Birth:
October 9, 1932
Death:
February 15, 2020
In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu on February 15, 2020, at the age of 87, Ernest “Ernie” Vaillancourt passed away peacefully after a long illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Betty (nee Beare), daughters Sandra (Darryl Ryan) and their two children Leigh and Meagan, and Anne (Shaun Clare), his brother William “Bill” Flynn as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be fondly remembered by his many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, step-grandchildren Kelsey and Ryan, and great-grandchildren Aveline and Felix. From humble beginnings working in the textile industry in his hometown of Huntingdon, Quebec at Cleyn & Tinker, Ernie worked his way up the ranks to retire as Chief Executive Officer of Collins & Aikman in 1996. Many of his work colleagues became lifelong friends. He was the life of many parties and was a master joke teller. He loved nothing more than helping family and friends, some of whom were a great help to him during his illness. The family would like to thank them, as well as the doctors and nurses at the Hôpital du Haut-Richelieu for their wonderful care. At Ernie’s request there will be a graveside service on May 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Hinchinbrooke, Quebec. If desired, donations in memory of Ernie can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral Entrusted to Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils Inc. 170 Châteauguay St., Huntingdon, Quebec J0S 1H0, 450-264-5331 Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.rodriguemontpetitfils.com
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