LOUIS CONTANT

CONTANT, Louis Robert Joseph
December 31, 1929 - October 4, 2013
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Contant at the age of 83. He leaves behind his beloved wife and partner of nearly 30 years, Wilma Brown. He will be greatly missed by his nieces Arlene and Suzanne, and nephews Chris, Mark and Brian; Wilma's siblings Judy (René), Jerry (Jean), Verni, and Wally (Jazz); and countless acquaintances and friends, including Jerry B., Rod M., John P., Mike B., Mike C., Steve T. and Susie S., Steve R., Dirk K., Bill E., Liliane B., Chris W., Alanna H., Audrey S., Kathie R., Silvia and Matti T. He was predeceased by his brother John. Louis was born in Winnipeg to Anne Marie (Côté) and Alfred Contant. He also lived a number of years in Vancouver and England before settling in Montreal in 1963. He worked at the Vanier College Bookstore from 1970 until his retirement in 1993. Louis was a reader, a writer, a poet, a musician, and a philosopher who truly loved people and nature. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 5610 Sherbrooke West, Montreal (H4A 1W5). A Service to celebrate Louis' life will take place Thursday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at Montreal West United Church, 88 Ballantyne North, Montreal West (H4X 2B8). On Friday, October 11 at 11 a.m., some of Louis' ashes will be placed in a niche at the Montreal Memorial Gardens/Les Jardins Urgel Bourgie, 3955 Côte de Liesse, Ville St-Laurent (H4N 2N6). People are invited for any or all of the above. Sincere thanks to Dr. Shireen Sirhan and all the caring staff of the Oncology Treatment Centre at St. Mary's Hospital and the homecare professionals provided by CLSC, Mount Sinai Hospital, and NOVA. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Vanier College Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.