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As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:
Kearsarge, MI
On Saturday July 25th, Thomas Eugene Lemieux left this earth at the age of 53 at UP Health – Marquette Hospital following a short battle with cancer.
Thomas was born October 25th, 1966 to Jean Ongie (Niemi) & Ronald Lemieux.
Tom enjoyed rock hunting, hunting, hiking, and being out in nature. Tom was known to make people laugh and was always there for anyone who needed him.
He spent the last few months of his life helping to care for his mother Jean. He enjoyed spending time with his special friend Sarah Niemi, his close friend Sharon Savukoski and often having morning coffee with Steve & Cindy Kyllonen.
Tom was preceded in death by his Father Ronald Lemieux, Daughter Valerie Lemieux and his Nephew Ian Hosking.
He is survived by his mother Jean Ongie, 2 Sisters Jonna Lemieux & Jillena Lemieux, Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews Shawna Hosking, Stacy Garrow, Mark Garrow, Jenna Garrow, Marisha Lemieux, Cierra Lemieux-Johnson, Savannah Lemieux-Johnson, James Johnson Jr., Semaj Johnson, and numerous cousins.
Celebration of life will be held at Bucky’s (Calumet water works) Saturday Aug. 1st at 3:00PM where his family and friends join together to share memories of his life.
Tom was a great man with a very loving heart, A man who lost his life way too soon here on earth and landed in the arms of the lord and all those who preceded him in death. He is free of pain and is now in peace.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon their Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
A special thanks to all that helped and donated!
To view Tom’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
