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
Michel Ladouceur
Lorne Cook
