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Bernard Geoffrion Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

Bernard "Boom-Boom" Geoffrion, 75 of Marietta died March 11, 2006. He was a professional hockey player with Montreal Canadiens for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Geoffrion, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Nancy Geoffrion and Danny and Kelly Geoffrion; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Hartland Monahan; grandchildren, Shane and Alicia Monahan, Mechelle and Stephen Burd, Joey and Emily Monahan, Brittney, Nicholas, Blake, Sebastian, and Brice Geoffrion; great-grandchildren, Madison and Morgan Monahan, and Sterling and Steele Burd; brothers Jean Paul and Roland Geoffrion; sisters Margo Boucher, and Lucille St. Dennis. A memorial service will be Friday, March 24, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Paran North Church of God with Dr. Mark Walker officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Foundation Fighting Blindness, 385 Waverly Hall Dr. Roswell, GA. 30075. Online tributes may be made to www.mem.com. The family will receive friends Thursday March 23, 2006 from 5 until 8 PM at H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill, 1157 Old Canton Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 977-9485.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Geoffrion

341 Entries

July 13, 2013

Bob Provost, distant cousins from 6 generations ago. You were the greatest in my eyes. God Bless you.

Mike Maher

March 8, 2008

I met you in Atlanta in 1975 and forever became a fan.

J.C. Viger

March 13, 2007

We will always remember you!

MOE BENOIT

February 19, 2007

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE
GEOFFRIOM FAMILY.
TEAM MATE OF 1949-50 SEASON

MOE BENOIT

BOB Geoffrion

August 31, 2006

hey Dad, its hard not having you around, I MISS YOU

YOUR SON

Bob

Ed G

May 6, 2006

Rest in Peace Boom Boom. You were truly a magnificent player and you will always be remembered. As a Montreal ex-pat I still cheer for the Canadiens!

Sharon Sligh

March 27, 2006

Marlene - We always enjoyed talking with you & Boom Boom as we waited in the hall at Mt. Paran North between services. Our son Corey admired and adored - and greatly respected - your husband. Boom always had a word of advice (or warning!!) for him, and would frequently end his advice with a big bear hug. When we learned he was ill, Corey (who is away at college) asked me to be sure to tell Boom Boom he loved him the next time I saw him at Church. Unfortunately, the next time was at his memorial service. What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind - his testimony of faith and his great love for his family. You are a beautiful and strong woman and are a shining example of the love of Christ. God bless you and your family. With much love, Sharon, Billy & Corey Sligh

olivia O'Keeffe

March 27, 2006

I know how everyone feels about cancer... i hate it too... today March 27,2006 i lost my gradfather Eamon O'Keeffe... I loved him so much... I know how it feels to lose somebody you love very much

-Olivia 12 years old

Tom and Debbie Taylor

March 26, 2006

Our sincerest condolences to the family of Mr Geoffrion.

Jim Ferguson

March 24, 2006

To the Geoffrion family:

I only became aware of Bernie Geoffrion and the fabulous Montreal Canadiens on March 17, 1955. After that I became a dedicated fan of Boom Boom and the whole team.

I feel that Bernie Geoffrion is one of the most underrated players of all time. On so many occasions, he would be leading the league in scoring and then get injured. Even during his 50 goal season he missed some games.

I loved his style and his magnetic personality. He helped bridge the gap between the two solitudes. As long as there is hockey, Boom Boom will never be forgotten.

Thanks for the great hockey memories, Boomer!

Daniel Levesque

March 24, 2006

My deepest sympathy to all the Geoffrion family. you are in my prayer. Even if i'm a young hockey fan, I used to know Boum Boum as a very talented hockey player.

Take care to all.

Bobbie Larson Czerwinski

March 23, 2006

Marlene, Linda, Heartland, Mechelle, Stephen, Sterling, Steele,

I am so sad that I can't express my sympathy to you all in person at this time. I was thankful to find this guestbook so I could write to you from Kansas. In the few delighful converstations that I had with Bernie, his eyes were always full of joy and pride when he talked about his family. He loved and adored you so all much, and he had a wonderful way of making your friends feel like they were part of the family too. I promise to visit when I return to Georgia. In the meantime, know that John and I are thinking of you and praying for all of your family.

