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P. VANIER Obituary
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On May 13, Father Benedict Vanier, monk of the Abbey of Val Notre Dame in Saint Jean de Matha, passed away at the age of 88 years. He was born in Quebec City on November 30, 1925. He was the son of the deceased Georges P. Vanier, former Governor General of Canada, and of the late Mrs. Pauline Archer. He entered at the Abbey of Oka in 1946, was professed in 1948 and ordained a priest in 1952. With his brothers in the monastery, he leaves in mourning his sister Therese, his brothers Jean and Michel and his niece Laurence. We must also add his cousins and the many people to whom he was a Spiritual Advisor. He also had a brother, Bernard, now deceased. He will be in the church of the Abbaye Val Notre Dame, 250 chemin de la Montagne-Coupee, Saint-Jean- de-Matha, QC, J0K 2S0, (450) 960-2889, [email protected], where a Wake will be held on Friday, May 16, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 17, from 4:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service which will take place at 2:30 p.m.
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joanabbey Sack
October 13, 2014
Many of us are thinking about father Benedict today as he was one who reminded us to watch each leaf as it falls--and to take time.
Remembering and thankful to have known him.
Joanabbey
Elisa Hill
October 12, 2014
Father Benedict was and still is a healing presence in the lives of many. Thank you Father for being with us and for reminding us that love is a constant and renewable source of healing, available to us through the grace of God. I am deeply honored to have had you as my friend and guide. Your loving presence will live on in the hearts and souls of many people.
May 25, 2014
For this wonderful friend and mentor, a man so human and so Spirit-filled, Fr. Benedict, I give thanks to God. His life was a witness to God's presence among us. Condolences to all the Frères trappistes, and to his family and friends.
with deepest gratitude...
Charles Pottie-Pâté, sj
May 20, 2014
A brief meeting with Fr. Benedict in Oka left me with a feeling of hope and peace unparalleled ....a great loss of a great man....
Connie. bejcek
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Maureen MacCuish
May 20, 2014
A great man has passed, who touched so many with his humanity, warm smile, twinkling eyes, playfulness and compassion. Goodbye dear friend. You have made this world a better place.
Diana Perry
May 19, 2014
The most loving and caring soul I have ever met. I will miss you terribly. I know however that you are closer to my prayers now. Enjoy your rest my dear friend.
Joanabbey Sack
May 18, 2014
I will miss Pere Benedict and treasure the memories of conversations, laughter and prayers. My condolences to all the brothers at the monastery, and to his family and many many friends. I am honored to have known him.
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Rolland Father LAFLEUR
May 17, 2014
I was privileged to share many great moments with Father Benedict over a period of over 40 years at N D d'Oka and more recently Val ND.
I remember his smile, his wisdom and
many great gifts.
He will be remembered by all his confreres in the monastery and those
who came to see him.
May he rest in peace. He is now with the Lord. + RIP
Mes sinceres condolences a sa famille, ses confreres moines ainsi, a tous ses
amis.
Abbe Rolland Lafleur (Diocese d'Ottawa)
Father Rolland Lafleur (Archdiocece of Ottawa)
Paul Donovan
May 17, 2014
With some sadness but with great joy and thanksgiving for the life of a truly holy man of God. Blessings and condolences to his family and to his community.
Lucie Smeltzer-Legault
May 16, 2014
Remembering with deep gratitude.
Nuria Enciso
May 16, 2014
A great and rare soul has now departed. With infinite thanks and gratitude for the great light of love shining through your eyes Fr. Benedict. Your smile and wisdom will never leave those you touched. God blessed us; may you rest in peace.
John Wells
May 16, 2014
Remembering your great love story today and always.
David McKane
May 16, 2014
With heartfelt thanks for a life well lived and blessings for the crossing over. On behalf of L'Arche London
Marie Antoinette Parisio
May 16, 2014
In gratitude for a life offered. We keep great memories of our encounter with Fr Benedict at the monastery with our family. He was also praying for our l'Arche London Community, and accompanied few friends. Condolences to his borthers at the monastery and to Jean in a special way. In the hope of the Ressurrection.
Raymond Lafontaine
May 16, 2014
Our loss is heaven's gain! Fr. Benedict is a beautiful soul, and as we who regarded him as a friend and spiritual mentor grieve his loss to his family, his Trappist brothers, and this world, we can only rejoice that he now dwells in the fullness of Christ's light and life. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of Fr. Benedict! May you rest in peace.
Fr. Raymond Lafontaine
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