FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FINALIZED FOR FORMER GRAND CHIEF DR. BILLY DIAMOND
WASKAGANISH, QC, Oct 1 /CNW/ - Funeral arrangements for the late Grand Chief Dr. Billy Diamond have been finalized. A viewing will be available at Blais Funeral Home in Val D'Or, Quebec, with the funeral and final resting place in Waskaganish, Quebec. A schedule of these funeral arrangements are listed below for convenience:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 - VIEWING IN VAL D'OR, QUEBEC
Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Location: | Blais Funeral Home |
582 Ave Centrale | |
Val D'Or, Quebec | |
Telephone: | (819) 825-3322 |
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 - FAMILY SERVICE IN WASKAGANISH, QUEBEC
Time: | 7:30 p.m. |
Location: | Waskaganish Gathering Place |
Smokey Hill Road | |
Waskaganish, Quebec |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010 - VIEWING IN WASKAGANISH, QUEBEC
Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Location: | Waskaganish Gathering Place |
Smokey Hill Road | |
Waskaganish, Quebec |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010 - FUNERAL IN WASKAGANISH, QUEBEC
Time: | 1:00 p.m. |
Location: | Waskaganish Gathering Place |
Smokey Hill Road | |
Waskaganish, Quebec |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010 - COMMITTAL IN WASKAGANISH, QUEBEC
The committal shall take place immediately following the funeral.
Location: | Waskaganish Gravesite |
Former Grand Chief Dr. Billy Diamond is survived by his wife Elizabeth Diamond and his children, Lorraine Diamond, Christopher Stephen, Ian Diamond, Sandford Diamond, Phillip Diamond and Kevin Gunner. He also leaves behind many grandchildren.
His surviving siblings include: Charlie Diamond, George Diamond, Stanley Diamond, Agnes Morgan, and Gerti Murdoch. He is predeceased by his parents, Malcolm and Hilda Diamond, sister Annie Whiskeychan, and brother Albert W. Diamond
All condolences for the family can be sent to the following:
Family of the Late Grand Chief Dr. Billy Diamond
c/o Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation
P.O. Box 60
70 Waskaganish
Waskaganish, Quebec
J0M 1R0
Facsimile: (819) 895-2144
On behalf of the Diamond Family and the Chief and Council of the Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation, thank you in advance for your prayers and condolences.
For further information:
Contact: | Darlene Cheechoo |
Telephone: | (819) 895-8650, ext 3203 |
Facsimile: | (819) 895-2144 |
Cell Phone: | (613) 447-3237 |
E-Mail: | [email protected] |
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