Obituary of Maurice Lapierre

(Retired Town of Arnprior Public Works)

(Member RCL Branch 174, Arnprior)

With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved Maurice passed away peacefully at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital while surrounded by the love and prayers of family on Thursday morning, May 31^st, 2018. He was 82. Predeceased by his longtime friend and companion, Janet Tearle. Maurice was the proud and loving father of Valerie Brohart (Brian), the late Kim Stevens, Debbie Gierman (Garry), Maurice Jr., John “Fergy” and Greg. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Jesse, Brandon, Kelsey and Ryan. Predeceased by 3 grandchildren: Jaime, Joshua and Jade. Dear brother of Joe (Nicole), Norbert (Andrée), Leo (Lesley), Gordon (late Yvonne), late Bea Okum (late John), Sylvia Hogarth (late Bill) and Cecile Locke (late Ken). Son of the late Ferdinand and Delia (nee Kingsbury) Lapierre. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and many good friends. Relatives and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Monday morning, June 4^th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Moe, a donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by his family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior will assemble at the funeral home for a Legion Tribute on Sunday evening at 6:30.