The René Angélil legacy

[Angel2006]

I am very confused because I get the TVA channel on my t.v., but it's not showing Rene's funeral at 2:00pm or at anytime throughout the day on my guide. It just shows some French movie from 2004.

 

I even tried typing up Rene's funeral in my guide search on my t.v. and nothing came up. Maybe it's not updated yet or something. I guess I will have to watch the online link provided on the forum and just watch the CBC footage on my t.v.

[CelineTheBest5]

I am very confused because I get the TVA channel on my t.v., but it's not showing Rene's funeral at 2:00pm or at anytime throughout the day on my guide. It just shows some French movie from 2004.

 

I even tried typing up Rene's funeral in my guide search on my t.v. and nothing came up. Maybe it's not updated yet or something. I guess I will have to watch the online link provided on the forum and just watch the CBC footage on my t.v.

 

https://www.facebook.com/ReseauTVA/videos/1068197929886793/

[Angel2006]

https://www.facebook...68197929886793/

 

Thanks. So will that link show the whole funeral on Friday?

[CelineTheBest5]

Thanks. So will that link show the whole funeral on Friday?

 

Vendredi, suivez les funérailles nationales de René Angélil en direct de la Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal. Dès 13h sur LCN et à 14h sur TVA.

[I Drove All Night!]

I second the idea of having a separate topic that has all the funeral viewing information in one post-or perhaps it can be added to the first post on this thread? I've been trying to figure out time zone stuff too which is really tough.

 

 

Personally, I have been trying to just keep my mind occupied with other things (luckily work is really busy right now so that's been a good distraction), to avoid thinking about the reality that Rene really is gone. In the end I know I'm going to want to watch the funeral to get some closure and peace of mind.

 

I can't believe Céline is going to stay at the Chapel of Rest for 7 hours, she is such an amazing woman! I really hope they get a big turn out, I just looked at flights to Montreal for tomorrow and they're around $900... safe to say I won't be able to make it. I really wish I could be there.

[Nmj]

They just spoke about Celine on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.

 

They played " Goodbyes The Saddest Word" in the background.

 

They showed video of Elton John last night in Las Vegas dedicating his show to Celine.

 

They said that they will ( as in Entertainment Tonight) there tomorrow and Friday for the funeral and have coverage.

 

And here's the heartbreaker they said, Celine's taking it bad, but even worse is that Rene Charles (RC) is by far taking it worse than any family members. :(

[Del]

 

 

Do you think you'll be able to upload it here afterwards????

I unfortunately do not know how to get it from my PVR to a computer.

[Del]

I am very confused because I get the TVA channel on my t.v., but it's not showing Rene's funeral at 2:00pm or at anytime throughout the day on my guide. It just shows some French movie from 2004.

 

I even tried typing up Rene's funeral in my guide search on my t.v. and nothing came up. Maybe it's not updated yet or something. I guess I will have to watch the online link provided on the forum and just watch the CBC footage on my t.v.

Radio Canada is already showing on the TV guide coverage on Friday from 230-6pm and then tomorrow from 3-4pm. You might want to see if you can record that.

[flutefreak]

They just spoke about Celine on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.

 

They played " Goodbyes The Saddest Word" in the background.

 

They showed video of Elton John last night in Las Vegas dedicating his show to Celine.

 

They said that they will ( as in Entertainment Tonight) there tomorrow and Friday for the funeral and have coverage.

 

And here's the heartbreaker they said, Celine's taking it bad, but even worse is that Rene Charles (RC) is by far taking it worse than any family members. :(

 

Heartbreaking to think of the kids....

[I Drove All Night!]

They just spoke about Celine on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.

 

They played " Goodbyes The Saddest Word" in the background.

 

They showed video of Elton John last night in Las Vegas dedicating his show to Celine.

 

They said that they will ( as in Entertainment Tonight) there tomorrow and Friday for the funeral and have coverage.

 

And here's the heartbreaker they said, Celine's taking it bad, but even worse is that Rene Charles (RC) is by far taking it worse than any family members. :(

 

Ugh, that breaks my heart. We all know that Celine has said RC is very protective of his dad...

 

Today I was finally starting to feel a little bit better about all of this... thinking about how strong Céline is and that she truly will "love the kids enough for the both of them," I know that she will get through this and continue to do amazing things to honor Rene. But I also know the kids are devastated... and now I'm right back to square one.

[takeachance]

This could be a stupid question but What will be happening in the chapel of rest? Is it like people shaking hands with the family? Hardly fans will be allowed come in and shake hands with Celine to sympathise? I dont really understand what it means? can someone explain? thanks

[Nmj]

This could be a stupid question but What will be happening in the chapel of rest? Is it like people shaking hands with the family? Hardly fans will be allowed come in and shake hands with Celine to sympathise? I dont really understand what it means? can someone explain? thanks

 

I just hope nobody asks Celine for a selfie or autograph. There's times and places for everything and this isn't it. I hope people will put their fan craze in check and be respectful.!

[Tyler1991]

I honestly hope fans won't be allowed wherever celine is. Too many crazies that wouldn't be able to put aside how excited they are to meet her. It's not a time to be excited about anything

[I Drove All Night!]

