Raymond Joseph Lapointe
25 October, 1935 – 17 September, 2021
At Monique and Donald McElheran’s home on the beautiful shores of the St.Lawrence River which he enjoyed tremendously, in the presence of loved ones in his final days on Friday September 17, 2021 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Laura (Besner) and cherished father of Monique (Donald) McElheran of Morrisburg, Marc (Pauline) of Cornwall, Nicole (Henry) Flipsen of Cornwall, Ronald (Cindy) of Pensacola Florida, Gilles (Gwen) of Summerstown. Adored grandfather of Derek (Cathy) Parent, Michaela Parent, Micheline (James) Goyer, Chantal (Yvon) Derouchie, Bradley (Stephanie) Flipsen, Cassandra (Cyle) Lefebvre, Candice (Tim) Gordon, Chelsey (Craig) Lapointe, Tyler (Gaby) Lapointe, Alexandra (Daniel) Searle, and Brett Lapointe. Dearest great-grandfather of Ainsley and Hudson Parent, Kierrah Babcock, Madison Goyer, Brandon Derouchie, Arjen and Jannik Flipsen, Elliot and Lincoln Lefebvre, Mackenzie and Macey Gordon, Lennox and Blayke Fritshaw, and Jamie Searle. Raymond will be sadly missed by his sister Pauline (late Jack) Tyo and many nieces, nephews and treasured friends. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Edmiria (Charlebois) Lapointe and by his brother Henri. Will also be missed by his cherished friend, Therese Van Overbeek. Raymond was a prominent member of the community. He was passionate in his role as the Co-ordinator/Clerk-Treasurer for the United Counties of SD&G for 37 years. He dedicated much of his time to several volunteer roles in his lifetime. These included, President of the Char-Lan Optimist Club, Char-Lan and Cornwall Minor Hockey Associations. He was awarded the 1992 Lions Club Citizen of the Year award. He was elected Trustee to the Separate School Board in Martintown and was Board Chairman for one term. Raymond was a director of the Association of Counties & Regions of Ontario, President of ACRO, was director of the board for Community Development and the Investment Committee. He was the Secretary of the SD&G Police Services Board and member of the SD&G Highlanders Officers Mess, was Treasurer, board member and volunteer for The Alzheimer’s Society for multiple years and Past President of The Seaway Senior Citizens Club. He was a proud and active member of his church and was Chair of the Finance Committee at the Ste-Therese-de-Lisieux Parish. Raymond also enjoyed golfing, gardening, travelling and many days fishing at the Highland Fish and Games Club with his dear friend Donald Thomson.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Yu and the Bayshore nurses for their wonderful care. May his legacy live on and may he rest in peace.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh St W (613-932-8482). A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. As expression of sympathy donations to the Dundas Hospice or the Cornwall Alzheimer’s Chapter would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.lahaiesullivan.ca
25 October, 1935 – 17 September, 2021
At Monique and Donald McElheran’s home on the beautiful shores of the St.Lawrence River which he enjoyed tremendously, in the presence of loved ones in his final days on Friday September 17, 2021 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Laura (Besner) and cherished father of Monique (Donald) McElheran of Morrisburg, Marc (Pauline) of Cornwall, Nicole (Henry) Flipsen of Cornwall, Ronald (Cindy) of Pensacola Florida, Gilles (Gwen) of Summerstown. Adored grandfather of Derek (Cathy) Parent, Michaela Parent, Micheline (James) Goyer, Chantal (Yvon) Derouchie, Bradley (Stephanie) Flipsen, Cassandra (Cyle) Lefebvre, Candice (Tim) Gordon, Chelsey (Craig) Lapointe, Tyler (Gaby) Lapointe, Alexandra (Daniel) Searle, and Brett Lapointe. Dearest great-grandfather of Ainsley and Hudson Parent, Kierrah Babcock, Madison Goyer, Brandon Derouchie, Arjen and Jannik Flipsen, Elliot and Lincoln Lefebvre, Mackenzie and Macey Gordon, Lennox and Blayke Fritshaw, and Jamie Searle. Raymond will be sadly missed by his sister Pauline (late Jack) Tyo and many nieces, nephews and treasured friends. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Edmiria (Charlebois) Lapointe and by his brother Henri. Will also be missed by his cherished friend, Therese Van Overbeek. Raymond was a prominent member of the community. He was passionate in his role as the Co-ordinator/Clerk-Treasurer for the United Counties of SD&G for 37 years. He dedicated much of his time to several volunteer roles in his lifetime. These included, President of the Char-Lan Optimist Club, Char-Lan and Cornwall Minor Hockey Associations. He was awarded the 1992 Lions Club Citizen of the Year award. He was elected Trustee to the Separate School Board in Martintown and was Board Chairman for one term. Raymond was a director of the Association of Counties & Regions of Ontario, President of ACRO, was director of the board for Community Development and the Investment Committee. He was the Secretary of the SD&G Police Services Board and member of the SD&G Highlanders Officers Mess, was Treasurer, board member and volunteer for The Alzheimer’s Society for multiple years and Past President of The Seaway Senior Citizens Club. He was a proud and active member of his church and was Chair of the Finance Committee at the Ste-Therese-de-Lisieux Parish. Raymond also enjoyed golfing, gardening, travelling and many days fishing at the Highland Fish and Games Club with his dear friend Donald Thomson.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Yu and the Bayshore nurses for their wonderful care. May his legacy live on and may he rest in peace.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh St W (613-932-8482). A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. As expression of sympathy donations to the Dundas Hospice or the Cornwall Alzheimer’s Chapter would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.lahaiesullivan.ca