It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Yvon Hamelin at the age of 77 on Monday, October 10, 2016 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving wife Simone, his children Claude (Chantal), Carole (Anthony), Sylvie (Marcel), José (Darrell) and Renée (Ross). He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren Steven, Danielle, Joshua, Elissa, Kaylynn, Andrew, Taylor, Jessie, Megan, Mackenzie, Emily and great grandchildren Madison and Johnathan. He was predeceased by his parents Omer and Yvonne and leaving behind his sister Simone (Jean-Paul) Gauthier, Henri (Lise) and Lucille (Ron) Frise. In keeping with Yvon`s wishes a private celebration of life was held in his memory. `C`était un beau bonhomme, beau, grand pis gros`. Cayouche