BONHOMME, Gilles Chairman of the Board P. Bonhomme Enterprises Ltd. Holding
company of Materiaux Bonhomme and Bytown Lumber. Suddenly in Ottawa, on
March 4, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband and best friend of
Renee Bonhomme (nee Carriere). Adoring and proud father of Paul (Natalie
Ladouceur). Dear brother to Robert (Joyce O'Connor) and Claire of
Papineauville. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Gilles will also be
missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is predeceased by his
parents Paul and Irene Bonhomme as well as his sister Cecile. From its
modest beginnings with a sawmill then onto a flour mill and dairy in
Papineauville in the heart of the Petite Nation, evolving towards a chain of
successful lumber and building materials yards covering the entire
Ottawa/Gatineau region, Bonhomme Enterprises has had a long itinerary and
continuous growth. Operating its divisions, Materiaux Bonhomme and Bytown
Lumber in Quebec and Ontario respectively, the company is solidly
established in the lumber and building materials sector. Gilles assumed
leadership of the group of companies in 1966 and it is under his leadership
and vision that the company has evolved to its present successful model.
While he was passionate with his work, Gilles was certainly a loving husband
and father, a great friend to many, and a well respected and esteemed
employer. A religious service will be held at the Notre Dame Cathedral on
Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 11 a.m. For more information, please contact the
Racine, Robert and Gauthier Funeral Home (613) 241-3680. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Montfort Hospital Foundation in memory of Gilles would be
appreciated.
Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 3/6/2007 - 3/7/2007.