LESLIE (MIKE) CHABOT

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LESLIE (MIKE) CHABOT

With broken hearts, the family of Leslie (Mike) Chabot announce his passing. Mike was born at Fort Churchill, MB. on October 19, 1963 and passed away in Renfrew, Ontario on March 21, 2026.

The Creator called Mike home and now we have solace in knowing Mike is pain free again. Welcoming Mike with open arms on his journey is grandparents, Alfred and Margret Head, aunts, Irma Head, Rose Wright, Gwen Cook, uncles, Phil Gagne and Alfie Head, cousins, Arnie Head, Dennis Head and Irvin (Muskie) Head.

Mike was a proud man that could always be found in the middle of the action. He lived life large and by his rules. Mike was a hard-working steel worker, starting in Limestone, MB, than moving to the west coast. Mike helped build Whistler for over ten years during their hotel/condo boom. Hauling steel in the rain/snow all winter did not serve his body well later in life.

Mike was a warrior. In Native Culture a warrior is defined as a protector, guardian and provider rather than merely a combatant. Nothing was more important to Mike then family, friends and teammates. The last third of Mike’s life was devoted to caring for our mother. Our family was secure in knowing that our mom was safe with Mike around. When our mother transitioned to a care home, Mike would visit her on an almost daily basis and take her on outings and advocate for her. Mike always inquired about family so he could keep up to date. If you were in Mike’s close circle of friends back in the day, he never forgot about you. He had fond memories of growing up in Winnipeg.

Mike’s real passion started on an outdoor rink in Bissett, MB, when he put on the pads and I fired pucks at him day and night. He wore a Tretiak helmet and played like a po’d Ron Hextall. If he felt a teammate was taken advantage of, Mike took a number and waited for that number to get close enough so he could settle matters.

Mike was still winning Tournament Championship Game MVP awards as an adult even with failing hips. Mike played for LDB, East St Paul, Valley Gardens and some Junior teams. In 1984, Mike was on the Grey cup train to Edmonton. He is why they had to stop/ restock the train. All that knew Mike have stories, I hope you can smile and enjoy those memories.

Devastated by his loss are Patricia Strong, Renfrew, Ontario, brother Roland Chabot of Winnipeg and family far and wide. Thank you all for your support.

Cremation has taken place.

Tributes: www.zohrfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2026