Love and God Bless - Bobbie

peter whyte

March 23, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Geoffrion Family.

I was fortunate to live only a couple of blocks away from Boom,Boom.

He would always honk, and wave as he drove by in his convertable.

I got his autograph at a Richelieu grocery store not far from his home or mine. I still have it.

My dad had season tickets at the Forum, and I was there the night he scored 50th. and also the night of the Rocket Richard Riot, when the fans were afraid The Boomer would break Rocket's scoring title.

Dickie Moore, and Cliff Fletcher also lived only blocks away.

I lived in great hockey circles.

Bernie! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

shane monahan

March 20, 2006

Poppy, I cannot tell you how much I miss you, Alicia and the babies think of you everyday. I take great comfort knowing you were with us in Montreal and have been with the Lord. You were my hero, as you were so many peoples hero. I cherished every conversation we had since I was little and will now pass on those lessons to my kids. I love you more than you will ever know, and I have so much more to tell you. I know you will be by my side from here on out.

Linda Monahan (loving daughter)

March 20, 2006

To my dad: I will always cherish the man you were, the kind and gentle spirit you had. You are now in the Lord's arms and that gives us all such peace. Mom is fine, Dad. She misses you so much, but we are all taking care of her. We will love you forever.

To all of you writing in these tributes, my brothers and I are printing them off and sharing them with Mom. We will put them in a book for her. We thank all of you hockey fans and friends all over that so graciously welcomed our family and let us share with you a child of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather. God Bless all of you.

Douglas Mack

March 20, 2006

my youth was filled with radio broadcasts of saturday eveing hockey games with the Habs, at the forum.. Although I grew up in New Jersey, I have been a life long Canadiens fan. I have played hockey my whole life having role models like you...thank you boomer!

Charles Fyon

March 19, 2006

Marlene and family

My sincere condolences. Played against Bernie and also went to Strathcona Academy with your brother Howie for a couple of years when you lived on Pratt Avenue. May he rest in peace

Russ Oxford

March 18, 2006

I was a pre-teen football player when hockey came to Georgia. Did not follow the sport that closely although I count myself a fan now (Stars and Thrashers are my main teams with the Flames my 2nd favorite Western Conference team). I always enjoyed listening to Boom Boom talk about hockey with such enthusiasm. My heartfelt condolences to the Geoffrion family on their loss.

R. Morissette

March 17, 2006

Mes condoleances les plus sinceres a la famille Geoffrion. Je me souviendrai toujours de son plaisir de vivre.

Jack Lightfoot

March 17, 2006

Godspeed Boom Boom! As a 12-year old when the Flames came to Atlanta in 1972, it was you and Jiggs McDonald that introduced me to hockey and made me a life-long fan. I was crushed when "Da-Flames" left Atlanta in 1980. But, I was thrilled when the Thrashers arrived. Thanks for the wonderful memories! Rest in Peace!

Rob Repasi

March 17, 2006

Mon Cher Boom Boom.

Hockey has been a big part of my life growing up in Montreal watching Les Canadiens play as a child. But one of the biggest thrills was in recent years when my son Ryan played against your grandson Blake. You came to many of their games and I had a chance to meet you, talk about the HABS and introduce my son you to as well. What a thrill! You were so pleasant and polite. Our family has been touched by a hockey legend and a great ambassador of the game. You will be remembered as "Mr. Slapshot". Merci pour les memoires.

Thanks for the memories.

WARREN PSAILA

March 17, 2006

Bernie Geoffrion was an original and there will probablly never be another like him. I remember when he came to Atlanta with the Flames and took the city by storm. Cliff Flecther was one smart cookie, no one could do it like "Boom Boom.At the height of his popularity I honestly think Bernie could have run for Mayor of Atlanta......and won. My sincere condolences to the Geoffrion family.Thanks for the memories Bernie.

Al Trombetta

March 16, 2006

My sincere condolences. You were one of the greatest Montreal Canadien both on and off the ice.

