I'm very sorry for your loss Roxanne and Family. Lionel was one of my best friends as a young teen and I will never forget all of the great times we had fishing and camping and the good times we had at the cottage. He will be sadly missed by his best friends, Brad Knight, Steve Deline, Peter Skepasts, Ian Buckham and a few others I can't remember. Rest in Peace my friend.

Mike and Madeleine Farrell

Cochrane, Alberta

I just heard of Lionels passing. I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Lionel at Mike’s Food Store while attending high school in New Liskeard. I was just recently talking about a weekend we all spent at his family’s cottage and what great times we had with all the people we worked with at Mikes. We were truly a working family. Friday nights after closing we would all meet at the King George Hotel...what fun we all had. I can’t remember the name of the Chinese restaurant we would hang out at, but I remember “Susie” the owner and how we use to tease her( in fun of course she enjoyed us as she knew us from the store). Those days are fond memories from my younger life.

My sincere condolences to his family. A great guy gone to soon.

Rest In Peace Lionel

Diane Perry

We were so very sorry to hear about Lionel. Our sincere condolences to Roxanne, Maria, Ryan and the rest of the family. He was a good fellow and cousin and will be missed.

Roxanne and family, my condolences

Arie Van Oosteb

I have Lionel to thank for my career in the insurance industry. He took me on as a co-op student in high school, hired me during the summer while I was in college and gave me my first job after college. I truly appreciate everything he did for me and my deepest condolences go out to Ryan, Maria, Roxanne and the rest of the family.

Dear Roxanne, Maria, Ryan and Families; please accept my sincere condolences on Lionel's

sudden passing. His smiling face and fun attitude was always a highlight of our family's visits to Uncle Wilf's and Auntie Violet's home. Rest in peace Lionel.

I literally just heard of Lionel’s illness last week and learned of his passing today. Very sad news. My heart goes out to Roxanne and family.

Darlene and family,

I am sorry for your loss.

Ahmed Jouar

very sad news

the world has lost a good man

miss you

Condolences to the entire family

jase

Deepest sympathies to Roxanne, Maria, Ryan and all the Despres family and friends. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. A life well lived but gone too soon.

Darlene and family,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

You are in my thoughts at this time.

Cathy O’Grady

Roxy, Maria and Ryan, Nancy and I send our sincere condolences to you. We have some cherished memories of Lionel. Trips for NFL, NBA and NHL games, parties at your home out at Otto. Lunch at the Pagoda where we solved all the world problems. I can vividly remember an invite to race the sailboat one Thursday night out of Haileybury. With Lionel and David Ramsay we had to practically paddle the boat around the course- the water was so calm due to lack of wind. Undaunted we had a few “pops” and had a great time. Can’t remember if we won, but we were told by fellow competitors we were the loudest! Rest In Peace our friend.

I am truly sorry for your loss Roxy, Maria, Ryan (and families). Lionel was a great boss, he made coming to work a pleasure. I will cherish his kind words, his smile, his friendship, generosity, and those "Weekends at the cottage". He was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. *** If you need cookies to console you at this time, let me know*** xoxoxox

My deepest sympathies to the Despres family in this sad, sad time of loss. I wish you grace for the journey, and a profound joy as you celebrate Lionel's life in your own way....

Condolences to Roxanne and family, we have such great memories of working with Lionel to kick start the Kirkland Lake Festivals committee. Months of work that was always a pleasure in Lionel's company. Lionel made a difference to the community and was always there to help. He will truly be missed.

Al and Merja Manseau

Margo and Armand, so sorry for your loss.

Kellie Thompson

Deepest condolences to Roxanne, Maria, Ryan and family. We are truly shocked. Lionel was a wonderful person. We will never forget our trip with Lionel and Roxanne to Normandy and Paris, France. Always smiling, generous of heart, Lionel was a great travel companion. He was a respected insurance broker and his friends at Optimum extend their sympathies to our friends at Despres Pacey Ins.

Noella and Doyle Anthony

I remember at NL beach he was one of the people who helped me to shore when I was having trouble swimming,bhe was small but big enough to save me. My condolences to all.

Deepest condolences to Roxanne, Maria, Ryan & families. A life well lived but taken far too soon. My thoughts are with all of Lionel’s family. Susan White

Shocked to hear this. Love to you Roxy and the family. Deepest condolences.

John and Pat Spencer

It has been many, many years since I last saw Lionel and Roxanne. My deepest sympathies to all of the family.

Our sincere condolences to all of Lionel's family. He will be missed, Darry & I have good memories of Lionel here in Haileybury at the docks and our boating years when Lionel had his sailboat and Wilf his big cruiser....

To Roxy, Maria and Ryan our deepest sympathies

To the entire Despres Family our deepest sympathies

Lionel loved life and did his best to live it to the fullest

We will miss him

Doug and Janet

Sending heartfelt condolences from our family to yours during this difficult time. May your many treasured memories help ease your pain and bring you light when you need it the most. Sincerely Darren & Carol Hearn & family