It is with sorrowful hearts we convey the sudden passing of Marcel Lirette at the age of 89 on July 30, 2020. Marcel left us doing what he enjoyed most fishing and camping with Susie, his dog companion, at his side.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years Cecile, daughter Pauline Peterson and her partner Don Blanchette, son Maurice and wife Debbie, son Emile and wife Trisha, daughter Marie-Lynne Negrey and husband Kevin, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Marcel will also be missed by his younger brother Remi and wife Paulette; family and friends.
Marcel was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Reine Lirette and brother Gerard.
Marcel was a farmer, commercial fisherman, pilot, fire fighter, fire chief, airport manager and safety officer for Department of Transport. He enjoyed hunting in Prince George and fishing for salmon in Bella Coola and Vancouver Island. He never missed an opportunity to cast out a line for any kind of fish or to organize an expedition to the wilderness, family gatherings or a great game of bridge. Marcel was very talented able to cook, make bread, produce exciting videos; sew, and he was known to knit a few rows too. Marcel kept his mind young by taking on new challenges. He will be greatly missed.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC.
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8 Tributes
It is so sad to lose a wonderful cousin and more importantly a good friend. We enjoyed every occasion we got to meet up with Marcel. He had so much history and so many stories to share. The fishing trips were so amazing!! He had a good life and is now well looked after. He can call the really big moose from where he is now. Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to you all who are left behind.
It is with sadness that we learned of Marcel’s unexpected departure.
We would have liked to be with you to share your grief.
We cherish in our hearts the many beautiful moments that we spent with him.
Know that we are very close in spirit to Cécile and her family.
Accept our deepest sympathy.
We assure you of our most loving feelings.
Robert et Françoise Gaucher
My sincere condolences to the whole family. I keep of Marcel the memory of a generous uncle always smiling and ready to welcome me me and my family. My thoughts are with you in these difficult time
Catherine Gaucher
Cecile and family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. He was always affectionately know to us as “Uncle Marcel”. Having him in the same building as Mom helped ease our minds as Marcel was there to help with her computer, drop off a fish, or just drop in for a visit. He was such a happy, kind, supportive, helpful, resourceful man. He will be missed by many of us. God bless.
Condolences on the loss of your father from Barb and I. Marcel leaves a legacy of how to live your life to the fullest. We are all blessed to have been a part of it.
My deepest sympathies to my aunt Cécile and all the family. So many memories of time spent with Marcel in Vancouver and then later Qualicum Beach. My childhood was rich of the kindness and humor of a wonderful uncle. I still smell the eggs and bacon cooking in the morning in his welcoming home. Thanks for all the blueberries and cream and for the so ever precious canned salmon. You will be greatly missed.
Lots of love to all in mourning.
Anne-Marie Gaucher
I just heard of Marcel’s passing, I am really sorry to hear this. I got to know him when I was Fire Chief at the Castlegar Airport and he was with the Ministry of Transport. Really a great man to work with ! My sincerest condolences to Cecile and all the family.
Gerry Rempel
Castlegar BC
Maurice and I had great grandfathers who were brothers. He and I never met, but for the past approximately 10 years we communicated by way of email. He sent me his Christmas letters which I have cherished. I live in Michigan in the U.S.
God bless Maurice.
Mary Ann Warnez
(daughter of former Marie Delia (Lirette) Sauer)