Ann Mansfield

March 16, 2006

"Thanks for the memory" says it all. Growing up in the '50's in Montreal, the Boomer was my hero. I had his pictures taped to my bedroom walls, and of course, had a crush on him. It was a huge disappointment last Sat. when CBC chose not to televise the pre-game ceremony. Though we left Montreal in '65, the one thing I couldn't let go was my hockey team. I'm "the world's greatest" Canadiens fan. God bless Marlene and the "kids". I saw snippets of the ceremony, and be sure, Boom Boom was mighty proud of you all. Thanks, Bernie and team-mates, for all those hockey moments I've enjoyed so much.

Thomas & Martha Demers

March 16, 2006

Marlene, Linda, Robert & Danny,

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Geoffrion Family. Martha & I feel extremely blessed to have personally known Marlene and Boom during the past five years in Florida. Back in October we were overjoyed with gladness and felt so lucky to be able to be present for the retirement of Boom’s #5 at the Centre Bell in Montreal.

During the past few weeks we know how difficult it was for all of you. On Saturday, March 11, 2006, the sadness of not seeing Boom on the ice was almost too much to take. But when we saw Marlene, Linda & his boys, Robert and Danny step onto the red carpet our tears of sadness turned into cheers of joy.

While we all know how anxiously Boom awaited for his “Blue-Blanc-Rouge” sweater to be hung high next to his Father-in-law’s #7, you could feel the presence of both their spirits hugging each other in the rafters of the Centre Bell---this was God’s will! What a feeling! Boom now had it all. We easily envisioned Boom’s arms around Howie Morenz and both Montreal Hall of Famers watching their family below with all the love and pride anyone could ever imagine. The Geoffrion’s exhibited a dignity, a grace, and class that we haven’t seen since Jacqueline Kennedy showed America how to honor her deceased husband and our beloved President, John F. Kennedy.

As a young boy in New York City I was fortunate to have seen Boom Boom and the Montreal Canadiens play the New York Rangers in the Old Madison Square Garden on 8th avenue and 50th street. My father’s family would visit us from Drummondville, Quebec and the whole family would go to the Old Madison Square Garden. Of course, we would cheer for Les Canadiens to beat the Broadway Blues. When Boom came to the Rangers we traded our allegiance to the Rangers. When I played roller hockey in New York City’s CYO Hockey League I wore # 5. And as an adult playing Senior Ice Hockey, I wore #5. When I told Boom he was my idol as a kid growing-up, he lovingly gave me a love tap on the chin. And, in that deep French Canadian accent said,… “your wife (Martha) is too young to have seen me play for Montreal, and Tommy, you are too old to have seen me play hockey.” As always, Boom was the “joie de vivre”. Boom, we will miss you but know the Angels above are glad to have you in their arms. Marlene, you will always be in our prayers and we are always here for you. Your children are the true testament to you and Boom. God Bless.

All our love,

Martha & Tom from Boca

Paul Wearing

March 16, 2006

As a child growing up in Atlanta in the early 1970s, I needed a team and a sport to cheer. Hockey was a virtual unknown and long before all the media outlets and TV packages available now. I credit Boom Boom and Jiggs for bringing games to life over the radio waves. I recall listening to da-Flame games in my room long after my bed-time as a kid. I credit them with introducing me to the wonderful game of hockey, still the only team sport I care to watch. Thank you Boom Boom and Jiggs. God bless you and your families.

Michele Zarzaca

March 16, 2006

My life has been a lot more interesting with you in it, Boom... it's hard to believe I've known you almost 30 years... I don't look that old! All my love and continued support to the Geoffrions.

John & Betty Gibbons

March 16, 2006

May the Good Lord bless his family

rita baron

March 16, 2006

As an ex-Montrealer we were proud to have Boom Boom here in Atlanta.

Sympathy to the family.

Rita & Albert Baron

Yolande McLean

March 16, 2006

I had the pleasure of growing up in Ville St. Laurent, a suburb of Montreal, just a few doors down from Boom Boom and his family. I remember being a very little girl and watching him wash his car during the summer months. He was very big and tanned and had the warmest smile and used to tease all the neighbourhood kids.

