Gilles COURCHESNE

Gilles Courchesne passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Lorraine LeGrand, and friend to her three sons, Glen, Michael, and Kyle. Gilles is survived by his siblings, Lucie Warring, Claude Courchesne and his wife Anne, Helene Clark and her husband Sinclair, Francine Costantini, Michel Courchesne and his wife Deirdre, and sister-in-law Cairine Grantham, as well as all of his nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Gabrielle Courchesne; brother Normand Courchesne; and brother-in-law Dave Warring. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at Marquis Gardens, 1150 Rymal Road East, on Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. Messages of condolence may be placed on the Passages Cremation and Burial website. Donations in his name can be made to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, Hamilton, or to the charity of your choice.