Funeral for Sudbury Glencore miner Richard Pigeau set for Wednesday

A funeral will be held on Wednesday for a Sudbury man who was killed in a miningaccident last Tuesday.

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On Oct. 20, Richard Pigeau, 54,diedafter being hit by a piece of equipment underground at Glencore's Nickel Rim South mine.

An investigation into his death continues.

According to his obituary, the father of two was also a "devoted ppre"who "enjoyedspending time on his boat, listening to music and quiet time reading."

"He loved watching his Leafs lose and the Jays head to the post season," the obituary continued. "Most of all, he cherished every second spent with his beautiful grandchildren."

Pigeau's funeral will take place at the Cooperative Funeral Home on Wednesday.

Nickel Belt MPP France Glinascalled for a moment of silence in the Ontario legislature last week in honour of Pigeau and his family.