Key Takeaways:
- François Lepage passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by love.
- He is survived by his four daughters, Natasha, Felicia, Erin, and Tara, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
- François was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his legacy will be remembered for his integrity, dedication, ingenuity, and fortitude.
- He spent over 30 years working at Nova Construction/Martin Marietta Materials, rising through the ranks to become Maintenance Foreman.
- François was a man of quiet strength, gentle heart, and unwavering devotion, who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Introduction to François Lepage
François Lepage, a beloved father, husband, and grandfather, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by love. Born in Whites Brook, New Brunswick, to Bonaventure and Hedwidge Lepage, François made his home in Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia, where he built a beautiful life and raised his family with his devoted wife, Yolanda. The couple married on October 2, 1976, and their union was the cornerstone of François’ life and the source of his greatest joy. After Yolanda’s passing in 2023, François spent his final years at The Maples Residence in Antigonish, where he found comfort in the company of family and enjoyed socializing with his friends during musical events.
François’ Life and Career
François was a man of quiet strength, gentle heart, and unwavering devotion, who spent his entire life working hard to provide the best upbringing for his family. He dedicated more than 30 years of his professional life to Nova Construction/Martin Marietta Materials, starting as a manual labourer and rising through the ranks to become Maintenance Foreman. This testament to his innate skill and work ethic earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues. François was truly a jack of all trades – if it was broken, he could fix it, and if someone had a plan, he could always build it better than imagined. His dedication to his work and family was evident in everything he did, and he will be remembered for his remarkable work ethic and commitment to his loved ones.
Personal Life and Interests
In his downtime, François was content with the simple pleasures of life: taking leisurely strolls, enjoying peaceful swings on the deck, and cherishing time spent with family and friends. His devotion to his family was always apparent in his deep love for his wife and his four daughters, whom he was immensely proud of. He offered support and guidance well into their adult years, and his family was the center of his universe. François’s greatest pride and joy was his family, by whom he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his four daughters, Natasha, Felicia, Erin, and Tara, who will continue to carry on his legacy and qualities of leadership, strength, fierce independence, and maybe a little stubbornness.
Family and Legacy
François was a devoted Grampy and Papa to his grandchildren, Logan, Braydon, Tyler, Lauren, Riley, Luke, Jake, and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Rose. He is also survived by his siblings, Francoise, Lucienne, Monique, Maryse, Bert, Gabrielle, Gaetan, and Johanne, as well as Yolanda’s siblings, who became like his own. François was predeceased by his loving wife, Yolanda; his parents, Bonaventure and Hedwidge Lepage; siblings Marcel, Gisele, and Lucien; and Yolanda’s parents, Alphonse and Martha Brow. He leaves behind a legacy defined by integrity, dedication, ingenuity, and fortitude, which is ever present in his daughters and grandchildren. François will be immensely missed by all who knew him, but especially by his four daughters and their children, who will continue to cherish the memories and lessons he imparted to them.
Funeral Arrangements and Memorial Donations
At the family’s request, there will be no visitation, and cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 4th, at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher, with Father Alan MacPhie presiding. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, as François was a long-time recipient of their care following his industrial accident in 1983. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, and online condolences can be made at www.clcurry.com. As the family says goodbye to their beloved father and grandfather, they take comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the memories they shared with him.