MONTPETIT: Gilbert (Gil) Cornelius
It is with great sadness, we announce the
passing of Gilbert (Gil) Cornelius Montpetit. Born December 22, 1926 in
Edmonton, AB., he passed away peacefully at home in Drumheller, December 15,
2007, just 7 days short of his 81st Birthday.
Remembering a Special Man
“Because of
him our own small world will never be the same.
and our
hearts are filled with love when people speak his name ...
But though
his face may not be seen among us here today.
His love is felt
in all the hearts
he changed
along the way.”
He is survived
by his loving wife Carol; his children and grandchildren: Roxane (Keith) and
Colter Russell; Yvette (Barry) Dee-Harvey; Jackie (Ed) Joshua and Brandon
Caswell; Lance (Elaine) Carlie and Dayna Montpetit; Michele (Daniel) Quinn and
Jobi Lucas; step-daughters Colleen (David) Mitchell and Jessica Pennington;
Maureen (Thomas) Amelia, Stephan, and Monica Behl; and great granddaughter
Elise Miller. Gilbert was predeceased by his parents Con and Marie Montpetit,
sister Julie Montpetit, son-in-law Arthur Dee, and granddaughter Erin
Pennington. A long time resident of Drumheller, Gil co-owned and managed
Whitlock Lumber for a number of years, before starting Gil’s Investments,
building and renovating many homes and businesses, throughout the valley. He
touched the lives of everyone he did business with. As an active member of the
community he served several terms as a school board trustee, was a lifetime
member of the Kinsmen Club, and a committed blood donor. Gil was also a
founding member of the Lake Shore Dwellers Association for Fish Lake, where
many happy years were spent, always welcoming any and all who stopped by to
enjoy the hospitality. Gil’s greatest joy in life was his family. His happy
demeanor was evidenced by his constant whistling, as all who knew and loved
him will fondly remember. He is gone but will never be forgotten.
A life well lived Gillie!!
At Gil’s request no service will be held, in
honor of Gil’s love and enjoyment of birds and all wildlife, memorial
donations may be made to: Nature Conservancy Canada, 110 Eglinton Ave. W.,
Suite 400, Toronto, ON. M4R 1A1. IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)
1 Nicholas St. Suite 612, Ottawa, ON. K1N 7B7.