It is with deep sorrow and regret that our brother Lee Whelan lost his valiant battle with pancreatic cancer Monday 6/29 at 2am with his partner of 18 years Manon Lapointe at his side. He leaves behind his mother Margaret Whelan (nee peters) (Paul Whelan) brother Eric Whelan (Darleen Hoehle), sister Shannon Whelan, sister Corlea Viskovich (Rino), his nephew Zeb Viskovich (of Kirkland lake) and great niece Sunny Viskovich, his nephew Fynnerty and niece Bronti Viskovich.
He also leaves behind Manon’s 3 brothers (Dany, Guylain, and Pascal Lapointe), who he cherished like brothers of his own and Yvette Lapointe who he also affectionately referred to as mom.
Lee was proud to be a gold miner, having worked at Redpath, KL gold, and finishing his last days at Agnico Eagle Gold. He most proudly worked for his father at Paul Whelan mining. A devoted son, loving brother and uncle, and faithful friend.
Lee had a great sense of humor and a gift for storytelling. His laugh reverberated across rooms. He was a lover of all things Elvis, Sylvester Stallone, and old country music. He always put family first and fierce loyalty was not only a basic standard given but expected in return. To be in his circle meant to be cherished.
You will be missed.
Fly high champ!
Friends and family are invited to call at The Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative on Wednesday July 8th, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. A graveside service will follow at The Kirkland Lake Cemetery.
Sympathy Messages
Chère Manon ainsi qu’à tous vos proches, nous pensons à vous très fort. Bon courage à vous. Xxxx
- Maxime Lapointe et Véronique , on
June 30, 2026
Toutes mes sympathies sincères chère cousine mes pensées t'accompagne 🙏🏾🫂
May my support warm your heart
- Huguette Langevin, on
June 30, 2026
My sincere condolences 🙏 so sorry for your loss
May my support warm your heart
- Carole Knott, on
June 30, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lee. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My condolences to Manon and the Whalen family…. RIP Lee…
May my support warm your heart
- Patty (Champagne) Colpitts, on
June 30, 2026
Lee was a great man and amazing friend. He will be missed greatly.
May my support warm your heart
- JP. Fontaine, on
June 30, 2026
My Dear Manon and the Whelan Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
- Donna Hanson, on
June 30, 2026
Toutes mes condoléances chère Manon. Mes pensées t'accompagnent dans cette rude épreuve.
- Isabelle Langevin, on
June 30, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to Manon and the Whelan Family. Lee was a fun, loving, hard working great guy and Manon you were so loved by him! He will be missed by his colleagues, his community and all those who happen to know him!❤️
- Lesha Laronde, on
June 30, 2026
I am so sorry, Manon & family
So sad
- Roy & Elizabeth Croxall, on
July 1, 2026
So sorry to hear the passing of Lee ,
Sincere condolences Manon and family
Thinking of you in this difficult time 🙏😞🙏😘
May my support warm your heart
- Nicole Caron, on
July 1, 2026
Our condolences to Manon and the WHelan family. So many great memories will need to live in our hearts now. Lee will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, love from the Lee family
- Jay and Deb Lee, on
July 1, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May my support warm your heart
- Sheri and Jeff Snow, on
July 1, 2026
I am so saddened with the news of my friends passing,Lee was a passionate man with big dreams,a great friend and neighbor...the best! My most sincere condolences to Manon,Eric,Shannon,Carlea and family ❤️ I love you all and he will be truly missed,the loss of my friend has left a hole in my heart that could never be filled as I'm sure it is with every person who had the pleasure of knowing him 😢
- Curtis Charlton, on
July 1, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. My condolences to the family
May my support warm your heart
- Tina Bailey, on
July 1, 2026
Condolences to the family on your loss.
- Mike Bowman, on
July 1, 2026
Sincere condolences to Manon and the Whelan family and friends. Lee will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely, Lynda Clark-McTaggart
- Lynda Clark-McTaggart, on
July 1, 2026
Nos sympathies Manon et a toute la famille9
May my support warm your heart
- Jacques and Gaetane , on
July 1, 2026
Manon and the Whelan family, please accept our sincere condolences. Lee was taken too soon, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- Cori Clement and Brian Stratford, on
July 1, 2026
Miss you too much friend long time manon Lapointe I’m sorry hear about that long time friend good friend with me miss you too much love you too much good bye see you in heaven love you so much enjoy your day good night miss you too much good friend partner love you too much love country music See you every night Halloween good friend good bye
- Braxton Moreau, on
July 1, 2026
My Dear Manon i was very shocked to hear of Lee's passing but just know that hes in a good and happy place. I know it will be hard without having him around, but we will all be reunited one day, sorry for your loss. He will pop in your dreams so just know he'll always be around.
- Nicole Moreau, on
July 1, 2026
Mes pensées sont avec toi! Il sera là haut avec ton papa à te protéger!
🤗💫✨
May my support warm your heart
- Louise Lapointe, on
July 1, 2026
Manon and Family Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers to you at this very sad time🙏
- Tina Rozich, on
July 1, 2026
so sorry for you loss....my condolences to your family...my prayers are with you
May my support warm your heart
- Lynne Gauthier, on
July 1, 2026
Dear Manon, know that I am thinking and saying prayers for you and the Whelan family.so very sorry for your loss.
