LEBARON, Gregory
- June 6, 2019
Gregory Douglas LeBaron passed away on Thursday June 6, 2019 at the age of 66, in Montreal, after a long period of illness with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Boksa, father of Matthew and Nissa LeBaron, and brother of Tony, Andy and Mia LeBaron. His family and friends deeply miss his bright light. We love you so much.
A memorial gathering will be held on July 6, 2019 from 1-5 pm (open floor at 3 pm for anyone to say a few loving words in Greg’s memory) at Voluntas Commemoration, 4695 Saint-Jean Blvd., Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9H 2A7.
If you wish to make a donation in Greg’s honor, please consider the West Island Palliative Care Residence, Médecins sans Frontières, or the Canadian Red Cross.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (voluntas.ca | (514) 695-7979).
Ron Hall
June 17, 2019 at 10:44 amI knew Greg for over 25 years professionally, meeting at a LISA confernece in Montrey in the 90s. He had always a keen wit and a story to tell – he will be missed.
Quiet Joy
We have missed
the quiet joy
you presence brought.
The golden warmth
of your soul
and the smile
in your words.
They are sorely missed
in these uncertain times,
though in truth all times
are uncertain,
bat your words made
the world seem less so.
We waited and prayed that
all that was, would be
as it was and all
would be well and good
and that your
quiet joy
would grace us
once again.
This did not come
to pass and health
slips from us all
and life is often filled
with sudden ends and
sad passages of hearts
and quiet souls.
So here’s to memories
and to time –
that great healer.
To patient moments
spent in waiting
and in prayer.
To the past
and days when
we rejoiced
in the warmth
of your soul,
the laughter of
your smiling words
and your quiet joy.
And to the future
and the memories have
of your quiet joy.
Jo-Ann Wilmot
June 17, 2019 at 12:59 pmI am very sorry for your loss. I knew Greg through working at McGill. He was, without a doubt, one of the kindest, most gracious people I have ever met. He was smart but humble. He was a grateful person who loved and adored his family. It was always uplifting to speak to him because he was so upbeat and treated everyone with respect. Rest in peace.
Chris Gillespie
June 19, 2019 at 11:21 amWhile we saw little of each other in our later years, I still look back in fondness at our family trips to Chambly and the chance to swim in a pool and play in that stream that ran beside your house. I think the last time I saw Greg was at your Mom’s house in Sutton when you guys were clearing it up. He was a nice guy, never pleasant to see your cousins pass, especially when you are the eldest one!
deen gillespie
December 21, 2024 at 7:20 pmI want to connect with anyone connected to my cousin.
Ron Foss
June 27, 2019 at 8:40 amOn behalf of all of your former and current friends from Fort Chambly, may you rest peacefully and with only fond memories.
Allan Vallis
September 24, 2020 at 1:29 pmIts only been 52 gears since I last saw you so I’m sure neither of us has changed, Ron. I was in Chambly in 2008 and looked up Gary Farrar and his brother Sandy. We spent a good couple of hours re-living and laughing about the old days. Hope life has treated you well. Take care!
Allan Vallis
September 24, 2020 at 1:24 pmI remember putting together a “band” in Greg’s basement in the ’60s – at least that’s what we thought we were. I lost touch with Greg after moving away in ’68. Greg was always the avant garde thinker. I value the friendship I had with him.