The mayor of Mirabel, Patrick Charbonneau, died suddenly in the past hours. He was only 46 years old.
The information was confirmed by the city of Mirabel which, in a statement, only indicates that “everything suggests that it would be natural”.
Patrick Charbonneau had indicated at the end of April that he would seek a second term in the elections next November. He said at that time wanting to continue the already started work, with the benefit this time of the experience acquired in recent years.
No later than June 4, he presented three new candidates to bring the colors of his training, Action Mirabel.
His colleague Guillaume Tremblay, mayor of Mascouche, issued a message on his Facebook page, speaking of him as “a man dedicated to his community. He wore the files of his city with passion and passion. »»
“Patrick, you’re going far too early. It is a hard reminder that you have to enjoy life at all times. Good last trip my boyfriend! “Writes the mayor Tremblay.
In its press release, the city of Mirabel announces that it will make “a tribute supported to Patrick Charbonneau, a respected and loved man. His dedication, his passion for his community and his leadership deeply marked the Mirabellois, and the employees of the city. In these difficult times, Mirabel expresses all his solidarity and his sincere support for his family, his relatives and all those who rubbed shoulders with him. The flags of municipal buildings will also be put at half mast ”.
The details concerning the funeral will be communicated later.