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Obituaries

Vic Farr Sr.

LEATHERTOWN LUMBER, ACTON

t is with great sadness that we announce and taking the brand worldwide.
Ithe passing of Vic Farr Sr, October 27th, He was especially proud to see all his
2022 at the age of 82. children - Vic Jr., Jo-Anne, Tom, Anthony
He was involved in the lumber industry and grandson Brandon - follow in his
for over 60 years, starting out in Etobicoke footsteps and find different roles in
at Kipling Lumber and Plywood Company the lumber industry as well. In recent
under the guidance of his father-in-law years, he has enjoyed spending his
Jack Patterson. After expropriation by the time on the golf course and spoiling
TTC for the construction of the Kipling his 6 grandchildren and two great
Subway station in the early 70’s, he granddaughters at the cottage.
moved on to Lymbird Lumber; Grandor
Lumber Toronto; Lakeshore Lumber;
Gravenhurst Lumber; and eventually
buying Leathertown Lumber in Acton in
1991 with his wife Betty.
In the 80’s and 90’s he had a successful
run as President of Victoriaville Hockey
Sticks, eventually rebranding them VIC

Simon Desrochers

TIMBER MART, IROQUOIS FALLS

ith great sadness, Simon’s family Urbain Desrochers, Bernadette Desrochers,
Wannounces his passing at the Anson Jeanne D’Arc Desrochers, late Joseph
General Hospital surrounded by his family on Desrochers and Pierrette (David) Kavanagh.
Wednesday October 12th, 2022 at the age of He will also sadly missed by the Brazeau
82. family, many nieces, nephews, other relatives
He was the son of the late Pierre and many friends.
Desrochers and late Mathilda Desrochers Simon was the devoted owner and
(nee Perreault). He will be deeply missed operator of Iroquois Falls Timber Mart since
by his beloved wife Eliette Desrochers 1983. His legacy will be remembered by the
(nee Brazeau), married July 31st, 1965 and entire community. He was a very genuine
celebrated 57 years of marriage; also leaving person with a big heart. He will be greatly
behind his four children Line (Bradley) missed.
Bissonnette, Julie (Michael) Lefebvre, The family wishes to express their
Paul (Cindy) Desrochers and Luc “Billy” heartfelt gratitude to all the staff, nurses and
(Karen) Desrochers, his 5 grandsons Steven doctors at the Anson General Hospital for
(Celeste) Bissonnette, Jason Bissonnette, their passionate care provided to Simon and
Corey and Mathieu (Kirsten) Lefebvre and for their utmost kindness.
Devin Desrochers, his 4 great-grandchildren In memory of Simon, memorial donations
Jaxon Bissonnette, Gunner, Mia and Brinley to the Anson General Hospital (palliative
Lefebvre. He was the brother of the late care room); the South Centennial Manor;
Napoléon Desrochers, late Jean (late Denise) or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would
Desrochers, late André Desrochers, Martial be greatly appreciated. If you wish to send
(Marie) Desrochers, late Jacqueline Campeau, online condolences to his family, to share
late Pauline Desrochers, Hélène (late Roger) your memories or photos please visit wwww.
Roy, Simone (late Raymond) Cyr, late Marie irvineandirvinefuneralhome.com
Desrochers, Rémi (late Linda) Desrochers,

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