This could be a stupid question but What will be happening in the chapel of rest? Is it like people shaking hands with the family? Hardly fans will be allowed come in and shake hands with Celine to sympathise? I dont really understand what it means? can someone explain? thanks

 

I'm assuming there will be an open casket and the public is welcome to file through and pay their respects. Based on the description I would say fans are definitely going to be allowed to come through. Often times family members are kind of "lined up" and there for people to say their condolences to. Due to the circumstances of this being such a famous family I'm sure Céline and RC won't be "available" for the public to interact with, or at least I hope they're not. I'm picturing them being seated somewhere visible but "out of reach" from the public....

[takeachance]

Ya I am thinking she wont be in reach of the public really as crazy fans would go bezerk!! It wouldnt be right and she will be with her kids anyway and that wouldnt be fair on them or celine, they are grieving. How is she gunna be there though for 7 hours? that makes me think that people will be shaking her hand? How is she gunna cope being there for that long !!??, im sure they will organise it in a certain way that is right....... Edited January 21, 2016 at 12:55 AM by takeachance

[Nmj]

 

 

I'm assuming there will be an open casket and the public is welcome to file through and pay their respects. Based on the description I would say fans are definitely going to be allowed to come through. Often times family members are kind of "lined up" and there for people to say their condolences to. Due to the circumstances of this being such a famous family I'm sure Céline and RC won't be "available" for the public to interact with, or at least I hope they're not. I'm picturing them being seated somewhere visible but "out of reach" from the public....

 

Annie Horth made it seem like they would be there to support the fans and public. So I think they will be. I just hope crazy fans behave themselves.

[CelineTheBest5]

https://t.co/wiL0uxuvga

[I Drove All Night!]

Annie Horth made it seem like they would be there to support the fans and public. So I think they will be. I just hope crazy fans behave themselves.

 

Ugh... I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I hope they make it very clear that photographs should not be taken... I can't even imagine.

[takeachance]

https://t.co/wiL0uxuvga

 

Oh no ! I actually cant handle seeing her with Rene being gone , im crying again !

[Nmj]

https://t.co/wiL0uxuvga

 

She looks terrible as to be expected. Celine we love you, be strong.

 

I'm glad RC is standing by his moms side.

[Kristinaz]

This could be a stupid question but What will be happening in the chapel of rest? Is it like people shaking hands with the family? Hardly fans will be allowed come in and shake hands with Celine to sympathise? I dont really understand what it means? can someone explain? thanks

 

I truly know nothing about how it's done in Canada.I myself am Greek Orthodox so for us it's a bit different but I'm just guessing it's the equivalent to lying in state. So basically members of the public will be able to pass by the coffin and pay their final respects. If Celine is there with RC she may do it the way it was done when the Queen Mother died and her grandsons stood guard around her coffin as members of the public went past and payed their final respects. A short video to give you an idea of what it may look like. Again I could be totally wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYQt73zqkOo

Edited January 21, 2016 at 01:04 AM by Kristinaz

[nuts2you]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3409320/Celine-Dion-seen-time-husband-Rene-Angelil-s-death-gets-hug-jetting-Montreal-funeral-just-days-brother-s-passing.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

[Nmj]

Does anyone know if these pictures are from Celine leaving Las Vegas or arriving in Canada?

[I Drove All Night!]

https://t.co/wiL0uxuvga

 

All things considered I think she looks great! We have to remember that she has been preparing for this for a while now... I'm glad she has her boys, she will stay strong for them.

[CelineTheBest5]

All things considered I think she looks great! We have to remember that she has been preparing for this for a while now... I'm glad she has her boys, she will stay strong for them.

She is looking great! Thank God! I think shes calm and controled, everything will be okay.

Edited January 21, 2016 at 01:20 AM by CelineTheBest5

[celinefanonline]

she actually looks alot better than i thought she would be !!! i'm glad that she's alright!

[incognito]

 

 

All things considered I think she looks great! We have to remember that she has been preparing for this for a while now... I'm glad she has her boys, she will stay strong for them.

 

Yeah she looks pretty stoic. She's got this. She's a lot stronger than some people give her credit for. Just like she's a lot smarter than many people (including here) give her credit for.

[scielle]

Ugh. These tabloids need to go away. Nobody needs to see this. Let the woman mourn.

 

On a separate note, here's a nice piece about Rene from The Walrus: http://thewalrus.ca/swan-song/

 

For the uninitiated, The Walrus is kind of like Canada's New Yorker, or Harper's. A proper literary magazine, which is why I'm happy to see this piece. A refreshing change from the usual entertainment press.

Edited January 21, 2016 at 01:32 AM by scielle

[Nmj]

Many times when grieving this kind of loss, one will cry so much that it literally hurts to cry. And you also can have moments of laughs and uplifting and then the sorrow hits usually again. I just hope it gets easier.

[québecflower]

i would just like to say that people in Quebec are ordinary quite respectful, and are able to behave. It would be surprising to see a lack of étiquette.