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Lionel Fortin

March 10, 1929 - February 1, 2013

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Lionel passed away peacefully Feb. 1st 2013 at CDH. He is predeceased by his daughter Lynn. Lionel will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marian, Sons Jim(Roland), Rod (Donna) and daughter Kim (Orest), all grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 Leo served in the Canadian Air Force for a number of years, then worked in the Youbou

Saw Mill as a heavy duty mechanic until he retired. Leo loved to build guitars and played music in his band for many years. Leo and Marian raised there 4 kids on the lake in Youbou in the house they built until his retirement. Special thanks for the care given to him by Dr. Sanders and all nursing staff at CDH.A memorial service will be held Feb. 7th, 2013 at St Louis de Montfort Church in Lake Cowichan at 3:00 PM with tea to follow.

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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff

H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From: Tara
Relation: family friend

Kim, Orest and families ~
I’m sorry to hear about your dad Kim. Now he can play his guitar without a care! My thoughts are with you – remember all those great times. It does help!
Tara

From: ED KEHLER
Relation: friend

Sorry to hear about Leo. His music will be remembered by a lot of people including myself. His son Rod stopped the Eagles Hall this last Saturaday and he played a guitar that Leo had made. It was great. His guitars will be around a long time and hie memory will be wish us. All the best to his family and take care. Hope to see you at the Eagles for the afternoon jam, Rod.
Ed Kehler, Duncan,B.C.

Service Schedule

  Funeral Service

Date & Time:
February 7, 2013
Beginning at 3:00pm

Location:
St. Louis De Montford
60 Fern Road
Lake Cowichan, BC Canada v0r 2g0

60 Fern Road
Lake Cowichan, BC Canada v0r 2g0

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