Andre Byham

Obituary of Andre Joseph Frederick A. Byham

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BYHAM, André Joseph Frederick A. (November 27, 1951 - October 10, 2022) - André passed away peacefully on Monday October 10th, 2022 at the Sudbury Health Sciences Centre with loved ones by his side.

André was born in Ottawa, November 27, 1951 to parents Donald Byham and Dorothée Gougeon (both deceased). André will live in the heart of his beloved wife of 26 years, Dianne Bourgeault. He will forever be missed by his sons Ken and Donald (Natalie), as well as his extended family, François Couture (Marsha), Marcelle Couture and Joël Couture (Paula). André was a devoted and loving grandfather to Shaelan, Kimberly, Shannie, Alexa, Sydney, Nicholas and Lilianna who will be eternally grateful for all of the adventures spent with him. André also leaves behind his brother Robert (Diane), nephew and godchild Pierre-Luc (Maxine) and niece Michèle-Renée (Neel). He will be remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law and many nephews and nieces from the Bourgeault Family, his cherished cousin Christine (Murray) and Skip-Bo partner Glen Morneau.

André was an active member of the Chapleau community. He chaired on numerous committees, was member of City Council and Mayor for a four-year term. He was a teacher at École Sacré Cœur for 30 years. May his memory live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Celebration of his life will take place at “le Rendez Vous”, The Cottage at Mulligans Bay (Old Fort Road, 8 Poynter Road) on Friday, October 21, 2022 between 7 pm and 9 pm.

A visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10 am until time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00 am with Reverend Herve officiating. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at the Chapleau Municipal Cemetery. 

If so desired, memorial donations made to the Health Sciences North, Cardiac Care Unit would be greatly appreciated.

(Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca


BYHAM, André Joseph Frederick A. (27 novembre 1951 – 10 octobre 2022) – André est décédé paisiblement le lundi 10 octobre 2022 au Centre des sciences de la santé de Sudbury avec ses proches à ses côtés.

André est né à Ottawa, le 27 novembre 1951, de Donald Byham et Dorothée Gougeon (tous deux décédés). André vivra dans le cœur de son épouse bien-aimée de 26 ans, Dianne Bourgeault. Il manquera à jamais à ses fils Ken et Donald (Natalie), ainsi qu’à sa famille élargie, François Couture (Marsha), Marcelle Couture et Joël Couture (Paula). André était un grand-père dévoué et aimant pour Shaelan, Kimberly, Shannie, Alexa, Sydney, Nicholas et Lilianna qui lui seront éternellement reconnaissants pour toutes les aventures passées avec lui. André laisse également dans le deuil son frère Robert (Diane), son neveu et filleul Pierre-Luc (Maxine) et sa nièce Michèle-Renée (Neel). Ses beaux-frères et belles-sœurs ainsi que les nombreux neveux et nièces de la famille Bourgeault, sa cousine chérie Christine (Murray) et son partenaire Skip-Bo Glen Morneau se souviendront de lui.

André était un membre actif de la communauté de Chapleau. Il a présidé de nombreux comités, a été membre du conseil municipal et maire pendant un mandat de quatre ans. Il a été enseignant à l’école Sacré-Cœur pendant 30 ans. Que sa mémoire vive dans le cœur de tous ceux qui ont eu le privilège de le connaître.
Une célébration de sa vie aura lieu au « Rendez Vous », The Cottage at Mulligans Bay (Old Fort Road, 8 Poynter Road) le vendredi 21 octobre 2022 entre 19h et 21h.

Une visite aura lieu à l’église Sacré-Cœur le samedi 22 octobre 2022 de 10 h jusqu’à l’heure de la messe commémorative à 11 h, présidée par le révérend Hervé Sauvé. L’inhumation aura lieu au cimetière municipal de Chapleau.

Si vous le désirez, des dons commémoratifs faits à l’unité de soins cardiaques de Horizon Santé Nord seraient grandement appréciés.

(Les arrangements ont été confiés au Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca

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Friday
21
October

Celebration of Life

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 21, 2022
Le Rendez Vous, The Cottage
Mulligans Bay, Old Fort Road, 8 Poynter Road
Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
22
October

Visitation

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Sacred Heart Church
Lorne Street
Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
22
October

Memorial Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Sacred Heart Church
Lorne Street
Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
22
October

Burial

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Chapleau Municipal Cemetery
Highway 129
Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
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