BORN

1951

DIED

2013

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Gilles Caron Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 20, 2013.

CARON, Gilles
1951 - 2013

Gilles Caron, May 17th at the Montreal General Hospital after a short, brave battle with cancer, his beloved and grieving wife Jane Williams at his side. He is deeply mourned by his family: brother André Caron (Hélène Surprenant) and nephews Jocelyn and Alexandre; sisters and brother-in-law Megan Williams, Peter Williams (Jude) and Mary Williams (Robert Lecker), and his nieces and nephews Jesse (Michelle Forward) and Maya (Peter Duke) Williams, Zoe Morrison, Isaac Siemens (Veronica Simmonds), Emily (Leam Venafro) and Claire Lecker. His many friends are also grieving his loss, as are his colleagues at SGT 2000. Donations to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, 1650 Cedar Ave., Suite E6-129, Montreal H3G 1A4, specified for the MUHC Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
Visitation: Thursday, May 23, 2pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm Friday, May 24, 10am-Noon
Followed by chapel service: Friday, May 24 at 12 Noon
Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home
307, Promenade Riverside,
Saint-Lambert QC J4P 1A7

À Montréal, le 17 mai à l'Hôpital Général de Montréal, est décédé Gilles Caron à l'âge de 61 ans, après une courte mais courageuse bataille contre le cancer, accompagné de son aimante épouse Jane Williams. Il est tristement regretté par sa famille : son frère André Caron (Hélène Surprenant), ses neveux Jocelyn et Alexandre Caron, ses cousins Yves, Daniel, Charles et Beaudoin Caron ainsi que ses belles-sœurs et beaux-frères Megan Williams, Peter Williams (Jude) et Mary Williams (Robert Lecker), ses nièces et neveux Jesse (Michelle Forward) et Maya (Peter Duke) Williams, Zoe Morrison, Isaac Siemens (Veronica Simmonds), Emily (Leam Venafro) et Claire Lecker. Ses nombreux amis pleurent également son départ tout comme ses collègues chez SGT 2000.
Vos marques de sympathie peuvent être exprimées par un don à la fondation de l'Hôpital Général de Montréal (Unité des soins palliatifs), 1650 Cedar Av., Suite E6-129, Montréal H3G 1A4.

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May 26, 2013

Vic Gibbs

Jane, My heartfelt sympathy. I had the pleasure of meeting Gilles through my association with Phi Kappa Pi. It has been a few years since I last saw Gilles but I will always remember his smile and sense of humour.

May 25, 2013

We would like to add our condolescences to those who have already signed this book. Fraser and Gail Keith, Mansfield, OH

May 24, 2013

Bruce White

Dear Jane, I am very sorry for your loss of Gilles. Although I have not seen him in a long while, his acerbic humor and kindness will always be remembered. Bruce White Phi Kap Brother at McGill 1970

May 23, 2013

Nadine Gray

My dearest Jane....my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Know that you are in my thoughts, and my heart. Nadine

May 23, 2013

My sympathy to you Jane, you have not only lost a loving husband but also a dear friend. Love from Madeleine Hodgson and the Doty children....so many fond, fun memories..xxoo

May 23, 2013

Chris Keays

Dear Jane, I am so very saddened to hear of Gilles passing, he was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
God Bless

May 22, 2013

Dear Jane,
We are so sorry to hear about Gille's passing. I am sure you are devistated by the quickness of it all.
My late wife Linda and I shared much of the fun with you all down at Jay,
May you have the strength to work through the days ahead, knowing life still continues.
Our sincere thoughts are with you Jane
Sue and David Brown

May 22, 2013

Robert Bonnell

Dear Jane ,you are in our thoughts and prayers ....I liked Gilles very much he will be missed ....we are here for you god bless,bob Stacy

May 21, 2013

Dear Jane, Colin and I are so very sorry to hear about Gilles' passing. We didn't really know Gilles too well but he always had a smile for us at the Informer parties. Our thoughts are with you as you deal with this sad loss. Rose Marie and Colin Smith

May 21, 2013

Jay and Jenn Cummings

Dearest Jane,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very difficult loss. Gilles brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of memories. We will never be able to forget him.
All our love,

May 21, 2013

Mrs.Caron, we met for a brief moment in our life and was sadden to hear the loss of Gilles. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Luisa

May 21, 2013

Mary Lynn Shaw

Dear Jane, Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the devasting loss of Gilles. We will remember him with great fondness.
Mary Lynn and Bob.

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