The Geoffrions were also the only family on the block to have a backyard swimming pool, and this made them all the more exotic to me. I remember playing in that pool with their kids, Danny, Bobby and Linda and thinking that Mrs. Geoffrion was such a pretty lady.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Lin Penney

March 15, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Geoffrion family.As a kid growing up in the fifties he was my hero and I carried that respect for him throughout my life.

I don't know how many people the Boomer touched during his life but count this 60 yr. old as one of them. Thanks for the memories. Rest in peace Mr. Geoffrion

Benoit Hébert

March 15, 2006

My condoleances to the entire family of Boom-Boom Geoffrion. Although I got to know him only through the news recently, I realized that he carried not only a great talent for hockey but also one for cheering people up.

TIM MELLIN

March 15, 2006

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL BOOMER'S FAMILY. HIS YEAR WITH THE RANGERS IN 1967 INITIALLY GOT ME INTERESTED IN HOCKEY: THAT YEAR REMAINS A CHERISHED TEENAGE MEMORY OF WHAT STILL IS A LOVE OF THE GAME. HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY BROUGHT BACK GREAT MEMORIES: IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THE "SLAP SHOT" STILL RINGS TRUE!

Mireille Hughes

March 15, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the Geoffrion's family. The Boomer will remain one of the best hockey player in the hearts of the people.

Our thoughts are with you and God bless you all.

Judy and Stan Topolniski

March 15, 2006

Our sympathies to the Geoffrion family and to the Montreal Canadiens family. Boom Boom was an excellent hockey player, a man who played to win, and a person who knew how to live with joy and enthusiasm. May he now reap the rewards of a life well lived.

Nicolas Jeanvoine

March 15, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the Geoffrion family. Even though I did not see Mr. Geoffrion play, I heard he was an amazing hockey player. He will be a man that will be sorely missed in the hockey community.

Michael DePaolo

March 15, 2006

I have been a fan of hockey all my life. I have always thought of the Montreal Canadians as the great organization. The history and all those Stanley Cup Championships is awsome. I had the privilige of meeting "Boom Boom" on the night he presented Ilya Kovalchuk with the "Maurice Richard Trophy" on Oct. 22. This will be one of my greatest hockey memories. My thoughts are with the family. He was one of the greastest!

Susan Zuker

March 15, 2006

To the Geoffrion Family: Your loss is great, but remembering how great "he" was is everlasting. Just the mention of his name brings me back to the late '50's when my dad and I would watch all of the greats at the old old Forum. Boom Boom was always one of our long time favourites. Rest in Peace, and the tribute you received last Saturday was yours to keep.

James Wishart

March 15, 2006

My deepest condolences to the Geoffrion family. The Boomer will be sadly missed. I can remember the "Glory Years" like it was yesterday....the boomer coming down the wing taking a pass from "Big Jean" and letting a slap shot go for a big goal. One can only dream of those wonderful hockey years!! We'll miss you Boom Boom.

Martha Ray

March 15, 2006

Dear Marlene and Family,

We wish to express our deepest sympathy. My husband and I only got to know Boom Boom a few years ago at church. We always had such fun in the hall waiting for Dr. Mark to finish his first service. Boom Boom always made us laugh and tried to sell us the church bulletin for $1.00.

I will always remember when he came to tell us he had cancer and my husband said to him, "Remember the name above all names", and he replied, "You got it".

We will see him again some day.

Love in Christ,

Shirley Conway

March 15, 2006

My condolences to the family and friends of the Boomer. He provided me with wonderful memories of hockey in the good old days when Montreal was at the top of the league.May he rest in peace.

Dave, Kyle Chorney

March 15, 2006

May you rest in peace #5. Sympathy to the Geoffrion family.

John,Andree,Todd Barrington

March 15, 2006

Sympathy to the Family - he will be remembered always.#5 forever!

David Ellis

March 15, 2006

"Boom Boom" helped promote and teach the game of hockey to the people of the south in 1972 when the Atlanta Flames were born. We absolutely loved the way he pronounced his words and immediately took a liking to him. He always seemed very happy when he was telling us about his game.

