City of Timmins Mayor and Council are remembering Fernand (Fern) Tremblay following his passing as a pillar of the community who gave freely of his time to better the lives of many. The flags at Timmins City Hall will be lowered in his honour.
When Fernand Tremblay began his political career in 1965, one could not imagine 57 years later the legacy he would leave on our community. He was the last reeve of Mountjoy Township prior to amalgamation in 1973 and a member of Timmins City Council. He started the Bonhomme Carnaval and was active with the Easter Seals Snowarama. Most notably, he was the founder of the Joseph Fortin Foundation, a charity active until 2016 that provided financial assistance and basic needs to families and individuals requiring assistance.
“Fern Tremblay was a force for good,” said Mayor George Pirie. “He was passionate about helping those in need and took pride in encouraging others to do the same. He was tireless, committed to fundraising and generous with his time. He is an example of what it truly means to serve your community. On behalf of the City of Timmins, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
In 2019, the City honoured Tremblay for his years of community service and commitment to municipal politics by renaming a neighbourhood park in the Mountjoy area where he was raised. Fernand Tremblay Park is a lasting reminder of Tremblay’s dedication to his hometown.