East Ferris Deputy Mayor Michel Voyer passed away on Christmas Eve, after a long illness. He was 69.
He was serving his fourth term on East Ferris Council. He was first elected in 1991 and served on many committees of council since that time.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and Council colleague” said Mayor Pauline Rochefort. "Michel was dedicated to serving the people of East Ferris and ensuring their concerns and interests were brought forward to the council table. He was committed to developing a vibrant community that people called home (notre chez-nous!). He will be sadly missed."
Michel proudly followed in the footsteps of family members who devoted many hours to municipal business from his grandfather Joseph Voyer to his father Léo, his uncles George Gravelle and Émile Voyer, and to his brother Robert.
"On behalf of Council and municipal staff, I would like to express our sincere condolences to Michel’s wife Lucille, his son Stéphane, his daughters-in-law Erika and Audrey and to his large extended family," added Rochefort.
In honour of Voyer, a commemorative ceremony will be held in the new year at a time to be determined.
Earlier this month Voyer was admitted to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice with terminal cancer.
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Read the full obituary here.
Voyer had been a resident of East Ferris all his life. He retired from a family business, Voyer General Store, in 2011 which has been in in the family since 1928.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Vice President of the Senior Villa of East Ferris. He also served on the Planning Advisory Committee, Fire Department Committee and the Public Works Committee.
A service will occur at a later date.