I was not old enough to see him play but greatly enjoyed his presence behind the bench of "da Flame". I was a season ticket holder for the Flames.

Hockey could have no better promoters of the game than the "Boomer" and our play-by-play man Jiggs McDonald.

I met him only one time at a local Atlanta business after our beloved Flames moved to Calgary. He was wonderful and gracious and I will miss him greatly. Condolences to his family.

Denny Donegan

March 15, 2006

I have many hockey memories. But,

seeing "Boom Boom" play in that fifty goal season and watching him coach the Atlanta Flames will always be at the top of the list. I am so glad that he got to make one last appearance at an Atlanta Thrashers game this season. As usual, he was all class.

Lynne & Mario Alfonso

March 14, 2006

We send all of our love and heartfelt condolences to you, Linda, Marlene and your family. While we never had the pleasure of watching Boom play hockey, we were privleged to be able to know him as a friend. Despite the incredible hero he was as a player, his success as a husband, father and grandfather outshines it all. He will surely be missed by so many, but we all know he was welcomed with open arms by God. He'll never stop cheering you on.

Heather McIntosh

March 14, 2006

As a longtime fan of the Montreal Canadians and as a child remembering such folk heroes as Jean Beliveau and Boom Boom Geoffrion, I wish to express my condoleances to the entire family. However, on a personal note, I also attended school with Linda Geoffrion at the Mother House in Montreal in l970-l972 and wish to express my personal sympathy to her and her family in this time of their grief. It is hard when it is so public to share such a private feeling, yet I would not be able to have shared my sadness with Linda and her family if her father had not been such a public character in the history of Quebec sports history. I realize many years have passed since we went to school together yet there was a special feeling to have met such a special person who had such a public and popular father. God bless and take care and in the years to come be comforted by all the people who knew and cared for Boom Boom in his public and private life.

Shirley Anber

March 14, 2006

My condolences goes out to the family of Bernard Boom Boom Geoffrion and the extended family. It is remarkable how Bernie managed to bring together the event of his retirement of his sweater and his departure into heaven. May your soul rest in peace.

Bob Stevenson

March 14, 2006

Goodbye to my boyhood hero. I only met Boom Boom once, but the memory stayed with me my entire life. I player hockey from the age of 5-14 and wore number 5 every year. At the age of 7 and 9 I refused to play unless the coach gave me number 5. I won the battle.

I feel privilaged to have seen hockey played by the greatest of them all.

Your fan Bob.

Bob Halsall

March 14, 2006

One of the greatest Hockey Players I've ever seen play the game. His charisma and leadership made him special.I was so proud to see him play as a Ranger. I was in Montreal for the game last Saturday night.He was loved by everyone he touched. Boom Boom you will live in our hearts for ever

R MOSELY

March 14, 2006

A delightful man, a wonderful figure to look up to. He will be missed greatly.

Debra Falk-Bell

March 14, 2006

Several good memories from many years past, Boom-Boom. Your family (Bill & Ruth Falk family) thanks you for each one and our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marlene.

Most sincerely with love,

Kathy Falk-Staedler

March 14, 2006

He brings back memories of visiting Cancada to see the Morenz side of our family, and his being honored at the Hockey Hall of Fame. My Grandmother, his aunt - I believe, was extremely proud and announced to all, that he was our relative. God Bless to the entire family and may he skate on to heaven.

O'Brien Family

March 14, 2006

Our deepest condolences to the Geoffrion family. He was truly a class act on and off the ice. A Hab forever in our hearts and in the rafters of the Bell Centre.

Tony De Palma

March 14, 2006

My Deepest condolences to the Geoffrion family. Bernard was a class act and a true gentleman. He is a true fighter and a habster thru and thru. He played and wore his hab's jersey with pride. We will miss you. RIP

Lisa Granath

March 14, 2006

For years, the Flames were my life. Thank you for helping to bring hockey to the Deep South. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Vincent Trevisonno

March 14, 2006

My condolences to the Geoffrion family.....I was and still am a great Habs fan and Boom Boom played the game the way it should have been played and should be played today.....with passion and love for it....on and off the ice. We should all learn from his joie-de-vivre and his very outgoing personality and this world in general and the game in particular would be better because of Boom Boom. Long live # 5.

