I want to extend my condolences on Helaire’s passing. He and Marina were such gracious and kind people, the best neighbours anyone could wish for. My thoughts are with you all.

My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. Sorry I cannot make it to the Funeral Mass today. Just want you all to know my thoughts are with you. God Bliss.

Perry and family,

So sorry to hear about Poppa.

Sincere sympathy to all of you. He had such an impact on everyone and this will be his legacy. Think of all the stories being shared now and the smiles he will bring to your faces,In our prayers.

Dan & Barb

Our deepest condolences to all his family . Helaire was a wonderful cousin he always have a handsome smile,prayers & sympathy to Mona & Boys ,,Sorry I couldn’t attend the funeral,cause of health problems.thinking of you all on these difficult days.

My sincere condolences to the family of a great friend Helaire I had the honour and privilege to have really gotten to know him since back when Michel Samson put his name foward as our liberal Candidate for Richmond and being successful because of the hard work Helaire put in with his liberal team in louisdale in the years prior to his relocation to Antigonish I learned a lot about politics from Helaire he was always willing to give me his views on any political subject his love for the liberal party was the same love he had for his family as when ever I visited him he would talk to me so proudly of his children, grand children and other family every time I went in I would speak to him in his first language of French one he was so proud to speak and be spoken too and I would start by testing him out asking him if he know me his reply always was “ well I guess my good buddy Jonathan from petit de Grat I would take him fresh valley apples every time I went down the valley he would always ask me we’re is your mom Darlene and Roy are they here with you i learned so much visiting him he was one smart man in tought me that family always cane first and you help others when needed as you never know when you wouild need someone to help your self to always respect others no matter their political interest as after election night its the people’s voice that decided who was to be elected and we had to except it even if we did not like it agree with it I brought my daughter to see him one day with me he was so happy she couild speak to him in French and was in a acadian school he always told me when I left thank you for your visit “ you made my day “ and make sure you come back to visit which I always did and he was so happy to see me you will be missed dearly my good friend Helaire may you be our guardian angel in haven tell we meet again thank you for your Freindship and Guidance you were one of the best god bless you buddy

Sincere condolences to family and friends. I have fond memories of many visits he made to visit Uncle Arthur. Dad was lucky to have Helaire share a lot of special moments with him. Rest in the peace of Christ.

Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenneth & Mona,

Sending you and your families our sincere sympathies on the loss of your Dad.

He always made me feel most welcome when I came to visit your home. :)

Praying for you all...

Gary, Kim, Rachel, Samuel & Jacob

Xoxo

Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenneth, Mona & Family,

So sorry for your loss, and our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this time.

Shaun, Debbie, Joel, Kate, Zack Fougere

To All Helaire’s Children & Their Families, as well as his sister Marie & All other family members & Friends.

We send you all our sincere condolences. We had the opportunity to play against him at the card play a few years back.. great laughs were had by all.

Rest In Peace Helaire.

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

From: Peter & Linda Samson

Acton Ontario

Dearest Family

Wanting to extend our most sincere sympathy over your father's passing .

Know that you're in our thoughts n prayers during this most difficult time . Hugs

we are so sorry to hear of his passing.he had loving heart.i have great memories of him fishing with me and lenard. he always liked to come to my house at lennox passage to have a glass of wine with us.he loved his family greatly. he will now be happy with marina in heaven. may he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences on your loss.

you don't know me but I got to know your dad, Helaire, at the R.K. MacDonald in Antigonish....my sister was there for 4 years and passed in 2017....I chatted with your dad many, many times while visiting my sister since I was french from Cheticamp and Helaire loved chatting in french....he is a kind, wonderful man who spoke very well of his family and friends....I want to offer my deepest condolences during this difficult time...........Sylvia (Chiasson) Bonaparte.....God bless........

Our sincere condolences to all of you. Your Mom And Dad were our dearest neighbors for many years. We remember them fondly and know they are exactly where they are meant to be - together forever. Rest In Peace Helaire!

Sincere condolences to Kenneth, Lorelei and other members of the family on their loss

Dear Terry, Mona, Kenneth, Perry and Phil,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father. He was a good man and well loved. We also have a death in our family at this time. Earl's mother-in-law, Liz Bates, passed away this week at 103. The wake and funeral is Thursday and Friday in Louisbourg with all the family coming home for the celebration of her life. So if we don't make it to your father's funeral please accept our apologies. Judy and Earl

Helaire, you are now reunited with angel Marina .also with your mother, brothers and sister.You are now telling them all about your beautiful fa mily ,grand children. I will buy a ticket in honur off you. We had great times together,no more cheating in cards , you and Johnnie.say hi tol Johnnie the love off my life. May you rest in peace.

To all my cousins and their families. Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenneth and Mona. Great memories with all of you, Uncle Helaire and Aunt Marina.. Time really flies by. Enjoy his celebration of life. Wish I could be there. Celebrate and buy your lottery tickets. We all know he loved his tickets. All in hopes to share the wealth. RIP Unc and enjoy the journey with Aunt Marina and the rest of the clan. Sure your going to have a game of cards lol. Love you all. Love you Unc. Sleep with angels.

Love Debbie and family. Mississauga, Ontario. xxoo

My Condolence to Helaire's families,relatives and friends. Although he lived a fruitful life I'm sure he'll be missed. R.I.P. Helaire

My heart goes out to you Perry, with Papa’s passing. Just seeing this now. Deepest Condolences to all of you...I will always remember his visits at The Moonlight for his Chinese food and seeing him in the dining room at the RK when Aunt Regina was a resident there...may he Rest In Peace

~ Marshall & Claire Dickson

Our sincerest and deepest condolences to you Mona, Arnold and all your family . We are praying for you all during this very difficult time .

Lynn and Kevin Marchand

To my cousins Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenneth, Mona and all their families, so sorry for the loss of your dad my Uncle and everyone's Papa! Fly and be free Uncle with Aunt Marina and all your family members. Luv you more! ❤❤❤

Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenny & Mona...My heart breaks for all of you and your families. I know how you all are feeling but just knowing that Uncle Helaire has joined Aunt Marina is very comforting. Finally at peace and he has joined all that have left before him. Rest peacefully Uncle you will be missed and forever loved! Love you all, Gail, Dan, Matthew (Maia), Marc (Meredith), Alexandra, Nicholas and Alanna Stanoev ... Whitby, Ontario.

Our sincere condolences are going to you all. Helier was such a kind, easy going man. Surely he will be missed by all his family and friends. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Our deepest sympathy to you all, Terry, Perry, Phil, Kenneth, Mona, and your spouses on the passing of your loving father and father in law. To all grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends of Helaire, our deepest sympathy. We’ve had many opportunities over the past forty years to share many laughs and special moments with papa. Love you forever, to the moon and back, and feel so fortunate and honoured to have shared in your passing.

So sorry for your loss may you have strength in your time of need.He is now at piece god bless him he will be missed.

Thinking of the whole Marchand family at this difficult time.your dad was a great man and I have lots of great memories of both your mom and dad growing up in louisdale and hanging out at your house .

Mona and all Marchand family

My deepest condolences to you all. Helaire was an amazing man, his home was always open to me and he always treated me like family. Aways keep all those memories close to your heart May he rest peaceful.

Donna and Erhard Mueller

Sorry for your loss. Know that we’re thinking about you all during this sad time.