I am truly saddened to learn of Michel's passing. I have many fond memories of him, from his first day at CU in Montreal when he began his underwriting career and the many times our paths crossed at conferences across North America. He was a gentleman and a good friend to all.

Francine et famille,
Je suis dans l’impossibilité d’être avec vous aujourd’hui; mes pensées vous accompagnent.
Michel était attachant, généreux et de bonne humeur…son rire contagieux nous remplissait de bonheur.  
Repose en paix Michel.



Michel a été un homme bon, respectueux et un patron en or.  Mon premier grand "boss" chez Commercial Union. Je ne peux pas assister aujourd'hui étant en dehors de la ville mais je garderai à jamais un merveilleux souvenir de lui, de sa bonne humeur, de son rire, de tous les partys de Noel, de son côté paternel. Toutes mes condoléances Francine ainsi qu'à la famille. Il repose maintenant en paix et veillera sur vous.  Au revoir Michel! Tu vas nous manquer.

Francine et tes enfants, mes plus sincères condoléances. Michel fut un patron respectueux et généreux. Il était aussi un ami. 

There are things death cannot touch, and your love for him is one of them. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with  you and your family. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

Bill &  Sandy Dean

My deepest sympathy to you & the family. Sending you strength & love during this very sad time. 


My deepest sympathies to you and your family Marie-France. 

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Marie-France, at this difficult time.
Linda Patch (Allion)

Michel interviewed me for my first job in Canada in 1979 with Commercial Union. As my supervisor, colleague and most important of all, friend, Michel was always sincere, knowledgeable and so much fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille. J’ai connu Michel chez l’Union Commerciale et j’ai apprécié le côtoyer 

Mes plus sincères sympathies à toute la famille. Je garde tellement un beau souvenir d'avoir eu la chance de travailler, rire avec Michel. 
Maintenant il a une autre mission. Il viellera sur vous de la-haut.
Diane Brabant

J'ai adoré les années que j'ai travaillé avec Michel.  Un bon vivant toujours de bonne humeur et c'était évident qu'il aimait la vie.  Je garde que des bons souvenirs de lui.  Mes condoléances à la famille

Dear Marie, Mrs. Lacombe and family,

So true what Ehryn shared... our high school years were filled with warm and fun memories of time spent with your family at your home in Newmarket - we were always welcome there and Mr. Lacombe was always so happy, joking around with us all.  Although my memory is not as it used to be (!!) I will never forget when Mrs. Lacombe went through the mail the one day I was there hanging out with Marie and Mr. Lacombe was one of the first Ontarians to get in the mail a photo radar ticket, complete with his picture driving the car as proof - your reaction was so funny (to me anyhow, but probably not to him!) 

My sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful husband and father, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.  I hope you find comfort in the many memories you have with him and knowing that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love Karyn, Adrian, Breanne and Cameron xo

Fond memories of working with Michel in his Toronto years with Commercial Union. Loved his laugh - and he always seemed to be ready to laugh. My condolences to his family and friends.

Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille.  Nous partageons votre peine en ce moment difficile.  Bon courage Nicole ! Nos pensées sont avec toi. Affectueusement, Karine Hunault & Daniel Lebeuf xx

Que de merveilleux moments passés ensemble au fil des années. Soupers, voyages, croisière, casinos, parties de cartes ET le 31 décembre des 20 + dernières années toujours ensemble pour bien commencer la nouvelle année entre amis qui s’apprécient. Ta bonne humeur, ton moral inébranlable et bien sûr tes commentaires sur la politique américaine vont nous manquer terriblement. Tu ne nous laisses que de bons souvenirs, nous avons été privilégiés de t’appeler notre ami.

Mes plus sincères condoléances. Michel était toujours de bonne humeur lors de mes rencontres et son rire restera toujours célèbre.
Irène (ivari ) 

Mes sincères condoléances à la famille, nous partageons votre peine en ce moment difficile. On se souvienderas de Michel  et de sa présence lors d'évenement dans l'industrie, son sense de l'humour et de sa gentiesse resteras gravé dans nos coeurs. 

I worked with Michel for 23 years at Commercial Union. Many great memories. Condolences to the family.

Michel hired me at Commercial Union. He was a great boss, a mentor, had a great sense of humor, and was well- liked by everyone. Later in our careers I had the opportunity to have Michel join me in my company where he was responsible for growing the Quebec market. This was a job he called his dream job. I enjoyed all of my time with Michel. We had many laughs together. 

Francine and family, please accept my deepest condolences. 

Mes sympathies à toute la famille.  
Un homme exceptionnel qui fût une personne importante dans mon parcours. 
Je pense à toi Michou ♥️

Marie-France Boudreau


Dear Marie-France and Mrs Lacombe,

Yours was the warmest home in our teenage years in Newmarket- a sunny pool, music playing, Rufus and Flash, and Mr. Lacombe’s smile and joyful laugh welcoming us all. I remember vividly his welcoming spirit. I was so sorry to hear of his illness. Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss, he will surely be missed and lovingly remembered. 

In sympathy, 
Ehryn (Friend of Marie-France), Cory (husband), and Julian (aged 11) 

OBITUARY

Michel Lacombe

4 November, 1946 – 25 April, 2023

Résidences funéraires Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Homes

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