Guy Lafleur to lie in state as Montreal Canadiens fans prepare to pay respects


Habs fans will be able to say their finally goodbyes to Guy Lafleur on Sunday as the late hockey legend will be lying in state at Montreal’s Bell Centre.

Nicknamed, “the Flower,” the Montreal Canadiens icon played for the team for 14 years during the 70s and 80s and helped bring home five Stanley Cup trophies. He remains the all-time scoring leader for the Habs.

Lafleur died at the age of 70 on April 22 following a battle with lung cancer.

“Out of respect for the public, which has supported Guy over the years, the Lafleur family has agreed to share their grief with the community. And in keeping with the family’s wishes, all activities will reflect the image of the late hockey legend: they will be humble and accessible,” the Montreal Canadians said in a statement last week.

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the hockey great on Sunday from noon to 8 pm and Monday from 10:30 am to 3 pm Quebec Premier Francois Legault is also expected to visit Lafleur’s casket on Sunday.

Legault also announced last weekend that the Quebec government would honor Lafleur with a national funeralreserved for Quebecers who make significant contributions to the province.

The funeral is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 11 am at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.


With files from CTV News Montreal


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