With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Denis “Porky” Marcil of Fort Frances on March 5, 2026, at the age of 70.
Denis was born in Quebec. Denis moved to Northwestern Ontario for work, he worked in the logging industry until he retired at the age of 64.
In 1994, Denis met his wife Laurie, they married in 2002. Denis’s grandchildren were the joy of his life. Denis was happiest spending time with his family, friends, fishing, hunting, barbecues and bingo.
Denis is predeceased by his parents Omer and Yvonne Marcil. Sisters Fernande, Francoise, Celine and Lucie Marcil. Brothers Raymond, Andre, Jean-Marie and Raynald Marcil.
He is survived by his loving wife Laurie Marcil; daughter Cindy Belley; step-son Travis Roulston; step-daughter Crystal (Todd) Smith; grandchildren Rafael Belley, Henry and Liam Smith; sisters Gisele, Lise, Colette, Christiane Marcil and brothers Robert, Normand and Clement Marcil; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
When I come to the end of the horizon
And enter the other shore
Remember me with fondness
Cry for me no moreI have found my final resting place
That special spot to fish
Remember the times that we shared
You too, I will missThis is the journey I must take,
And I must go alone
Know that my heart is with you
As I take this journey home.To that final fishing hole
For fishermen like me
To tell the biggest fishing tales
About the one that got awayRemember me with fondness
By Esther Swanborough.
This is not goodbye
It is “Till we meet again”
At the fishing hole in the sky.
