The René Angélil legacy

[superstar85ca]

Accident

HAHA! I was like what??!

[Angel2006]

Do you think Celine is headed back to Vegas now?

 

I am thinking that she probably left yesterday after Daniel's memorial, or earlier today. I am glad she is going back home now so she can finally start the healing process. It is going to be very hard for her and it's probably going to really hit her when she goes home and Rene won't be there to greet her. I think that will be when it truly sinks in.

[superstar85ca]

I think it's time to go home ! And it will be hard ... oh god !

I know eh? Luckily I would say Celine has a wonderful team of family and assistants and friends she can hopefully lean on. It will be hard to see his bed and all of their pictures, his clothes, etc. I would love to be able to be a part of that team to help out Oh well, maybe in another life I will be a celebrity assistant lol

[Shamrock_1982]

I wonder if she and Robin are still close since she moved away from Florida...

[CelineDionFreak]

I wonder if she and Robin are still close since she moved away from Florida...

I'm sure they still are... She just doesn't see her much. They probably still stay in touch.

[incognito]

Robin is still her BFF.

[comingback]

I think it's time to go home ! And it will be hard ... oh god !

 

Yes, she and her family will go through the grieving process:

 

The five stages are:

1. Denial: This stage is often experienced as a state of shock. You may feel numb, disoriented, or overwhelmed. Some report a trance-like state or a sense of unreality. Though confusing, these feelings help us to slowly come to terms with the reality of the loss, rather than dealing with all of our emotions up front.
    
   
2. Anger: Anger can be directed at anyone who you feel has blame in your loss. You might feel anger toward your family and friends, your loved one who has passed, or the doctors who were unable to save them. You may also be angry with yourself or the world. This anger is a manifestation of the pain of your loss; it can be understood as a measure of your love for the person.
    
   
3. Bargaining: You may find yourself asking “what if” questions, thinking about what could have been done to save your loved one, and perhaps bargaining with God or the world: “If I could have just one more day with them…” Bargaining is often accompanied by guilt. This is basically our way of negotiating with the hurt and pain of the loss.
    
   
4. Depression: Depression and sadness are the most recognizable, commonly-accepted symptoms of grief, yet all too often grieving persons are expected to “snap out of it” and act normal. It’s important to understand that after the loss of a loved one, depression is a perfectly normal emotional response. During this stage, you will likely withdraw from normal activities and feel as if you are in a fog of sadness. You may find it difficult to go on without that person in your life.
    
   
5. Acceptance: This is the point where we accept our new reality, one in which our loved one is no longer present. Acceptance does not necessarily mean that you’re “okay” with your situation; it simply means you recognize that the person is indeed gone, that your situation has changed. Acceptance is also when we begin to pick up the pieces and reorganize our lives to fit in with this new reality.
   

Edited January 25, 2016 at 10:05 PM by comingback

[infiniti]

Unless I have missed it, Celine did not talk at the state funeral, right?

[Tyler1991]

Unless I have missed it, Celine did not talk at the state funeral, right?

 

Correct.

[Manila]

Unless I have missed it, Celine did not talk at the state funeral, right?

 

She did not.

[infiniti]

She will need time and then she will. She would not be able to talk there, never mind singing.

 

P.S. sorry guys, but I had to laugh when Celine showed RC to eat the wafer.

[Shamrock_1982]

I agree... Out of a sad time, day and ceremony I thought it was a little funny.

 

You could see her tell him what to do/say quickly after she received hers... I'm guessing she said put ur hands out and say amen, but I assume she forgot to tell him to put it in his mouth as she then pointed to her mouth when he returned to his seat and he looked a tad embarrassed bless him.

 

But I've seen this happen in church to people of all ages who are new to it or little kids. It happened to me to so I can relate.

[DionFanAlways]

 

 

P.S. sorry guys, but I had to laugh when Celine showed RC to eat the wafer.

[superstar85ca]

Wasn't it reported that the government only pay for part of it?

People shouldn't moan at celine. She was offered it. There's a difference.

Not being funny, but knowing celine, she'd pay for the whole damn thing if she had to.

I read a few articles similar to this and decided to no longer read any negative articles reported on the funeral. I feel like this funeral (even though not the intention) would actually bring some profit to Montreal with the amount of people travelling there to be a part of it, taking taxis, eating at restaurants, staying at hotels, buying things at stores, all the news crews travelling to the funeral, they are getting paid to report etc. Screw the haters!!

[tomdalbou]

Today I was transferring some old chilhood footages on DVD and on my third birthday, I was watching Celine's wedding live. It's weird to see myself watching that only a few days after Rene's funeral, which I also watched live.

 

At only 3, I was already a big fan.

Edited January 25, 2016 at 10:57 PM by tomdalbou

[drove all night]

I've read it somewhere, but can't find it again:

 

What time exactly did René die @ Jan 14?

