Obituary of Camille Joseph Belliveau

BELLIVEAU, Camille “Joe” - 23 April 1926 to 25 September 2012.  Camille Joseph Belliveau age 86, died peacefully in his sleep at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Georgette (nee Leger).  A proud and loving father, he will be sadly missed by his daughters the late Yolande Belliveau and partner Cliff Oelschlaeger of Erin ON, Louise and Tom Heath of Sarnia ON, Lilianne and Neil Bok of Brandon MB, Marie and Jim Weatherby of Halifax NS, Bernice and Gary Spradbrow of Thedford ON, Michelle and Paul Elliott of Ilderton ON. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. One great-grandchild is to arrive any day.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters Ovide (Thérèse) Belliveau, Joe (Rhea) Belliveau, Hectorine (Albert) Maillet, Stella Belliveau, Jeanita (Ronald) Allain, Ronald (the late Margaret) Belliveau, and Urbain (Brenda) Belliveau; and brothers and sisters-in-law Anita (Fred) Mitchell, Lilianne (Stan) Frankoski, John (Margaret) Leger, Arthur (Rita) Leger, Hectorine (Alvin) Leger, Jean (Robert) Telfer, Bernadette (Val) Desjardins, and Betty Leger-St Pierre.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Camille is predeceased by his parents Edmond and Florine of Shediac NB.  Camille will be missed dearly by his family and many close friends. Camille’s greatest gift to both his wife and children was his undying devotion and commitment to family, nurturing a love and affection amongst all. He loved to sing, whistle and was famous for tapping.  Camille's true testament is the friends and relationships that he leaves behind.  Camille retired from Fiberglas Canada after 35 years of service and volunteered with Meals on Wheels.  Camille resided at Fiddick’s Nursing home for the past five years under the wonderful care of the staff.  Heartfelt thanks to the staff for their gentle and compassionate care.  Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church on Monday, October 1st at 9:30 a.m.  Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton, 420 East St., Sarnia, ON  N7T 6Y5.  Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Camille Belliveau in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area