Reuel Dechene

Reuel Dechene obituary

Reuel Dechene

Reuel Dechene Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2017.
Passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 52 after a 16-month struggle with brain cancer. Reuel was a wonderful artist and unique human being with a roaring laugh who brought joy to everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his adoring wife Eliza Griffiths, his parents, Terry and Linda, his siblings, Robin and Monica, his extended family and many friends near and far. A celebration of Reuel's life will be held on Saturday, November 4, from 2 to 5 at the Blythe Bernier Funeral Home in Montreal, 940 Avenue Ogilvy. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting an art gallery and going to a rock show.

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19 Entries

November 14, 2017

My condolences, Eliza - thinking of you.

Deborah Margo

The Hamelin Family

November 14, 2017

We have fun childhood memories of mischievous Ruey. And we're wishing you peace and lots of strength at this really difficult time.

Katharine Mulherin

November 13, 2017

So sorry to hear this Eliza. I only found out today. Love to you and your family.

Catherine Sinclair

November 8, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to you, Eliza, at this sad time. Reuel was a wonderful artist.

Mary and Mike Sproule

November 4, 2017

Eliza,
We were so sad to hear of your husbands passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.

Christine Redfern

November 4, 2017

Dear Reu, he will be truly missed.

Nadia Laham

November 4, 2017

Dear Eliza, I was shocked to hear about the sad news. My deepest sympathy to you, as well to the Dechene family. I am thinking of you.

Emily Cook

November 3, 2017

My deepest condolences Eliza. Reuel was a lovely man .

Audrey Churgin

November 3, 2017

Thinking of you Eliza. Reuel was a true light in your life, and in the lives of so many others. He will be missed.

Dale Plumb

November 3, 2017

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Lynn Cox

November 3, 2017

Dear Eliza and Family

I am sadden to hear of Reuel's passing. I knew him as a friend and also had the pleasure of working with him in the early Arts Court and SAW Gallery years. All my memories of Reuel are fantastic. For me he was a friend with a spectacular character. I am sure that in his character makeup there was a dash of Johnny Cash, a smattering of Willy Wonka and a hint of the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland with a generous helping of Elvis that made up part of him. I am also sure that all of you could add to this list. I will miss him as part of our Art community and as a friend. I am sorry for your loss. I will look up at blinking stars and think of him.

Joëlle Proulx-Clermont

November 2, 2017

What a sad news... I had the pleasure of working with Reuel, he was a super person and an awesome artist... His hubcap art will live on! My deepest condolences to all of you...

Lesley Soper

November 2, 2017

Dear Eliza and family -
I am profoundly saddened by the loss of your Reuel. He was a spirited and joyful colleague at CIC: a refreshingly iconoclastic public servant. My deepest sympathies -

Jennifer Howey

November 2, 2017

Dear Eliza and Griffiths Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, son-in-law, and brother-in-law. His legacy of love, including his love of art, will live on in our hearts.

November 1, 2017

Dear Linda and Terry,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Deryk and Shirley

Marisa Portolese

November 1, 2017

My sincere condolences to you Eliza and the Dechene family.

November 1, 2017

Sincere thoughts
Bernard Gamoy

November 1, 2017

Dear Linda and Terry
Our heartfelt condolences to you both and Monica and Eliza. Thinking of you all this weekend.
Love Jo Anne and Ed

R.B. Stewart

November 1, 2017

My condolences to Eliza and the Dechene family. I worked with Reuel several years ago at CIC and remember his happy outlook on life and his laughter.

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