Marcel Breton, 88
Dan McClelland
Marcel Breton, 88, from Beaufort, SC, formerly of Tupper Lake, and The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully at the home of his son on August 13, 2021.
He was born July 19, 1933 in Sully Quebec Canada to Joseph and Marie (Cote) Breton. He had 11 brothers and sisters, who have all predeceased him.
On August 15, 1964 he married the former Ginette Chenard, who passed away April 13, 2015.
In the 1960’s he came to Tupper Lake with his brother Rene to work in the logging camps. He spent his life working as a lumberjack. He worked for several logging contractors during his years. In October of 1995 he had a serious logging accident which caused him to retire. He was an avid Nascar fan, he loved to hunt and fish.
Surviving are his two children, Michel (Staci) Breton, Beaufort, SC and Sonia (Leo) Dugan, Hedgesville, WV, two grandchildren, Phillip (Valerie) Breton of Clarksville, TN and Erica (Tye) Martin of Lady’s Island, SC. He was blessed with four great grandchildren, Hayden and Thomas Marcel Breton and Lucas and Emery Martin. He also had several nieces and nephews that he was very close to.
Per his request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus (Hospice) 10911 North Jacob Smart Blvd., Suite 1, Ridgeland, SC 29936 or the charity of your choice.