Denis CHAMPAGNE

Deepest sympathy - my heart and prayers go out to the entire family at this time of grief and in the days ahead.

We will remember Denis with great fondness.
It is a loss for the entire family, that such a good
soul is taken from us so early in life. Denis had a lot more to give; he was full of positive energy.

So sorry about your loss, I worked with Denis and really enjoyed him. Sorry I missed the funeral I found out too late. I know its hard on you all at this time losing a loved one is uncomparable, my thoughts are with you.

We are deeply saddened and extend our support, condolences and love to you all for such a sad and sudden loss of your Dad and good person. We really liked and respected Denis. We are sorry that this happened way too soon in his life. Denis sure made a positive difference to many of us. We are thankful to have known him and know he lives on through you. We are remembering you all in our hearts and prayers and pray that you will find comfort somewhere, and in something at this tough time. Mary Stacey, Lawrence Daniels, Bill, Jesse, Kerri and Aaron McLean

When I think of Denis, I think of him smiling, laughing. I remember the unique influence he had on his children, and their lovingly exclusive approach to family matters.

As with all families, there are amazing times; the birth of your own children, grandchildren, graduations, weddings, the mixed feelings of your children's independence, a complicate job well done, and for the lucky ones; sometimes raft races, or a day on the slopes or greens or just a chat and a laugh over coffee, or tepid brew at the ball park after "a big game" … and of course there are those challenging times; when it seems things couldn't get any crazier; like vigorously shaking a snow-globe; and then… as the obscuring swirls settle; you can begin to make out an image, an image that always was there, and always will be there; in Denis' snow globe the image was him and his family… regardless of what's going on, and you might even loose sight of things, once things settle; there he'd be, with his family…

My sympathies to Denis' children and grandkids as they cope with the loss of their Dad/Granddad, and of course also to his Mother, and all his loving kin, and the exotic mixture of his extended family and friends. Well, you know; you all have your own stories of how Denis touched your lives...

If you've met the family; you know they are all good people, and I feel some of their goodness comes from having a Denis in their lives.

Denis did have big dreams, and he'd do what was in his power to make them come true, and he wouldn't give up on them. When we look back on history, when even the wildest of dreams have been realized; we often call the people behind the dreams visionaries. I think Denis was a visionary.

From wonderful dreams to the grinds of day to day life; Denis took things in stride. He was a self-made gifted, patient auto mechanic. He could repair, or modify most any vehicle. When the fix wasn't obvious; he'd do his research and come up with a solution. I'm sure anyone who knew Denis has a story about how he helped them out with a car problem, or how he just helped out to make something happen.

I'll remember Denis as a friendly generous man; easygoing, a quick wit with a twinkle in his eye… a Dad, Granddad, and a true friend to many.

God Bless…

my sympathy to all family members and close friends.i will remember denis in my prayers.ionly met denis through the legion and never met any familymembers