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George Leonard Marcel Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elder George Leonard Marcel, on Saturday September 28, 2024, in Fort Chipewyan Alberta.


George was born to his parents Benjamin and Marie Madeline Marcel on August 26, 1943, in Jackfish Lake Alberta. He was one of 19 children.


He leaves to mourn his daughter, Donita Ann Gibot; granddaughters, Angela (Stanley), Rhonda (Guy), Krista, Carlie, Reva, Alannah, and Krissy; grandsons, Tyler and Derek; seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Rigney; brothers, Henry (Kim), John, Freddy (Miranda).


George was predeceased by his mother, Marie Madeline; father, Benjamin; sisters, Margaret, Lorna, Albina, Julia, and Angelique; brothers, Daneille, Pat, Archie, Matthew, Pete, Edward, and Joe; three infant siblings; daughter Theresea (Smally); and great-granddaughter, Theresa Marcel-Boucher.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elder George Leonard Marcel, on Saturday September 28, 2024, in Fort Chipewyan Alberta.


George was born to his parents Benjamin and Marie Madeline Marcel on August 26, 1943, in Jackfish Lake Alberta. He was one of 19 children.


He leaves to mourn his daughter, D

Events

Visitation - Fort McMurray

Thursday, October 3, 2024

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. John the Baptist Parish

3 Hospital Street Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1P2

Wake

Thursday, October 3, 2024

6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Fort Chipewyan

Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0

Wake

Friday, October 4, 2024

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fort Chipewyan

Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 5, 2024

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mamwai Community Hall

Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P1B0

Burial

Saturday, October 5, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fort Chipewyan Cemetery

Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0

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