Bernard Cournoyer from Motel Safari dies, funeral arrangements in Shawinigan Quebec

July 2nd:

Bernard Cournoyer from Motel Safari, has Passed Away

Bernard from Motel Safari passes away, leaving a huge hole in the Quebec snowmobile community.

Possibly Quebec's most well known, and loved snowmobile motel host,
Bernard Cournyer, left us on July 2 2008. I have no details yet, but I will
talk to his widow Jocelyn in the morning.

Bernard will be sadly missed by thousands of snowmobilers everywhere.

Jocelyne, Bernard's wife, has asked me to relay her apreciation for all your
messages of sympathy, but added, that during this busy and sad time for
her and the family, she will need time to herself. Please hold off on phone
calls and emails for a few weeks. Thankyou.

July 9th Update - Funeral Arrangements Info - (found this over on HCS)

Shawinigan Snowmobile Motel owner dies: COURNOYER, Mr. BERNARD 1939-2008 With the CSSS of l' Energy of Shawinigan-South, on July 2, 2008, is deceased at 69 years of age, Mr. Bernard Cournoyer, husband of Jocelyne Paquin, resident in Shawinigan-South. The family will accomodate parents and friend (E) S with: Funerary co-operative of Mauricie 2280, 5th Avenue Shawinigan-South Hours d' reception: Monday of 14:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 at 22:00, Tuesday, day of the funeral, starting from 11:00 the funeral will take place on Tuesday July 8, 2008 with 14:00 in l' church L' Saint-Saver; burial will take place with the cemetery Saint-Paul (Grandmother) the late one leaves in mourning his wife Jocelyne Paquin; his/her children: Eric and Pascal; his/her brother-in-law Decky Paquin (Irene Duval); his/her sister-in-law Marlène Paquin (Maurice Dargy); his/her uncle Albert Bernard (Therese Bédard); like several nephews, nieces, cousins, cousins and friend (E) S. Renseignements: (819) 537-8828. Telecopier: (819) 537-8829. Email: funjcarbo@qc.aira.com Member of the Federation of the funerary co-operatives of Quebec.