Marla Mancel-Wimbish

March 14, 2006

Although I never met Boom Boom, I heard nothing but nice things about him. My Mom, Rose Suehring Mancel and my Grandma, the late Freda Morenz Suehring spoke highly of him. On behalf of the entire Mancel/Morenz family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss of such a great and inspirational man. He will be missed dearly, not only in the hockey world, but in real world. God Bless you

Scott Sadler

March 14, 2006

My Mom took me and my brother to our first NHL game back in 1972 when the Flames played the North Stars at the Omni. I listened to the Flames on the radio from then on and I especially enjoyed the interviews between Jiggs McDonald and the Boomer. It's amazing how close you can get to someone even though you've never met them in person. It's safe to say that the Boomer is a big reason why I still love the game today. Thanks, and may God bless the Geoffrion family.

john davis

March 14, 2006

As claude ruel use to say give 110%all the time and in your career you always did boom god bless you and your family

Vince Amen

March 14, 2006

My sympathy for Geoffrion Family & The Canadiens. We lost a true hockey legend. My father had two favorite players as a kid, Howe & Boom Boom. His passing made me remember all the times that my father had driven me to rinks as a kid. #5 Forever.

David Pert

March 14, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Geoffrion family. Although born in Montreal I grew up admiring Dave Keon and the Maple Leafs, much to the disappointment of my grandmother. She said I should act more like Moore, Geoffrion, Beliveau and Tremblay both on and off the ice. She was never wrong. Montreal has lost yet another legend, one who cannot be replaced.

zanetti roberto

March 14, 2006

Sorry, i don't speak engkish very well,my condolences to the Geoffrion Family.

Philip L.

March 14, 2006

My deepest condolences to the family. A legend who'll live in the hearts of the "Bleu, Blanc, Rouge"

Thanks for the memories.

DONALD MORENCY

March 14, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies to the Bernard Geoffrion Family. I have been and still am a fan of "Boom-Boom" since the 50's. I have worn a #5 Montreal or Ranger jersey whenever I play hockey. I was at the for Bell Center Saturday. I was heartbroken when I heard he passed away. He did keep his promise. He was able to be there in spirit. It was a great celebration of his career and also a time to say "thank you and rest in peace and glory Bernie" as his number was raised to the heavens.

jeffrey hebert

March 14, 2006

I am a loyal Canadiens fan and alway enjoyed listening to stories about Boom Boom from my dad. As a hockey player with French Canadian heritage, I am proud to be a fan of #5. He will not be forgotten.

daniel boucher

March 14, 2006

I was born on March 16th, 1961 at 8pm,in Kapuskasing Ontario, my father was not in the delivery room because he was in the lobby watching Boom Boom score his 50th, the smile on my fathers face when we talk about Boom Boom is priceless, thank you Mr. Geoffrion!

E. Biasi

March 14, 2006

I'm a Montrealer living and working in Italy since the year 2000 and a great hockey fan...Boom Boom you will always live on in our hearts and memories..long live the habs!

My most sincere condolences to the Geoffrion family.

frank rende

March 14, 2006

Truly a classy "Canadian".

To the Geoffrion family, you made us all proud to be Canadian on Saturday night. All the courage you showed under very difficult

circumstances.

God bless all of you and may Boom Boom rest in peace.

Frank Rende

Burlington,Ontario

Marthe Hunt

March 13, 2006

Son talent de hockeyeur était immense, sa personnalité inoubliable, il laisse a sa famille et a ses fans un souvenir impérissable. Merci a sa famille de nous avoir permis de lui dire notre admiration samedi soir dernier. Dans ma jeunesse nous avions rendez-vous tous les samedi soirs a la Soirée du Hockey, cette fois-ci j'ai prié pour lui, je me suis rappelé les beaux moments qu'il nous a fait vivre et c'est avec respect que j'ai admiré sa plus grande réussite; la famille Geoffrion

Page Furlong

March 13, 2006

Sympathy to the Family - he will be remembered always.#5 forever!

