We Remember
SABOURIN, Gilles Lucien
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On December 24, 2016, Gilles Sabourin, while embraced in the love of his family, passed peacefully to reunite with his sister, brother, mother and father.
Resigning to his long fight against Alzheimer’s, Gilles leaves behind his loving wife Lenda, his son Yvan and partner Lisa, and his daughter Kimberley and her partner Bjorn.
Born in Mt. Laurier to a loving family of 7 sisters and 2 brothers, Gilles took a chance on a different life and went west – all the way west – to meet his wife and start his family, business and life. He lived honourably, lovingly, generously and kindly and his family of four felt blessed to share his time as their lives were defined.
Hardworking and always learning, Gilles became proficient with construction and finance leading him to prosperity in real estate and construction. He never gave up and lived by his terms so he could provide for his family and never leave them needing. His saying kept him grounded: “Don’t fight, I’m always right,” and his family kept him energized to rise higher and higher.
As hard as he worked, he also made time to enjoy the simpler things. Gilles enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, biking, race car driving and piloting his plane. His biggest and most competitive pastime hobbies were golf and hockey. He enjoyed competing for course records at the golf clubs or playing a hard game of hockey.
He will be missed for forever-and-a-day by those he leaves behind – one brother Denis Sabourin; six sisters Lucille Sabourin, Nicole Sabourin, Claudette Sabourin, Lise Sabourin, Francine Sabourin, Suzanne Sabourin; four sisters-in-law Margo, Cecile Clave, Margaret Malloff, Olga Zebroff; five brothers-in-law Gerald Dupui, Steven St Louis, Robert Miron, Alain Whistle and John Malloff; his dear friend Guy Douville as well as wonderful and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, business partners and colleagues.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses, caregivers and staff in Brookhaven Care Center who cared for Gilles with kindness, compassion and professionalism. We would also like to say thank you to Dr. Appleby, Dr Carlyle and Dr. Okorie for Gilles’ care over the past few years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Caregivers Wish Foundation at Brookhaven Care Centre (Macintosh unit) in Gilles’ name. A private family service will be held in January of 2017.
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A private family service will be held in January of 2017
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Condolences
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to you, Lenda, Kimberly and Yvan at this very difficult time. You’re in our prayers.
Susan and Tim
Linda and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We extend our deepest
sympathies to you and your family and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Our Love, Pete and Gail
Lenda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Gilles was a remarkable man. May you cherish all the memories of your times together. With love, Lisa
Lenda, my thougths and prayers are with you, from the community at Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you Lenda and the family.
Aux familles éprouvées nous présentons nos sincères condoléances.
Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous.
Rolande et Michel Adrien
Bonjour et sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Je suis la fille de Clémentine Piché (épouse de Omer Perreault). Clémentine était la cousine de la maman de Gilles (Georgette Papineau). Gilles, Claire, son père et sa mère étaient passés chez nous à La Conception lors de l’ordination sacerdotale d’Alcide Clément (cousin de Georgette). Quelquefois, Georgette était venue visiter ma mère à La Conception. Je suis contente de pouvoir renouer avec des membres de ma famille. Encore une fois, sincères condoléances et bonne chance.
Une cousine éloignée Pauline Perreault demeurant à La Conception au Québec., cousine également éloignée de Denise Léonard qui a pris soin de Gilles.
Lends, Yvan, Kimberly
I’m sorry to learn of your loss.
I remember Gilles with a ready smile and an eager light in his eyes.
He was a great husband and dad.
Elaine
Lenda and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We’re sorry to have just found out now. We will pass the sad news on to Garry’s father Les Eros.