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LESLIE (MIKE) CHABOT
Born: Oct 19, 1963
Date of Passing: Mar 21, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLESLIE (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.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2026
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I want to express my deepest condolences to the Chabot family on Mikes passing. I met Mike in the late 70's and became instant friends especially with us having hockey in common. Mike played goal for our Valley gardens Midget team and was extremely competitive in games and practice. Like Mikes obituary says he was a "Ron Hextall" style of goalie. We spent many weekends at the Golden Oak Bar in Transcona enjoying whatever the occasion was. Mike spent a lot of time on the dance floor with any female who accepted his dance request. Their wasn't a table of ladies that he wouldn't approach. Mike was popular at that bar he even had his name on the ceiling tiles above like most regulars. When we were eligible for JR hockey Mike and I played on the same team briefly. Why I say briefly is Mike being a goalie he didn't like the fact he had to share games with our other goalie, he thought he should play every game. Being competitive and confident Mike told the coach to play him every game or let him go. The coach let him go it was the teams loss but that was Mike a very proud man that believed in himself. In 1984 we boarded the infamous Grey Cup train to Edmonton very early in the trip Mike had tripped and put his arm through the glass of the door separating the passenger cars. The train stopped in Rivers Manitoba where Mike had to get medical attention. In the meantime passengers took advantage of the Rivers Hotel near by and stocked up on refreshments while the train waited for Mike. Only Mike could have stopped that train. Like life we all go our own way, Mike left Manitoba and we kept in touch on occasion. In the later years Mike ended up in Ontario looking after his Mom visiting daily in the nursing home. Mike was committed to family and friends. RIP my friend keep that stick on the ice and your blocker at eye level for those who dare come in your crease. See you again brother! - Posted by: Allan Claydon (Friend) on: Apr 12, 2026
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I LOVED HIM A LOT. SUCH A TERRIBLE LOSS MIKE YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN LOL CHIP AND ANGELA HRYSIO - Posted by: chip hrysio (step father) on: Apr 04, 2026
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RIP brother, so sorry to hear about Mike passing, so many stories running through my mind, playing hockey together, the nights at the Oak, running around in his old Chrysler, the parties in the house the boys rented on Seine River Rd. Always remember Mike as a guy that would do anything for his friends. - Posted by: Todd Bennett (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2026