Quebec government talking to Lafleur family about possible national funeral

Apr 22, 2022 | 12:55 PM

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says the province has offered to hold a national funeral for Montreal Canadiens great Guy Lafleur.

He told a news conference in Montreal today that all of Quebec is in mourning following the news of Lafleur’s death from cancer at age 70.

Legault says it will be up to Lafleur’s family to decide if they want the national honours, which were given to Canadiens stars Maurice Richard and Jean Béliveau when they died.

He called Lafleur the greatest player in NHL history and invited the public to sign an online book of condolences on the government’s website.