Our Valued Staff
We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one. Our fully bilingual, compassionate and caring team is committed to making sure the members of our community and beyond are taken care of during such a difficult time. For guidance on what to do when a loved one is dying, making funeral arrangements, pre-arranging a funeral, or following the loss of a loved one, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Michel Lessard
President
Bilingual Managing Funeral Director
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
Born and raised in Val Gagné, Ontario, Michel has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of funeral service. After being employed with Timmins Northland Monuments and Stephens Funeral Home for 10 years, he pursued his studies in the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College. He graduated in 1990. He then returned to Timmins to work as a fully licensed funeral director for Stephens Funeral Home. Interested in owning and operating the firm, Michel entered partnership, in 1994, with Mr. John Stephens. In 1999, Michel and Lynne became owners of what is now Maison funéraire LESSARD Funeral and Cremation Centre. Michel continually strives at making sure every family they serve receives the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Lynne Carrière
Bilingual Aftercare Services Coordinator
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
Lynne was born and raised in Timmins. She became partners of the funeral home with Michel in 1999. Lynne created Aftercare Services, in order to provide grief education and individualized support to the families they serve and those of the community, who have experienced a loss. Her professional and gentle approach with children and adults is based on the knowledge and skills she has acquired through her many educational and work experiences. She is a certified Grief Consultant, Meditation Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Teacher and Child and Youth Worker.
Natasha Chénier
Bilingual Funeral Director
Email:
info@lessardstephens.com
Natasha was born and raised in Timmins. She is a graduate of École secondaire Thériault. She successfully completed the French Funeral Service Education Program at Collège Boréal in 2020. She obtained her Ontario funeral director's license in 2020. Her warm and courteous approach with families is appreciated by all.
Jacob Lessard
Bilingual Funeral Director
Email: info@lessardstephens.com
Jacob was born and raised in Timmins. He is a graduate of École secondaire Thériault. He graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in 2020. He successfully completed the French Funeral Service Education Program at Collège Boréal and obtained his Ontario funeral director's license in 2022. Jacob's approach is always courteous and genuine.
Michel Ladouceur
Lorne Cook - In Memoriam
Funeral Director Assistant
Born and raised in Timmins, Lorne and his wife Gale raised four children. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren. Lorne joined the funeral home on a part-time basis in 1986. His community involvement included being a member of the Porcupine Dante Club, the Holy Name Society and of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2403. He was also a long-time member of Sacred Heart Church. His pleasant presence will be dearly missed.