Patrick Hughes

March 13, 2006

RIP Mr Geoffrion. The ceremony at the Bell Center would have made you proud. God Bless to the family, and may Boom Boom forever rest in peace. Long live the memory of the famous #5.

Peter Viris

March 13, 2006

Like the rest of your teammates, I never saw you play. But your legend was strong, and as I grew to love Les Canadiens, I also grew fond of your contributions on and off the ice. Thank you for giving me another idol to look up to, but most of all, thank you for your contributions on and off the ice. Say hello to the Rocket for us. Peace be with you Boomer!

Doug Moore

March 13, 2006

Love, warmth, peace and prayers to the Geoffrion family.

I tuned in to the Ranger game on Sunday evening and heard the announcer say that "Boom Boom" Geoffrion passed away on the day the Montreal Canadiens retired his jersey... my heart hit the floor. I have not lived in Montreal since 1972, but the news of his death was like loosing a close friend. His light shines bright!!!!

john wolansky

March 13, 2006

My father sold C.C.M hockey sticks in the 50's. I was so proud when I seen BOOM BOOM carry that kind of stick in a photo.I think that wooden stick was called a C.C.M PROFESSIONAL no fiberglass or anything.I'm just a prairie boy and have been folowing BOOM BOOM and the CANADIENS since the 50's My sincere condolences to the GEOFFRION family

Hy Rissman

March 13, 2006

Boomer,

I'm not ashamed to say that I cried when I read of your passing in Sunday morning's Gazette.You were a true inspiration to all involved not only in sports but also in life.We'll miss you. Rest in peace.

James Sulivan

March 13, 2006

Mr. Geoffrion, thank you for all of the great memories. Your life has certianly touched many and changed the world of hockey for the better.

George Larocque

March 13, 2006

You were one of my hero when I grew up and I am glad that they finaly paid you a well deserved tribute.

Cyndi Scallion

March 13, 2006

I grew up babysitting the grandchildren of Boom Boom and of course had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a truly wonderful person and my heart goes out to his family.

PATRICK FILIATRAULT

March 13, 2006

YOU MADE US ALL PROUD

Serge A. Guilbert

March 13, 2006

Thank you Mr. Geoffrion for caring so much.

Martin Wade

March 13, 2006

Although I did not know Mr.Geoffrion,we all can say that we knew of his greatness in hockey and all that he had to offer as a great man,best wishes to his family and hockey family,sorry for your great loss.

Rob Hisnay

March 13, 2006

RIP, Boomer. I wish I could have watched the ceremony on TV.

Unfortunately, the CBC did not carry the Canadiens-Rangers game, choosing to show the Leafs-Lightning.

jimmy kakaletris

March 13, 2006

I met him in an elevator once and exchange just a simple "hello" nothing more and as I looked at him and he me I thought of the greatness he, a single man has brought to Montreal to Hochey and to all of us.

I will remember him!

Its people like him that makes me proud to be Canadian!

Thank you for the memories and my sinecer condolences to his family

Mr. Lynn Lanford

March 13, 2006

Hockey fans in Georgia are feeling every bit as empty as all Canada for the loss of "Boom Boom" Geoffrion. Even as a native Georgian who was fortunate, as a young boy, to experience this game on television via CBS Sports. However, when de Flame were born, as Boomer probably pronounced it, when I was a teenager. My interest in hockey soared. Boomer probably had the most to do with hockey rising to the popularity it does now, even now with the Thrashers. Boomer's flamboyant personality caught the eye of a lot of Georgian's, not just in Atlanta. His record in the early years of Atlanta hockey history, showed his worth as a coach in leading the Flames to the playoffs in only their second season. Even after his coaching days were over, I still was glued to Flames' telecasts where the chemistry between he and Jiggs MacDonald worked like a charm. Perhaps sometimes I had to take a double take when he pronounced some words through that thick French accent of his, he was always a joy to listen to. I share the sorrow that all Canadien fans have for this great player, coach, and broadcaster. Au revoir Boomer!

