Windsor AAA
Zone & Jr Spitfires are honored to have Sylvain Lessard as this year’s
tournament honoree. 
Sylvain Lessard or
“Sly” as he was known by many of his hockey friends and teammates passed away
tragically in the fall of 2023 in a car accident. Sly was only 20 years old.
His passing affected many former players from our Jr Spitfires organization as
he was a cherished teammate and member of the local Jr hockey community having
played for the Leamington Flyers, Wheatly Omstead Sharks, and the Lakeshore
Canadiens. His high le
vel of dedication to the game was matched by his kind
heart, strong work ethic, and love for the outdoors. Sly was an avid kayaker,
fisherman, and loved playing golf. He graduated from L’Essor High School and
went on to completed a diploma in the Powerline Technician program at St. Clair
College in Chatham. At the time of his passing, he was employed by Windsor
Power & Light a job of which he truly enjoyed.
From those who knew
him best;
“Sly was more
than a friend to us—he was a brother. His kind soul and courageous spirit
lifted up everyone around him. He loved working with his hands, building
things, and putting his brilliant work ethic into everything he did. Sly will
always be remembered for the way he cared for others by always putting people
before himself. He had a gift for turning tough moments into better ones and
could bring a smile to your face no matter the situation. We love you and miss
you.”
-Patrick
McManus, Kale Couvillon, Gabe Piccolo
Our heartfelt
condolence goes out to his family, friends and all who knew him.