In loving memory of Blain Victor Olivier who passed away peacefully on Saturday November 1st, 2025 at the age of 87 at his home on Lake Wanapitei. He was the devoted husband and best friend to Gail (Morbin), loving father of Bucky (Monique), Kary (John), and Paul (Marie Josée) and cherished grandfather to Anna, Katie, and Wyatt.
Blain was the loving son of his parents, Dorothy (Mort) Lafrance and Renaldo (Dado) Olivier, who predeceased him, the beloved brother of Janet Roy (late George), Fay Csantos (Les), Diane Korpela (late Oliver), and Paulette Charbonneau (Larry).
He was born in Sudbury, growing up in Falconbridge and then Skead where he was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of St. Bernadine of Sienna.
Buck (as he was affectionately known) was retired from Laurentian University after many years of teaching chemistry in the lab. His students have fond memories of how passionate and encouraging of a teacher he was and he had a lasting impact on the students who passed through his lab. Buck owned and operated Lakeland Lodge on an island on Lake Wanapitei along with his wife and best friend Gail where he resided until his passing.
He was an avid outdoorsman. Buck’s enthusiasm for the wilderness was infectious and he loved spending time in the wilderness with his family, friends, and guests of the Lodge. He enjoyed breaking new trails, navigating lost canoe routes and discovering new lakes. He was an explorer at heart and with a deep knowledge and appreciation of the history of the local area.
Buck was a kind, compassionate, and dynamic man who could light up a room with his stories and his laughter. For us, as our father he was larger than life, and in our eyes, there was nothing he could not do. He was a role model of integrity and honesty and made the world a better place.
The family would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Krawczuk for his care.
“May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.”
Condolences to Gail and family. I have fond memories of Bucky, his energy and excitement for all things “nature.” Always enjoyed taking orphaned or abandoned animals out to the island and spending time there, listening to stories and adventures. Bullwinkle a favorite.
He will be missed.
Brian Morrison
Conservation Officer Retired.
November 5, 2025
So sad to see Bucky passed. Condolences to Gail and the family, I have fond memories of canoe trips hunting and fishing. Bucky taught me bushcraft and will be missed.
November 5, 2025
Paul, Kary and family, we extend our heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time.
November 5, 2025