Lionel Joseph Blais's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta

Lionel Joseph Blais

November 21, 1947 - March 2, 2025 (77 years old)

Edmonton, Alberta

Lionel Joseph Blais's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta

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Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes

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Lionel Joseph Blais

November 21, 1947 - March 2, 2025 (77 years old)

Edmonton, Alberta

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Lionel Joseph Blais Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lionel Joseph Blais of Edmonton, Alberta, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lionel Joseph left this world on March 2, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lionel Joseph Blais to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Blais and Albertine Blais; his brother Jean-Charles Blais; and his siblings-in-law, Berthe Pelchat Blais, Dwayne Classen and Marcel Salley.

He is survived by: his wife Laurianne Collins-Blais; his children, Marianne Blais, Ginette Blais and Pierre Blais; and his sisters, Juliette Salley, Rolande Simard, Francoise Levasseur, Leonore Johnston and Michelle Classen. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Thomas D'Aquin Catholic Church (8410 89 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C4N3).

Memorial Donations in honor of Lionel may be made to Development and Peace Foundation, 555 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 8th Floor, Montreal, Canada, H2Z 1B1, https://devp.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes



Sat

Mar 15

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Thomas D'Aquin Catholic Church
8410 89 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6C4N3

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March 10, 2025

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March 10, 2025

Bernard & Louise Prince sent flowers

“Nous vous offrons du fond de notre cœur nos sympathies les plus sincères. Unions de prières Bernard et Louise”


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March 8, 2025

Josée Johnston lit a candle

“In loving memory of Lionel Joseph Blais, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts. Lionel's love for the farm, good food, and especially family will remain in my memories. I hope you can find comfort in knowing how deeply he was loved and admired.”


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March 8, 2025

Gilles Blais wrote a sympathy message

“Our prayers are with you Laurianne & family. May you have peace and remember Lionel’s love for you. Our sincere sympathy. Gilles & RoseMarie Blais.”


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