Marcel Lucien Joseph Tessier was fondly known as Max. Max loved life. Max’s early years were spent in Port Alberni and Victoria, B.C. He
joined the military at 17. He proudly served in three regiments: Queens Own Rifles, P.P.C.L.I, and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. His service included two Peacekeeping missions to Cyprus in 1974 and 1980. Upon retirement, Max continued his employment with DND as an Addiction Counselor. In 2010, as the Mental Health Addictions Program Manager, he received the Canadian Forces Surgeon General’s Award for Excellence. His family is incredibly proud of his dedication to his career.
Max treasured every moment with his sons Todd and Andrew, and his grandson Aiden. Max was always present for his sons. Supporting the skateboard sport and his sons’ home brewing experiments. Max was willing to try new sports and activities to spend time with his family: rock climbing, fly fishing, and trap shooting. Golf became a passion with his buddies., Doug, Dennis, and Vic. Max always had a “honey-do list” renovating five homes in Victoria. He embraced the travel bug, traveling all over Canada and the US and trips to Europe and Asia.
Max leaves behind his wife Claudia, his sons Todd and Andrew, his daughter-in-law Sarah, and his beloved grandson Aiden and Aiden’s mom Amber. He will also be deeply missed by his brother Ray, his favorite nephew Tony, and Tony’s wife, Lorna. Max’s life enriched us all, and with a heavy heart we say, rest in peace, our darling Max.
A Celebration of Life will be held August 16th from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Please contact the family for details.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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32 Responses
I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Max until about three years ago but he made an immediate impression with his outgoing personality and sharp wit. As a late arrival to his golfing group which includes Vic, Doug and Dennis, I soon came to appreciate his sense of humour, friendly personality and big smile. He will truly be missed.
I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Max until about three years ago but he made an immediate impression with his outgoing personality and sharp wit. As a late arrival to his golfing group which includes Vic, Doug and Dennis, I soon came to appreciate his sense of humour and appreciation of pointed sarcasm. I will miss those qualities.
Claudia I’m so sorry for your loss . I hope all the good and happy memories will last you and your family forever.
Sorry for such a great loss Claudia, Todd and Andrew. He was very proud of all of you and he cherished his grandson very much. He was a very kind and funny man. He always had a great story to tell…never sure if they were true or not! Ha Ha. Our deepest condolences.
Philip and Colleen Hagell
I first met Marcel in 1997 when posted to the clinic in Esquimalt. When he saw my jump wings he introduced himself as,”140 lbs of cold rolled blue Airborne steel” and he was proud to have served in the military. I had the distinct pleasure of being one of the golf foursome that played with Max every week. He kept us smiling with quips and songs and the occasional trick shot. Max was not a big man, but he had a big heart that supported his friends and deeply loved his family.
Deepest condolences to Claudia, their sons and other family members. Max was a great friend to many and he will be truly missed.
RIP brother!
VP⚔️
Our deepest condolences to the Tessier family with Marcel’s passing on behalf of the PPCLI Association. May he rest in peace. We will remember him
Jason Zdyb
Vice President – West
PPCLI Association
Rest well trooper. Light winds and soft landing. Airborne all the way!
Condolence to the Family from all members of the Edmonton Branch of the PPCLI Association. At the going down of the Sun and in the morning we will remember him. May he Rest in Peace.
Ray Tessier (Marcel’s older brother)
Thank you for the kind words sent by friends and relatives, Marcel would have been so proud to have known you. The encouragement you extend to Claudia, my sister-in-law is truly impressive and fully deserving.
Being seven years older I didn’t spend a lot of time with him as I should have. I joined the Air Force when I was 19 and he was only 12 at the time, consequently we were apart during his important time in life where he could have used the love and guidance I should have provided. Nonetheless Marcel you found your way and made a big difference in countless lives during the counselling you provided them in your later years; your sons are evidence of your love and guidance.
I lost my wife of 60 years, two years ago. So Claudia, I know the pain you are going through. The only advice I can pass on to you if remember all the good times and rely on the strong love you both had for each other to continue your life…..that will help.
God Bless and protect you.
Ray Tessier, brother-in-law