The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the age of 79 years. Son of the late Jean Yelle and of the late Lucienne (née Bernard) Yelle. Beloved husband of Aline (née Buckner) Yelle of Chelmsford. Loving father of Michel Hamel (Wanda), Claudette Hamel ( Réjean Pelletier) both of Chelmsford, Luc Yelle of Brampton and Nicole Dubuc (Ghyslain) of St-Jean du Richelieu, Qc. Predeceased by his daughter Jeannine. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Paul, Patty and Justin. Dear brother Aimé (late Ghyslaine) of Malcartic, Qc, Yves (Mimi), Bernard (Irène) both of Welland, Paul-Émile (Rita) of Blind River, Michel (Pat) of Dunnville, Patricia Crousette (late Magella) of Elliot Lake, Gracieuse Toupin (Claude) of New Brunswick and Louise Yelle of Matane, Qc. Predeceased by his sisters Gisèle Roy (late Léopold), Huguette Gaudreau (Lucien of Gatineau, Qc) and Florida Giroux (late Phil). The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 R.R. 15, Chelmsford, Thursday, from 2-5 and 7-9:30p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, November 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St-Joseph Church, Chelmsford. Donations (by cheque only) to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.