Celine Dion paid her last respect in an emotional final farewell to her late husband René Angélil on Friday, the 22nd of January, 2016.
The singer was dressed in a black full-sleeve dress and a long black veil managed to maintain her composure for the touching ceremony remembering her husband, at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal.
Celine was joined by her three children. Older son René Charles, 14, escorted his elderly grandmother Thérèse, 88, into the service, while she walked hand in hand with her twin five-year-old sons Nelson and Eddy,
A lot of well-wishers gathered to pay their final respect in the church and the outside area.
The Prime Minister's wife was in attendance, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, and federal Heritage Minister Mélanie Jol.
Celine Dion entered the service surrounded by family and placed a rose touchingly on the casket.
Rene Angélil's adult son Patrick paid tribute to him with a eulogy in French and was followed by René Charles.
'He never missed a chance to tell us he loved us. Now, more than ever, we realize how exceptional it was to have a father who never hesitated to say those so precious words,' The Toronto Star translated.
Afterwards was Rene Charles speech:
"Fifteen years is not a long time to get to know your father. He had a busy life but we were getting to know each other through golf, poker, smoked meat and other wonderful food. Bonding more and more as time went by. You left me now with enough good memories of you to share with my younger brothers. As they grow older without you being around, I'll make sure to pass on what I've learned from you. You are a tough act to follow but with our help everything is going to be fine. Dad, I promise you here that we're all going to live up to your standards. Je t’aime Papa."
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