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<\/a>The family of L\u00e9o Portelance would like to share that he left this world at his \u201cHappy Place\u201d, his cabin on Crayfish Lake, at the age of 88 years old. Leading up to his final days, dad planted his annual vegetable garden, toured the camps around the lake, and went fishing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
L\u00e9o was the son of Wilfred and Eug\u00e9nie (n\u00e9e Rainville), both predeceased. Dear brother of Georgette Labelle (L\u00e9onard predeceased) and Ron (Aggie predeceased) (Sheila); and predeceased by Hector, Conrad, Germain (Laurette deceased), Marcel (Pat) (Peggy), Laurette B\u00e9lisle (Edgar deceased) and Alcide (Lorraine). Loving father of Rachel Atkinson (Gary), Richard (Tina predeceased), Gilbert deceased (Hillary), Julie Torcaso (Enzo), and b\u00e9b\u00e9\u00a0 Marie Portelance (deceased). Grandfather of Jason Atkinson, Ren\u00e9e Atkinson, Zachary Torcaso, Mitchell Torcaso, Noah Portelance, Nathan Portelance, Jeffrey Couturier (Alicia) and Jessie Hachey. Great great-grandfather of Victoria Atkinson and Lia Atkinson Spina. Special person to Stephen Jagges, Jarrod Jagges, Dave Dobson and Brenda S\u00e9guin<\/u>. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews on the Portelance and Dubois (Jeanne d\u2019Arc) sides of the family, as well as many friends through the Union and Crayfish Lake.<\/p>\n
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L\u00e9o was an avid outdoorsman, a proud 65-year member of the Ironworkers Local 786, listened to country music whenever he could, enjoyed reading, making puzzles, played on his iPad; but most of all he loved company.\u00a0 L\u00e9o will be fondly remembered for his detailed and descriptive storytelling of his numerous adventures and experiences, which usually coincided with the year, make and model of his cars.\u00a0 \u00a0Those who tried his homemade sweet Blueberry Wine are sure to remember the flavour and most likely, its effects! We will always and forever be grateful for these stories.\u00a0 Until we meet again, your loving family and friends!<\/p>\n
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PS:\u00a0 We extend our gratitude to the OPP Wawa detachment, in particular Officer Thomas Martin and his team, for their quick response, compassion and professionalism. Thank you, Dr. Victoria Coccimiglio, Coroner, and Valerie and staff of Kerry Funeral Home Ltd., for accommodating our requests.<\/p>\n
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Please note:\u00a0 As per L\u00e9o\u2019s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services.<\/p>\n
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Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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