Obituary of Marcel Levis

One of the kindest, gentlest, of men passed away on Sunday May 19, 2013 at the age of 80 after a long courageous battle with cancer, at Lisaard House, with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Janet (née Pigeau) of Waterloo for 60 years. Father of Michael (Diane) of Barrie, Carol of Waterloo and Linda (Gary) Giesler of Clarksburg. Survived by grandchildren Kevin (Tracie), Marc and Daina (Mathieu Grandmont) and great grandchildren Sophie and Hunter, sister Jacqueline Jagelavicius of New Jersey and sister-in-law Jacqueline Levis of North Bay and his cat, Callie. Predeceased by parents Ludger and Rosa, brothers Roland and Regent, sister Huguette and granddaughter Karen (1999). Born in Foss Mill ON, lived the early part of his life in Kiosk ON, once a small logging community in northern Algonquin Park. Relocated to Waterloo in 1966 with his family where he worked as a hoisting engineer until his retirement in 1993. Usher at St. Agnes Church, member of Cursillo, past member of Serra and Holy Name Society. Accomplished artist, avid sports fan and golfer. Friends are invited to share their memories of Marcel with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday May 24, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers and Cursillo service at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday May 25, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale Street North, Waterloo. Reception to follow. After cremation, interment will be at St. Mary's RC Cemetery, North Bay on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. A special visitation for his friends in the North Bay area will be held at Whispering Pines Funeral Home, 87 Lansdowne Street, Callander ON, Friday May 31, 2013 4:00 to 8:00pm. Condolences for the family and in lieu of flowers, donations to Lisaard House, Cambridge or Canadian Cancer Society, may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445. Special thanks to Lisaard House staff and volunteers, CCAC, and numerous doctors and health care professionals that saw him through these last 20 years.