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Émile was born on 20 July 1939 in Warren, On. He died peacefully on 27 March 2025 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre surrounded by his loving family who will sadly miss him. He grew up on a farm between Warren and Verner ON. on the River Veuve. In his later teens, he lived with his brother in law Miguel Cousineau and sister Noëlla. He joined CP Rail as a Station Operator in Sultan where he met his wife of 64 years, Linda Desbiens. After working for CP Rail he moved to Dubreuilville to work as a Shipper Receiver for Dubreuil Bros. He also sold insurance and ran the Ski-Doo shop. When his oldest son started high school, they decided to move to Thunder Bay, there he held several jobs until he started Custom Finishing by Émile. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and The French Club. Émile was always jovial and had a great sense of humour. He was a gentle soul and was always there to help, family and friends alike. He was outgoing and would always meet someone he knew wherever he went. Predeceased by his parents Hermas Miron and Anna Dauphinais, his daughter Renée, his sisters Ida, Cécile and his brother Clément. Survived by his wife Linda, sons Bruce (Darlene) and Denis, granddaughters Sonya (Rick), Kayla (David), Robyn (Scott), Janine, Ariel, Emily (Dave) and grandson Tyson, great grandchildren Liam, Olivia, Kaity and Hunter, sisters Anette, Noëlla (Miguel), Gertrude (Marcel), Diane (Marc). The family request that those who wish to remember Émile in the form of charity, to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sargentandson.com.

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