 

[Angel2006]

I know some people mentioned Celine's friend Robin in this topic. I wonder if Robin was at Rene's funeral?

 

Also, I wonder if Rene's ex wife was there? I know it might be a little awkward, but Ann- Renee and Rene share children together, so I don't think it would be strange if she was there to pay her respects and say goodbye to a man that she once loved and respected.

 

I don't want anyone to take these questions the wrong way, I'm not asking because I want to get personal and know juicy details and I'm not trying to be disrespectful. I am just wondering if his first wife and Ann - Renee are still alive and if anyone saw any of them at Rene's funeral?

[PriscillaBarragan]

I know some people mentioned Celine's friend Robin in this topic. I wonder if Robin was at Rene's funeral?

 

Also, I wonder if Rene's ex wife was there? I know it might be a little awkward, but Ann- Renee and Rene share children together, so I don't think it would be strange if she was there to pay her respects and say goodbye to a man that she once loved and respected.

 

I don't want anyone to take these questions the wrong way, I'm not asking because I want to get personal and know juicy details and I'm not trying to be disrespectful. I am just wondering if his first wife and Ann - Renee are still alive and if anyone saw any of them at Rene's funeral?

I was wondering this too about Anne Renee.

I didn't even notice a few details when watching it the first time (like Celine showing RC to eat the wafer lol, I was a bit surprised watching that though as I didn't know if they had first communion or whatever) so maybe she was there.

 

I saw a few comments earlier that Robin and Celine are still friends so that gives some comfort, knowing Celine ahs someone to talk to other than her family or people who work for her.

[jessx]

I know some people mentioned Celine's friend Robin in this topic. I wonder if Robin was at Rene's funeral?

 

Also, I wonder if Rene's ex wife was there? I know it might be a little awkward, but Ann- Renee and Rene share children together, so I don't think it would be strange if she was there to pay her respects and say goodbye to a man that she once loved and respected.

 

I don't want anyone to take these questions the wrong way, I'm not asking because I want to get personal and know juicy details and I'm not trying to be disrespectful. I am just wondering if his first wife and Ann - Renee are still alive and if anyone saw any of them at Rene's funeral?

 

He has two ex-wives. Denyse Duquette and Anne-Renne (Anne-Renée-Manon Kirouac) and by all accounts, from what I've read from Rene's bio, he kept up good contact with both (after a few hairy moments, and a lot of tension with his second wife, she really caused him a lot of pain and humiliation at some stages of their marriage) but Denyse especially, kept a good relationship with him. They're both remarried and are leading their own lives, from what I gather from the info I have read.

 

I don't know why but I just think it would be inappropriate for his ex wives to be in attendance, especially when Celine and Rene have young children there. I think the proper thing would have been for them to deal with any loss they felt privately, and console their children privately. I can imagine, as a woman, it would feel quite uncomfortable to watch another woman mourn the loss of your husband, in front of you.

 

I don't know, that is just my speculation, as somebody who is in a relationship with somebody who has been married previously. I would be uneasy with it. Celine is a pretty big woman though.

Edited January 26, 2016 at 07:43 AM by jessx

[Nmj]

 

 

He has two ex-wives. Denyse Duquette and Anne-Renne (Anne-Renée-Manon Kirouac) and by all accounts, from what I've read from Rene's bio, he kept up good contact with both (after a few hairy moments, and a lot of tension with his second wife, she really caused him a lot of pain and humiliation at some stages of their marriage) but Denyse especially, kept a good relationship with him. They're both remarried and are leading their own lives, from what I gather from the info I have read.

 

I don't know why but I just think it would be inappropriate for his ex wives to be in attendance, especially when Celine and Rene have young children there. I think the proper thing would have been for them to deal with any loss they felt privately, and console their children privately. I can imagine, as a woman, it would feel quite uncomfortable to watch another woman mourn the loss of your husband, in front of you.

 

I don't know, that is just my speculation, as somebody who is in a relationship with somebody who has been married previously. I would be uneasy with it. Celine is a pretty big woman though.

 

If for any reason they should be there is to support the 3 adult children they and Rene have together. Patrick, Jean-Pierre and Ann-Marie.

[Calilly]

hé guys, do you know who is the man sitting to the right of Maman Dion with gray hair ?

[kerche]

 

 

 

One part of me likes to know, which word she wrote. And another part hopes, that it stays her secret!

 

I watched carefully. She literally spelled out L.V. one last time (even after she did the finger sign during the service).

 

I am reading this thread backwards, and it's touching to see all the support, love & leaning on to each other. I flew to Montreal (from Vancouver, west coast of Canada) last Wednesday, and it was an honour to pay my respects to René, and offer support to Celine. It was incredible to witness firsthand the amazing strength she had to be there for hours on end. Michel Dion, Patrick & Jean-Pierre Angelil stayed by her side all day too, including the bodyguards. It was difficult to hear about her trembling so badly near the end of the evening though. I was receiving updates on my phone from friends who were watching the live stream....as I sat in a coffee shop after my visit.

