May 8, 1959- February 20, 2012.
A Good Guy, A Loving Husband and A Loyal Friend
With love and sadness the family and friends of Gaston Chouinard mourn his sudden passing of
natural causes on Saturday February 20, 2021. He is survived and missed by his wife Connie
Chandler, the large Chouinard and Chandler families and his many friends.
Born into a large, loving family and raised in Guyenne in northern Quebec Gaston is
predeceased by his mother Adrienne Chénard, father Benoît Chouinard and survived by his
siblings Marie-Reine, Louisette, Ghislaine, Yves, Yvon, Nicole (Jean-Charles Ouellet), Denise
and André Baillargeon (Micheline Breton).
While living in Riviere du Loup, and in typical Gaston fashion, he stopped to help a stranded
fellow ski-doer who was impressed with his can-do attitude and offered him a job as a roofer in
Toronto. Later he became a roofing contractor operating his own business for many years.
In Ontario, he soon met Connie and fell in love with her and her large Chandler family. He met
his life-long friend Eric while attending a heavy-duty mechanics course at Centennial
College, and it was Eric who stood by his side as best-man when he married his love Connie
more than twenty-seven years ago. With the Chandlers he quickly joined in cottage life and
loved the fishing and boating expeditions. His many vehicles were a passion and with his good
buddy Ted he made the annual trek to Indy for many years. Gaston is survived by Carole
( Carmen Sisto), Joe, Steve, Ted (Eva), Bob (Nancy), Veronica (Norm MacNeil) and Richard
(Clara) who mourn the loss of their “brother” Gaston and his many nieces and nephews who
fondly remember countless fun times with Uncle Gaston. A special tradition was decorating his
truck with lights and music at Christmas time with his nephews. His Godchild Alex held a
special place in his heart.
The world lost a good guy. Gaston was a resourceful problem solver, an admitted collector and
saver of many things, a man who was always willing to help, who worked hard and was willing
to try and fix or build anything, who loved to laugh and have a good time, a man who was
friendly with everyone and valued people first. He enjoyed road trips with Connie, especially the
ones that that lead to family in Quebec. He enjoyed quiet evenings at home, cooking on the
barbecue, sipping a beer and watching the fire or the TV. Friends and family were always
welcome to drop in any time.
In the neighbourhood of Rodda people are missing friendly Gaston walking his doting dog Milo
and stopping for a chat. He would be so appreciative of the special help they are giving to
Connie and Milo at this time. If desired a memorial donation may be made to The Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday September 11th 2021
Internment at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's in the Pines
4130 Lawrence Ave East, West Hill, ON
Friends and family are welcome at the internment and, in keeping with Gaston's friendly and casual demeanor, are welcomed afterwards in the backyard of their home for a "burger and a beer" from 12:30 to 3:00.
Covid guidelines per Public Health on that date will be observed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackscarborough.com for the CHOUINARD CHANDLER family.
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