It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing in Sudbury on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 85 years.
Son of the Late Arthur Mainville and the Late Eva (Lavigne). Loving husband of 66 years of Rolande (Poulin). Loving father of Denis Mainville (Joanne Daoust), Lorraine Mainville (Dan Boulard) and Linda Lamarche (Rob).
Dear brother of Ernestine Bolen (Late Nick), Late Ernest (Late Mianne), Late Roger (Late Rita), Late Estelle Bélanger (Late Roger), Late Martial (Late Chrystine), Roma (Cécile), Late Noé (Late Jeannette), Jean-Bruno (Marceline), Late Clémentine Farmer (Late Guy), Late Conrad (Shirley) and Florian (Jenny).
Proud Pépère of the Late Denis, Michael, Michelle and Tara Mainville; Corey (Ruthie) and Tyler (Erica Curry) French; Britney (Anthony Zanetti) and Samantha (Zach Fechner) Lamarche. Proud Grand-Pépère of Kaiya and Keeton Mainville; Maddox and Abigail French and Luca Fechner. Cherished by many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Chevaliers de Colomb – Conseil Vallée Centre No. 6258 since 1970.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at a time to be determined.
Memorial contributions to the Northern Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
God has him in his keeping. We have him in our hearts.