Kenny R

March 13, 2006

My condolences to the family and friends of Boom Boom Geoffrion. We have lost a hockey legend but undoubtedly, more importantly, a good person and family man. May he find his eternal happiness.

vic livon

March 13, 2006

i was too young to have seen Bernard play but i got to see him plenty of times on TV and he always made t me laugh. We all need more people like Boom Boom in our lives

My deepest sympathy to the family

and thank you sooo much for that special night . You all have amazing courage and class

Annie

March 13, 2006

You are a treasured memory to those of us from Montreal who grew up during your time. May God bless you and keep you.

Gilles Boisvert

March 13, 2006

I remember Boom Bomm when he was with the National Jrs A. Traveling with the Canadien for almost a month has a spare goalie and practicing with a great bunch of the best players.Boomer would always play tricks on the rookies.Him and Dicky and Jean beliveau were great teamate.But i remember in the Jrs they were fierce compitators.He was great to be around and had a good words for eveyry body he met. We sure going to miss Him. My deapest sympathy to Marlene and the children and also to Hartland. Boomer will be in our prayers.

Gilles Boisvert

Baltimore Md

walter urbanski

March 13, 2006

Boomer,

As a young rookie off-ice official in Atlanta in 1972 you made me feel like a close friend every time we spoke. Over the years up to the end you had a way of always making me feel special so it was with great sadness I learned of your passing. Not only has hockey lost one of it's greats but the world has too. Good bye my friend.

Steve Glithero

March 13, 2006

As a young kid growing up in Lachine in the late 50's, I couldn't wait 'til 9 o'clock on every Saturday night to watch you and the rest of the "Flying Frenchmen" win another game. It seemed like you never lost!!! And now I know why. After hearing the wonderful things that Dickie Moore has to say about his 'ol sidekick "Boom", it's obvious that the love and admiration you had for each other, and no doubt all your other team mates, is what made you guys the best team ever. You epitomize the word team mates. Rest in peace Boomer. You were one of the greatest!!!

nick chionis

March 13, 2006

My deepest condolences for the passing-away of a great man, and hockey legend.

RICHARD ABRAMOWITZ

March 13, 2006

I HAVE BEEN FOLOWING HOCKEY SINCE 1958.YOU WERE MY FAVORITE PLAYER.I WILL NEVER FOGET THE FIRST GOAL YOU SCORED AS A RANGER.IT WAS SO FANTASTIC.JOHNNY BOWER COULD NOT BELIEVE YOUR STICK HANDLING ON THAT PLAY.

Steve Pilon

March 13, 2006

Dear Boom-Boom, after having grown up in Montreal, and having met you on several occassions, you always had a way of brightening up the room, with your smile, your humour, and your candid approach to life. May you be in a much better place now, and may you be much happier having re-joined your friends, Mr. Morenz, Mr. Plante, the Great Rocket Richard, Mr. Irvin, Toe Blake, and countless others..... may you and the ghosts rule again high above the ice, the banners, and all the Stanley Cups looking down on all of us with your ever lasting smile........ You will be sorely missed Bernard.

"To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high"

Thank You for all the memories..

Hilding Gnanapragasam

March 13, 2006

Deepest condolences to the Geoffrion family during this difficult time. I would also like to express my admiration for the family, as they showed the strength to represent Boom Boom at the beautiful ceremony held by the Habs.

Michael Neri

March 13, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to the Geoffrion family. I hope your time dealing with this most un-measurable loss will be short and as painless as possible. Atlanta, Georgia has lost a citizen unmatched in character, sincerity, and heart. Boom Boom, you will be missed.

A. Steven Adler

March 13, 2006

My Sincerest Condolences on your Great Loss. I watched the Boomer play, from the time I was ten years

old. His early passing brought tears to my eyes!!

Rick Nadeau

March 13, 2006

Your talent was undeniable.

Your passion for hockey was inexhaustible.

The impression you left with us is indelible.

You are and always will be an icon.