- Judy McLeod, on
July 1, 2026
To Manon, The Whelan and The Lapointe families, you have my deepest, heartfelt condolences on the loss of Lee, way too soon. I have the fondest memories of him from our high school days, and I remember his mom and Corlea. I remember him being a quiet young man in high school, kind and ready to give a smile in the hallways. I remember being in a school bus trip with Lee and remember him sitting with his Sony Walkman listening to Gino Vannelli on cassette tape :) He LOVED Gino Vannelli back then. One of my best friends in high school had a huge crush on Lee. One day she asked if he would mind if she took a few pictures of him, and Lee kindly and graciously agreed. These photos were take inside KLCVI, and I can see I still have 1 or 2 photos of him in an old photo album somewhere in this house. I remember him so fondly, and wish I had gotten to know him. Blessings to Lee's family and friends, to all who loved him.
- Laura Mazepa, on
July 1, 2026
My sincere condolences to Manon, Aunt Margaret, Eric, Shannon, Corlea and their families. Lee will truly be missed. I have so many fond memories of our times at the lake and the Peters family gatherings.
Sending you all big hugs during this difficult time.
Your cousin Tam
- Tammy Frenette, on
July 1, 2026
Dear Manon and family. I am so saddened for your loss. Lee was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences.
- Christine Doxsee, on
July 1, 2026
Sincere condolences, sorry for your loss Manon and family. He will be missed.
- Patrick Daigle , on
July 1, 2026
Out deepest condolences to Manon and Lee’s family. There are never adequate words but our hearts are aching for you. Much love and hugs to everyone at this very sad time.
May my support warm your heart
- Kim, Peter & Kalyn Banks, on
July 1, 2026
Manon, Margaret, Eric, Shannon, Coralee and families, I am completely heartbroken to hear about the loss of Lee. He was a very special man. Lee brought so much joy into my brother Nicky’s life and I like to imagine that they are catching up after all these years apart. Sending you and your family strength during this incredibly difficult time."
- Mary Sangiuliano Peters, on
July 1, 2026
Manon, Margret and family-I was sorry to hear the passing of Lee, My condolences.
- Kim Beaudoin, on
July 2, 2026
The Whelan Family and Manon
We were so shocked to hear of LEE'S passing - we did not know that he was sick. Please accept our deepest condolences and sending prayers to your whole family. He was also taken way too soon, and will be missed by all who knew him. GOD BLESS.
Theresa and Nick Sangiuliano
- Nick and Theresa Sangiuliano, on
July 2, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family
- Judy Vermette, on
July 2, 2026
Dearest Aunt Margaret, Erik, Shannon, Corlea and Manon and family.
Our sincerest condolences to you all. May Lee rest in heavenly peace surrounded by our loved ones who have passed through this life too soon as well. May Our Blessed Mother wrap you all in her mantle and hold you all closed to her and her son.
My heart breaks for you all. He will be missed .
As Tammy said, great memories of the lake and our family get togethers.
Holding you all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Love and Blessings Angie , Charlie and Ryan
- Ángela (Peters)Lopez, on
July 2, 2026
My condolences to Lee's Family and Friends.
I was in Saskatchewan. I was so home sick. I just wanted to see someone, something, to remind me of home. One day, while walking to school, I heard a voice say...Hey...aren't you from KL? I looked up and there was Lee. Made my time there a little less lonely. Thanks for that Lee.
- Kathleen Doonan, on
July 2, 2026
Dear Margaret and Manon Whelan's entire family
My sincere condolences to the family members and friends of Lee. May all your precious memories of Lee give you comfort. You have me in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
- Ines Robazza, on
July 2, 2026
Dear Aunt Margaret, Manon, Eric, Shannon, Corlea and all family, we wish to express our sincerest condolences and we wish that your treasured memories will get you through such a difficult time. Hugs to all!!
- Rick and Lynda Peters, on
July 2, 2026
Manon, and Whalen Family,
I am very saddened by the passing of Lee. Working with him first at Holt and then here at Macassa was always fun. He gave as good as he got on the teasing and laughter. Was always a joy to share laughter with him, and he will be missed.
Please know I am sending you all strength and hugs
- Nadine Malciw, on
July 6, 2026
Manon, Shannon, Eric:
It was my privilege to work with Lee at the McGarry Project with Armistice. In particular, we had many discussions about how to treat people we were responsible to supervise with respect - Lee was always met a high bar and was a major contributor to make the operation a good workplace. Lee's passing and now also his mother's is as sad as it gets. The whole Whelan family is among the "good guys". I am full of great memories so this news is particularly sad.
- Erik Andersen, on
July 7, 2026
Eric, Shannon & Coralee and all pf Erics loved knes and family, we are so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Sending condolences to you all and thinking of you in the coming days.
- Patti Connolly, on
July 11, 2026
Eric, Shannon, Corlea, and all of Lee's loved ones, we are so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Sending condolences to you all and thinking of you in the coming days.
- Patti Connolly, on
July 11, 2026
My deepest condolences to
Margaret,Paul,Eric,Shannon,Carlea
Shared many laughs back in the day,this one I have to shared..My dad Wayne was on watch at the mine and he sprayed painted moms lawn chairs yellow on the work bench well Lee didn't know weather to give Wayne heck or laugh at it lol
Deepest sympathy The Westcott family 💕
Cindy
- Cindy Westcott , on
July 27, 2026
