Former mayor of Sudbury, Maurice Lamoureux, has died.
First elected as a City of Sudbury alderman for New Sudbury, Lamoureux enjoyed a career in municipal politics that spanned more than five decades. He served as mayor of Sudbury in 1981-1982.
Lamoureux died on July 5 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind his wife Marina, six children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Lamoureux worked 33 years at Falconbridge Nickel Mines, retiring in 1989, but certainly not stopping. He worked as a consultant with Petryna Advertising, and the Petryna Group before beginning yet another career as a sales representative at Coldwell Banker Charles Marsh Real Estate for 15 years.
First elected as a City of Sudbury Alderman for New Sudbury in 1964, Lamoureux became mayor of Sudbury in 1981 when he stepped in for Jim Gordon, who was running provincially. Lamoureux was later elected as president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.
He was also an active volunteer, including his 10 years as treasurer of the Sudbury Navy League of Canada. He also served for many years on the Sudbury Regional Council, the Sudbury District Board of Health, the Sudbury Social Services board, The Children’s Aid Society board, the Laurentian Hospital board, Cambrian College board of governors, the Flour Mill Museum and many others.
He and Mrs. Lamoureux very much enjoyed spending time together and at their condominiums in Collingwood and Florida, said his obituary. He loved golfing with his fellow Knights of Columbus and curling with the Capreol and Valley seniors. He was also an avid downhill skier and was always very interested in world affairs.
Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, and friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 10 with parish prayers at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Redeemer Church on Monday, July 11 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice or the Sudbury Food Bank would be appreciated.
