Marcel Lucien Touchette

Cherished father to Jean-Guy (Constance) Lalonde, Nicole Campbell-DiMatteo (late Joe DiMatteo), Carol Green (late Jim Stewart), Michael Touchette (Lisa Winrow), Joanne (Roy) Caverly and Daniel (Elizabeth) Touchette. Loving grandfather of Annie (Geoff), Jason (Paula), Paul, Vincent, Joanne (Les), Gord (Sarah), Kevin (Kelly), Tammy (Jon), Crystal (Andrew), Tanya (Sheila) and Kai. Great-grandfather of 22 great-grandchildren. Marcel is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Northern Ontario.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife Regine of 68 years, his parents Frédéric and Yvonne Touchette and sisters Anna Comtois, Fernande Lepage and Églantine Lepage.

Marcel will be forever remembered as a loving, caring, generous man, who loved the Montréal Canadians, playing bingo and music. He loved to share his candy and would always offer a beer or shot to anyone who visited. Together with his wife Regine, they owned a french fry truck in their early years, then he worked as a bus driver, mover, at The Norton and lastly General Motors. He proudly wore his GM jacket everywhere. Family time and celebrations meant the most to him.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Eventide Nursing Home for their compassionate care and unwavering support over the years. Their dedication to both Dad and Mom was a true comfort to us all.

Friends are invited to join the family at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, visiting hours are on Wednesday, March 25 which is also his birthday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service in celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.

In memory of Marcel, donations to The Niagara Health Foundation (Walker Family Cancer Center) would be appreciated by his family.