It is with the heaviest of hearts we regretfully announce that our father, and hero, François Lepage, passed away surrounded by love Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 83.
François was born in Whites Brook, New Brunswick, to Bonaventure and Hedwidge Lepage. He later made his home in Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia, where he built a beautiful life and raised our family, with his devoted wife, our mom Yolanda. Married on October 2, 1976, their union was the cornerstone of his 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. There he found comfort in the company of family and enjoyed socializing with his friends during the musical events held at The Maples.
A man of quiet strength, gentle heart, and unwavering devotion, he spent his entire life working hard to provide the best upbringing for his family. François dedicated more than 30 years of his professional life to Nova Construction/Martin Marietta Materials. Starting as a manual labourer, he rose through the ranks to become Maintenance Foreman, a testament to his innate skill and work ethic. He 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.
In his downtime time, 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. He was immensely proud of their accomplishments, offering support and guidance well into their adult years.
François's greatest pride and joy was his family, by whom he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his four daughters Natasha (Jason), Felicia, Erin (Chris) and Tara (Chris) who will continue to carry on his legacy and qualities of leadership, strength, fierce independence, and maybe a little stubbornness.
He 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 (Keith), Lucienne (Pierre), Monique (Roland), Maryse (Romeo), Bert (Lynn), Gabrielle, Gaetan (Sylvie), and Johanne (Robert), as well as Yolanda’s siblings who became like his own: Jimmy (Dorthey), Denise, Gary (Debbie), Ronnie (Leisa), Wally ( Michelle), Susan (Danny) and so, so many nieces, and nephews.
François was predeceased by his loving wife, Yolanda; his parents, Bonaventure and Hedwidge Lepage; siblings Marcel, Gisele, and Lucien, as well as Yolanda’s parents, Alphonse and Martha Brow; and brother-in-law, Leon Brow.
He leaves behind a legacy defined by integrity, dedication, ingenuity, and fortitude, which is ever present in his daughters and grandchildren.
Dad will be immensely missed by all who knew him, but especially by us four girls and our children. We love you dad; you were the absolute best and an amazing source of strength and presence in our lives. It was our honor to be raise by you.
At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 4thh 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 dad 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. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com