 

I wanted to let you guys know that I told Celine that all her dedicated fans around the world were watching online & that they send her their love. I reminded her that if she feels like she cannot continue so soon at the end of February; that she takes the time she needs. Same goes for her busy summer schedule. I mentioned that all her fans want her to be well, and we will be there (in Las Vegas, etc) when she is ready. ❤️💪🏼 She was so appreciative, and even mentioned on how we are her strength.

 

Bless her heart. Even when she is empty, this woman gave & gave so much of herself. A lot of my friends who are casual admirers of her, have now fallen in love with her grace & strength after noticing her selflessness during the visitation & the funeral. ❤️

[Calilly]

I watched carefully. She literally spelled out L.V. one last time (even after she did the finger sign during the service).

 

I am reading this thread backwards, and it's touching to see all the support, love & leaning on to each other. I flew to Montreal (from Vancouver, west coast of Canada) last Wednesday, and it was an honour to pay my respects to René, and offer support to Celine. It was incredible to witness firsthand the amazing strength she had to be there for hours on end. Michel Dion, Patrick & Jean-Pierre Angelil stayed by her side all day too, including the bodyguards. It was difficult to hear about her trembling so badly near the end of the evening though. I was receiving updates on my phone from friends who were watching the live stream....as I sat in a coffee shop after my visit.

 

I wanted to let you guys know that I told Celine that all her dedicated fans around the world were watching online & that they send her their love. I reminded her that if she feels like she cannot continue so soon at the end of February; that she takes the time she needs. Same goes for her busy summer schedule. I mentioned that all her fans want her to be well, and we will be there (in Las Vegas, etc) when she is ready. ❤️ She was so appreciative, and even mentioned on how we are her strength.

 

Bless her heart. Even when she is empty, this woman gave & gave so much of herself. A lot of my friends who are casual admirers of her, have now fallen in love with her grace & strength after noticing her selflessness during the visitation & the funeral. ❤️

 

Thank you for thinking abour us. céline has fan all over the world and it was (still is) very hard for us to have been only spectators and not being able to contribute to Quebecers and Canadien support. We were far but so close at the same time. So thank you.

[celine4evauk]

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Are there any scans that can be enlarged so we can read it?

[Ukrfan]

I just opened euronews site and look what the most viewed artice is for today: http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/25/national-funeral-for-celine-dion-s-husband-over-the-top/ . Made me feel so bad. I hope Celine won't know about those disgusting comments hates make.

[frana]

I just opened euronews site and look what the most viewed artice is for today: http://www.euronews....d-over-the-top/ . Made me feel so bad. I hope Celine won't know about those disgusting comments hates make.

 

Journalist and filmmaker Francine Pelletier the envious idiot who started .

And others like him emotional cripples without respect it began to repeat like a parrot.

 

These disgusting commentary on these demented people, it is a disaster utter mental decline.

The absence of empathy, emotion, and absolutely zero IQ and EQ.

[stevo]

Just ignore the negative comments and criticisms. It doesn't help us or Céline by reading or commenting. The worldwide rise of negative press about 'vulgar Mariah Carey and her ring etc' is just as ridiculous- people will criticise and moan and complain about anything. About every celebrity. No matter what they do. They are miserable and envious.

 

It was very sad seeing Hello! Magazine in the UK this morning.

[celine4evauk]

Just ignore the negative comments and criticisms. It doesn't help us or Céline by reading or commenting. The worldwide rise of negative press about 'vulgar Mariah Carey and her ring etc' is just as ridiculous- people will criticise and moan and complain about anything. About every celebrity. No matter what they do. They are miserable and envious.

 

It was very sad seeing Hello! Magazine in the UK this morning.

 

Is it out now? I went in 2 papershops today and neither had it

[DionFanAlways]

Does this look recent? A little "retail" therapy......

 

This may be in the wrong topic?

Edited January 26, 2016 at 03:04 PM by DionFanAlways

[Jessyka]

I don't know why but I just think it would be inappropriate for his ex wives to be in attendance, especially when Celine and Rene have young children there. I think the proper thing would have been for them to deal with any loss they felt privately, and console their children privately. I can imagine, as a woman, it would feel quite uncomfortable to watch another woman mourn the loss of your husband, in front of you.

 

I couldn't disagree more.

 

I believe his ex-wives had all the right to be there to mourn and console their children if they wanted to. I don't see any reason why 'the proper thing' would be to mourn in private. They were not his mistresses, they were his ex-wives. Whatever relationship he had with them is ancient history, but still part of his story and they are still the mothers of his older children.

I'm pretty sure Celine understands that, she's a grown-up. It has nothing to do with 'mourning my husband in front of me'. It's all about respect, really.