The family of Dennis Palmer sadly announce his passing on Friday January 16, ten days after he had a serious fall at home. He was fortunate to live a long and healthy life for 95 years.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Marguerite Palmer (Patterson), his two sons, Tony (Agnes), Steven, his two grandsons, Brian (Kate), Jonathan (Sonia). He also leaves to mourn his three surviving sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, their families and his many cherished friends.
Predeceased by his parents Charles and Audrey Palmer and four siblings.
Dennis’ life was centered around his family, friends and community. He had a fulfilling and varied career, culminating in twenty years at Gaspe Copper Mines. Dennis was a man that possessed a strong moral compass. He applied his high energy level to the community and his many projects on the go at his property in Wakeham.
Dennis was truly a man of Wakeham, it was deeply ingrained in his being. It was where he and Marg were born, raised their sons, and enjoyed an active retirement for 33 years. They were always ready to welcome family and visitors from far and wide for friendly conversation, to share stories, and even “occasionally” to debate differing opinions on local and global political and social developments.
Dennis will be deeply missed.
Rest easy Dad, we love you!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Parish of Gaspe.
On behalf of the family, we would like to thank the staff at Gaspe Hospital for taking great care of our father during his last days.
Funeral services and interment will be held in Wakeham in summer 2026.
Professional services were entrusted to the Valère Fortin Funeral Home, a subsidiary of the HG Division network certified Distinction by the Corporation of thanatologists of Quebec and by the Bureau de Normalisation du Québec.
The management and staff of HG Division offer their most sincere condolences to the family and thank them for their trust.
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Palmer, Steven, Tony and family for the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a good, kind man whom I had the privilege to work with at Mines Gaspé in the 80’s and it was always a pleasure to see him on occasion when visiting family. May he rest in peace and may his love and precious memories keep him alive in your hearts 💗🙏
My sincere sympathies to all the family. Dennis was a real gentleman and will be missed.
My deepest condolences,Marg,Tony,Stevie,family & friends..so sorry…Ivy ❤️
During this time of sorrow, please know that my thoughts are with you. May the cherished memories of your loved one bring you comfort and peace. My deepest condolences.
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille pour le décès de votre conjoint et père Dennis avec qui j’ai eu la chance de travailler durant les années 80 à Mines Gaspé. Il a été un très bon patron et un être tellement gentil et respectueux. Rest in peace Dennis 🙏
Mes sympathies a toute la famille ..
Bon voyage Mr palmer..
Our most sincere condolences to Marge and the family on the passing of my dear friend Dennis. Having worked with him for many years at Mines Gaspé, he was highly respected by his coworkers & was a much appreciated mentor to me.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Diane & Keith
Bon repos messieurs Palmer sympathies a toutes la famille.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time. Mr. Palmer was a true gentleman and will be missed by all his family and friends. Hugs
All our sympathies to the family of Mr. Palmer.
He was a great man and loved by all.
May he rest in peace.🕊️
Allan and Léonette.
We are so sorry for your loss of a great human being all our sympathies to your family and friends our thoughts are with you at this difficult time ❤️
Deepest condolences to the families. We will keep good souvenirs of our friend Dennis
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad
Mr. Denis was a lovely person
Donna and Andre Preston
So sorry to hear about the loss of your very special father and husband. We are sending peace and comfort at this difficult time 💔
My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family on the loss of Mr. Dennis.
Dear friends, I was lucky to have met and shared a few laughs together .. he was a kind and thoughtful gentleman! Big hugs to all who cherished him …xxxx
Our deepest condolences to the family
Mr Palmer was a great man, always smiling
Thinking of you all
Sylvie & Remi
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Dennis ❤️ Jo & Jim
Toutes nos pensées sont tournées vers vous pour vous apporter un peu de réconfort dans l'épreuve que vous vivez.hi my deepest sympathy to.all the family ; a nice man,.gone.but will.be missed.
We are so sorry and sad of the passing of Mister Palmer, he was such a gentleman and a good person, i had a lot of chat with mister Palmer about Land and different things, and it was always interesting to have a chat with him, rest in peace Mister Palmer you deserved it.❤️
Real and Dawn.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
So sorry for your loss. He was a very special man. We wish all the family our sympathies .
RIP Mr. Palmer watch over Mrs Marguerite.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to Dennis's family, especially his wife, his son Steven, and his nephew Patrick.
We greatly value our neighbor and our little neighborhood chats.
Estelle, Mélisande, Patrick, Mélanie, Catherine, and the dog Sligo
Mes plus sincères condoléance Steeve et la famille
