Thursday July 8th, the Municipality of Clarence-Rockland came together to pay their respects to their late mayor, Mr Guy Desjardins who died from a long-term illness on Saturday.

A somber gathering of local and regional political representatives, as well as first responders and city workers stood in silence outside of the Town Hall as beloved Mayor Guy Desjardins departed the City of Clarence-Rockland for the last time on Thursday morning. 

The procession made their way down Laurier Street, as onlookers bowed their heads in a final salute, before heading to Clarence Creek ahead of the funeral service, attended by close friends and family in St-Pascal. 

Broadcasted live through the City’s social media channels, Mayor Desjardins’ son, Jason Desjardins, and Clarence-Rockland CEO Helen Collier spoke of both his professional achievements and the man behind the title. 

Mayor Desjardins, who spoke last year of his battle with Stage 4 cancer, took a 3-month leave of absence three weeks ago but passed away last Saturday July 3rd. 

The video from the funeral service can be found on the City of Clarence-Rockland’s facebook page and clips from the procession are available on TVC22’s social media pages. 

Councilor Michel Levert, from Ward 7 (Hammond), assumed the position of "pro-mayor" following Mr Desjardins leave of absence in June and will continue to assume the responsibilities of the Mayor of Clarence-Rockland at both the local Municipal level as well as for the United Counties of Prescott-Russell bi-weekly meetings. 

The position of "pro-mayor" was implemented by the late Guy Desjardins when he took office in 2014 after having served the community as the Councilor for St-Pascal. 

Ms Diane Choinière, Councilor for Bourget will take on the role after Councilor Levert, followed by Councilor Cardarelli (unless a by-election is called before then). 

The team at TVC22 give our sincere condolences to Mr Mayor’s family. May Guy rest in peace.

In his memory. 1949 - 2021. May he rest in peace.