maison funéraire Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home Inc.
21 Elm Street South
TIMMINS, ON P4N 1W4
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
705-268-4488 Maison funéraire Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home Inc.
21 Elm Street South
TIMMINS, ON P4N 1W4
Email: info@lessardstephens.com