Guy Lafleur lies in state at Montreal’s Bell Centre
Habs followers are saying their closing goodbyes to Man Lafleur on Sunday because the late hockey legend lies in state at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
Nicknamed, “the Flower,” the Montreal Canadiens icon performed for the staff for 14 years in the course of the 70s and 80s and helped convey residence 5 Stanley Cup trophies. He stays the all-time scoring chief for the Habs.
Lafleur died on the age of 70 on April 22 following a battle with lung most cancers.
“Out of respect for the general public, which has supported Man through the years, the Lafleur household has agreed to share their grief with the group. And consistent with the household’s needs, all actions will mirror the picture of the late hockey legend: they are going to be humble and accessible,” the Montreal Canadians stated in a statement last week.
Members of the general public will be capable of pay their respects to the hockey nice on Sunday from midday to eight p.m. and Monday from 10:30 a.m. to three p.m. Quebec Premier Francois Legault can also be anticipated to go to Lafleur’s casket on Sunday.
Legault additionally introduced final weekend that the Quebec authorities would honour Lafleur with a national funeral, reserved for Quebecers who make important contributions to the province.
The funeral is scheduled to happen on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.
With information from CTV Information Montreal
