Victor Duhamel Obituary

Age - 82

October 7, 2023

Hanmer, ON

With deep sadness and profound respect, we announce the passing of Victor "Vic" Duhamel, an amazing husband, loving father, proud papa, and wonderful great papa, and the dynamic and pioneering co-founder of Legend Boats. Born on February 15th, 1941, in Lively, Ontario, to Camile and Alma Duhamel (Paquette). Vic called the town of Lively home for 82 years. Victor's early years working in his father's sand and gravel business and working with some accomplished Sudbury businesses laid the foundation for his innovative spirit and business acumen. From humble beginnings starting his business in 1968 selling tires and recreational vehicles at Duhamel and Dewar alongside friend and business partner Carl Dewar, to founding Legend Boats and being inducted into the Canadian Boating Industry Hall of Fame, Victor's journey was remarkable. A visionary who saw beyond the waves, Victor transformed the Canadian boating landscape. He will be remembered for his generosity and his incredible stories of his life experiences. "More than all of this, he loved his soulmate Ruthann and his children. He was a great father and family man. He showed us North America with countless family excursions and he and Ruthann traveled the world together. We will miss his adventurous spirit. " Victor is survived by the love of his life for 60 years, Ruthann (nee Lloyd). His children will deeply miss him, Todd (Donna), Jeff (Luisa), Marc (Denise), and Nicole. Loving papa of 9 grandchildren, Brittany (Ron), Kayleigh (Jake), Sarah (Chris), Megan (Ryan), Taylor (Cory), Brooke (Colin), Matthew (Madeline), Chelsea (Nathan), and Ava (Michael). Proud Great Papa of Adeline, Jensen, and Fynn. He will be missed by his sister Cecile (Pat, predeceased), sister-in-law Sally (Vic), brother-in-law Graham (Ila), sister-in-law Leatha (Gerald, predeceased), sister-in-law Joan (Don, predeceased) and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Jacquie (Maurice) and Viola (Rolly), in-laws Cecil and Eileen Lloyd, and brothers-in-law Clark (Helen) and Bob (Marnie). He will also be fondly remembered by his many friends and especially those on Nettles Island in Florida. His family at Legend Boats will ensure his legacy and values continue. Special thanks to Dr Sarah Duncan, Dr. Hourtovenko, the caring staff at City of Lakes Family Health Team, the nurses and PSWs at Health Sciences North and Bayshore and especially the amazing team at Maison McCulloch Hospice who cared for him and our family before his passing. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice would be greatly appreciated. And since Vic always loved a good story, we would also appreciate any stories you have about him and his life. Funeral Visitation at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St, Sudbury. (Friends may call 2-8pm Wednesday). Family and close friends may visit on Thursday from 12:30 p. m. until 2 p. m. before interment in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery. A Family Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 3:30 by invitation. Donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice would be appreciated. For donations or messages of condolence, www. lougheedfuneralhomes. com

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