Marcel was born on April 28th, 1945 in Amqui, Quebec to Charles and Lucia Vaillancourt. He was attracted to a career in Nursing, and spent some time in Paris, France, studying on an exchange program, where he made several lifelong friends. He quickly became recognized as a talented nurse in two of the major hospitals in Montreal, where he was drawn to psychotherapy, especially in treating teenagers. In 1982, Marcel moved to Toronto, where he became proficient in English, and continued his very successful nursing career.
Marcel was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He had many creative hobbies, several of which he used in therapeutic treatments for his patients. He enjoyed baking, gardening, and he loved to travel.
Marcel was preceded in death by his father, Charles, and his mother, Lucia. He is survived by his husband, Frank, and twelve siblings.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at the Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 2570 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 1L3 at 1pm.
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