MONTREAL – André Lallier, the director of content at CHOM and ÉNERGIE Montréal radio stations, died Sunday after battle with cancer. He was 52.
Born in Montréal in 1963, Lallier joined CKMF (now ÉNERGIE Montréal 94.3) in 1983 and was instrumental in making it one of the most renowned radio stations in the Montréal and Québec radio landscapes, reads a statement issued by Bell Media. During a career that spanned over three decades at Radiomutuel, Astral and Bell Media, he built an enviable reputation as a radio professional with unparalleled vision, passion, and integrity.
"Our entire team today lost an irreplaceable professional and a valued friend," said Martin Spalding, VP and GM, Local Radio and TV, Québec, in the statement. "Thanks to his love for radio and music and his total dedication to the success of the stations where he worked over the years, André has left an indelible mark on our entire industry. On behalf of everyone at Bell Media, I wish to salute the memory of André and offer my sincere condolences to his spouse Annie, son Alex, and his family and many friends."
Friends and colleagues will be welcomed by his family at the Sainte-Thérèse Complex of Les Résidences Funéaires Goyer in Montreal on October 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, and are invited to a celebration in his honour from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
