MONTREAL – In accordance with the wishes of the Lafleur family, the Montreal Canadiens announced on Sunday the events of the week leading up to Guy Lafleur’s funeral.
Out of respect for the public who has supported Guy over the years, the Lafleur family has agreed to share their grief with the community. And in accordance with the wishes of the family, all activities will reflect the image of the late hockey legend: they will be modest and accessible.
At tonight’s game at the Bell Center, all Canadian players will wear the famous number 10 as a ceremonial sticker on their shirts. To honor Lafleur’s legacy, the team will present a special pre-game ceremony in memory of the iconic player and the man he was.
Lafleur will be at the Bell Center on Sunday, May 1, from noon to 20:00 and Monday, May 2, from 10:30 to 15:00. Fans wishing to pay their last respects to Lafleur are invited to visit the Bell Center using its main entrance at 1909 avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal.
The national funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 11:00 am at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, located on Rene-Levesque Blvd., on the corner of Mansfield. At the request of the family, the events will be organized by Canadiens, in collaboration with the Protocole du Gouvernement du Quebec.
Members of the public who wish to express their condolences can visit the Canadiens website.
Fans wishing to honor Lafleur’s memory by contributing to the Guy Lafleur Cancer Research Foundation can make a donation in his name to the Fondation du Center hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM).
The Lafleur family thanked the media and the public for continuing to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
View events:
Sunday, May 1, from noon to 20:00 and Monday, May 2, from 10:30 to 15:00
Mr. Lafleur will be on staff at the Bell Center (main entrance, 1909 avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal)
Tuesday, May 3 from 11:00
Funeral (Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Rene-Levesque Blvd., Mansfield Corner)
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