DEATH. The Drummondville community loses one of its largest buildings. Gisèle surprising Lemieux died in recent days, at the age of 97, following a long illness.
Very active figure in the business world between the 1970s and 2000s, Gisèle surprising Lemieux was inducted within the Drummond Chamber of Commerce and Industry Temple in 2005. Over the years, the mother of five has been involved in multiple real estate projects, whether in the residential, commercial or industrial field.
Contributing to various ways in her community, Gisèle surprising Lemieux notably supported the causes of Centraide, the Sainte-Croix/Heriot Foundation, the Saint-Frédéric parish as well as the Le Tremplin aid network.
In a publishers broadcast in the pages of L’Expresswe learn a little more about Gisèle surprising Lemieux. “Jovial, smiling and proud, she loved people, had a weakness for finances, a refined taste for the arts, a passion for travel, a affection for beautiful cars, a musical ear … But above all, she loved construction projects. She never lacked an opportunity to put on her site helmet for the traditional photo of the first shovel of earth. ”
His son François Lemieux, president and founder of the Annexair company, spoke in these terms: “My mother was always aimed higher. Those who have known it will remember its dynamism and persistence. His constant desire to build allowed the city to grow and develop. Without hesitation, we can say that mom contributed, on the front line, to the rise of Drummondville. ”
The relatives of Gisèle surprising Lemieux will receive condolences at the JN Donais complex, this Saturday, August 16, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The family also stresses that testimonies of sympathy can result in donations to Alzheimer’s company.