Lionel Bastien SHAWVILLE, Quebec Obituary

Lionel Bastien

<p>Lionel Cyril Bastien passed peacefully at the Pontiac Community Hospital, Shawville, Quebec on the morning of March 28, 2026 at the age of 81. He leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Mary Maheral. Lionel was the son of the late Benoit Bastien and Elizabeth Trudeau and son-in-law of the late John Maheral and Iphignie LaSalle.</p><p>Lionel leaves behind his children, Vaughan (Cathy), Lawanda (Alain) and Shane (Mirella).</p><p><br></p><p>Grandfather to Sarah, Dustin, Mallory, Malcolm, William and Rayne and great grandfather to 5. Step grandfather to Melissa, Jon, and Ben Nyveld. Lionel will be fondly remembered by his family; Sandra, Dianne (Bob), Anne (Paul), Claude and Brenda (Jeff) and predeceased by his sister Jeanette.&nbsp; Lionel was a brother-in-law to Beatrice (Em), Clarence (Carolyn), Raymond (late Louise), Bernadette (late Richard), Joan (late Brent), Richard, Victor (Heather) and John (late Sharon). He is predeceased by sisters-in-law Francis (Brian), Julie (John), Rita (Clarence), Helen (Eric) and Cathy (Jack). He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Lionel worked as a labourer at the Calumet Mines and then for Gary Wilson Tire before opening his own business.</p><p>Lionel was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing was on his mind to the very end. He also liked to golf and really enjoyed a good game of cards.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements will be announced at a later date.</p><p><br></p>
July 4, 1944 - March 28, 202607/04/194403/28/2026
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Marilyn & Jean-Guy
April 7
Mary, our sincere condolences to the entire family.
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Wayne and Sheila Brown
April 7
Sending our deepest condolences Vaughn,Cathy and all the family thinking of you at this difficult time 🙏
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Carol-Ann Finlan
April 3
Vaughan & Cathy,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father (in-law). It is never easy to lose a parent, but memories will keep him in your hearts forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Karen Presley
April 3
Our deepest condolences to Mary and all the family ,may he rest in peace
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Mirella Veras
April 2
Lionel’s presence was truly unforgettable. From the very first day I met him to the last time we spoke, he was always the same—kind, genuine, and full of warmth. He had a special way of making people feel comfortable, often with his jokes and his easy smile.

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Mirella Veras
April 2
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Ken Pack
April 1
Vaughan and Cathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Lionel's passing. He is now at rest with endless time to fish and hunt. Hold all the beautiful memories close to your hearts.
Ken
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Jeanne Gauthier
April 1
My deepest sympathies to the Bastien and Maheral families.
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Jeannette Romain
April 1
My Sympathy to the Family
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Anita Lafleur
April 1
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel and Blaskie family.
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