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BORN
1920
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2015
Bob Fillion Obituary
The team’s alumni association said Thursday that Fillion attended most home games in recent years until becoming ill near the end of last season.
“He always came to the building and took notes,” said Rejean Houle, head of the association. “He followed the team very closely.”
Fillion became the oldest surviving Canadien when his former teammate Elmer Lach died at 97 in April. Gerry Plamondon, 91, who played between 1945 and 1951, is now believed to be the oldest surviving Canadien.
Fillion played seven years in the NHL. The mainly defensive left winger often played on a line with Ken Mosdell and Murph Chamberlain. He finished with 42 goals and 61 assists in 327 games, all for the Canadiens. He added seven goals and four assists in 33 playoff games.
His most productive season was his rookie year in 1943-44, when he had seven goals and 30 points. He had a career-high 10 goals in 1945-46, and then shone in the postseason with seven points in nine games to help Montreal win the Stanley Cup.
He played for the Canadiens until 1949-50 and retired after a season in the Quebec Senior Hockey League in 1950-51.
Fillion came from a family of seven hockey-playing brothers. One brother, Marcel, made it to the NHL, playing one game for the Boston Bruins in 1944-45. The others played in senior and minor pro leagues.
After his hockey career, Bob Fillion worked as a manager at a mine in his hometown of Thetford Mines, Quebec. In recent years, he lived in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
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Memories and Condolences
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John and Brenda
August 25, 2015
With deepest sympathy, we are wishing the family of Bob Fillion peace and the comfort that only the God of all comfort can provide so abundantly during this sorrowful time. Most of all, persevere in prayer and find joy in cherished memories.
Linda
August 25, 2015
My condolences to the family. May you persevere in prayer to the God of all comfort. He promises to fortify you, strengthen you and help you endure during your grieving process. (Romans 12:12)
August 17, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort provide your family with the needed strength to endure as you mourn for your loss
August 17, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Orlando
August 17, 2015
A legacy of ice hockey success, Mr. Fillion was. A great supporter to those whose passion is for hockey, and his team. Truly expressing my sincere sympathy for the loss of such a dedicated, active man. May the strength that our Loving God imparts to those who are brokenhearted, be granted to the family and friends during these difficult moments of grief.
A Fan
August 16, 2015
With deepest condolences ,sympathy and prayers.To the family, friends fans and associates May you found peace in God word, and memories, in God we must trusts in these difficult days.a head
Norm Maurice
August 16, 2015
Normand Maurice bob was a cousin I admired I have several pictures of is career bob was my grand mothers cousin alexina Fillion rip bob
August 16, 2015
Sincere condolence to the family. May God who comforts us through all our trials comfort give you all the strength to cope with the difficult times.
August 16, 2015
To the family of BOB FILLION I send my sincere condolences. During this difficult time draw close to GOD and he will draw close to you and support you.
sincerely,
JC
August 15, 2015
Deepest condolences to all who knew him and loved him. I know he will truly be missed. May beautiful memories sustain you and may the God of loyal love comfort you during this time . . .
Richard McHugh
August 15, 2015
Bob could shoot that puck, score that goal! May kids follow his memory by playing this great sport.
Adrian Barnette
August 15, 2015
We'll miss you !
Harry Simpson
August 14, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
gina
August 14, 2015
To the fillion family I send my condolences. Ecclesiastes 7:1 says "a good name is better than good oil and the day of death better than the day of birth". It's because of all the great memories of our loved ones we have. May you kep them close to your hearts.
DS
August 14, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 14, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
T Davis Nashville,TN
Greg
August 14, 2015
Another Original 6 player gone... R.I.P. to a man who played during hockey's greatest era
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
August 13, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Stacy
August 13, 2015
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
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