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MAXWELL ARTHUR KENNETH BILODEAU
Born: Feb 21, 2020
Date of Passing: Sep 27, 2024
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MAXWELL ARTHUR KENNETH BILODEAU
It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow we announce the tragic passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, Maxwell Arthur Kenneth Bilodeau.
After a long 2.5-year battle with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer - called choroid plexus carcinoma, he passed peacefully at home early September 27, 2024 with his loving parents and sisters by his side.
Maxwell was born on February 21, 2020, at St. Boniface Hospital, just before the world went into quarantine because of Covid. For the majority of his life, he was on lockdown and all he really knew was pure love from his family.
From the day he was born, Maxwell had an incredible presence, a presence that captured the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was so full of energy, curiosity and love. He was also hilarious, mischievous and sometimes bossy.
He absolutely adored his two older sisters, Maya and Ella. He especially loved playing hide and seek and tag with them. He also loved building cars and towers out of LEGO and blocks, going for long walks in his orange car, going to the barn to watch his sisters and mother ride their horses, watching Paw Patrol and pretending he was Spider-Man.
Maxwell was diagnosed at the tender age of two years old, on Mother’s Day of 2022. He underwent emergency brain surgery two days later to remove a massive tumour and miraculously survived the traumatic surgery. His recovery after surgery was nothing short of remarkable. He quickly earned the nickname, “Mighty Max” and continued to prove the world just how remarkable he was.
Maxwell defied all odds and relearned how to eat, walk, talk and play in just 4 weeks after his traumatic surgery. A month after surgery, he underwent 4 months of intense IV chemotherapy followed by 6 months of maintenance oral chemotherapy in conjunction with cannabis therapy. During his battle, it was highly anticipated and feared the tumour would return but again Mighty Max defied all odds over and over again and was declared cancer free October 2022 after the intense IV chemotherapy. He rang the bell at CancerCare Manitoba in April 2023 when he completed maintenance chemotherapy.
Maxwell and his parents and sisters spent the most amazing 10 months together - camping in his mighty camper gifted to him by The Dream Factory, going to his grandparents’ cottage, and making new friends at Brightling Academy preschool. Living life as any child should. He also had the honour of being one of the ambassadors of the Winnipeg Jets “Hockey Fights Cancer 2023” campaign and enjoyed a few games in the VIP section with his family.
Maxwell’s routine MRI in February 2024 showed devastating results and this time, there was no effective treatment available to him. He still fought right down to his final days. Max never complained about his pain and suffering because he didn’t want to make everyone around him sad or cry. Even when he was in the hospital during his last weeks, he still made everyone around him laugh with his little corny jokes and fiery personality.
He will forever be remembered by his loving parents, Paul Bilodeau and Whitney Campbell; his two big sisters, Maya and Ella; his grandparents, Pam and Ken Campbell, Lee Bilodeau, and Art Bilodeau (Wendy); and his aunts, Jacqueline Bilodeau (Cory), Danielle Bilodeau, Jenny Campbell, Jodi Gagnon (Al), and family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Cultural Centre Franco-Manitobain in the Salle Jean-Paul Abrey hall located at 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg MB.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Children’s Hospital, CancerCare Manitoba, or Central Speech & Hearing Clinic.
The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring Maxwell’s life, accessible through the 'tributes' link at the bottom of this obituary.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2024
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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I pray for peace for your shattered hearts. Know that there are the sweetest angels in Heaven building LEGO with your Mighty Max ❤️🎈 - Posted by: Kelly Smith (a mom) on: Oct 20, 2024
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Lee, I am so very sorry to hear about your grandson. I can't imagine what you have all gone through with his illness and loss. He sounds like a real trooper. I'm sure he will be watching over all of you as your little angel. Sincere sympathy to the whole family. Mary Wersch - Posted by: Mary Wersch (Friend) on: Oct 18, 2024
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Our deepest heartfelt condolences. The love you have in your hearts for Max will alway be there. With Love The Neilson family - Posted by: Joan Neilson (Friend/neighbour ) on: Oct 13, 2024
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It is with w deepest sorrow that we pass along our condolences at this difficult time. We hope the days May you be comforted in the days ahead by all your family. No one can take away all the memories and all the pictures I am sure you have. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and family Dennis & Rhonda - Posted by: dennis Phillips (friend) on: Oct 12, 2024
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Art and Wendy, So sorry to hear of your grandson Maxwell passing. My heart goes out to Paul and his family. Deepest sympathies. Lou Laferriere and Isabelle Eckert. - Posted by: Lou Laferriere and Isabelle Eckert (Friends) on: Oct 12, 2024
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Whitney, I’m so sorry to hear of Max’s passing. Thinking of you and your girls during this heartbreaking time. Sending you strength and praying for peace to surround you during this difficult time. Pam. - Posted by: Pam Barkowski (Acquaintance ) on: Oct 11, 2024
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Art and Wendy, our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Paul, Whitney and family. We are so very sad to hear of the passing of brave, little Max. He sounds like such a wonderful little fellow who even in his tough times brought light and joy into everyone’s lives. What an amazing gift he was in your lives and I know the angels will watch over him until you meet again ✨ - Posted by: Debbie and Garry Whyte (Friends of Art and Wendy) on: Oct 08, 2024
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Art and Wendy and family—I am so terribly sorry to read of Maxwell’s passing. My heart breaks for all of you. What a beautiful tribute to your grandson! You are all in my prayers. Lana and Dennis - Posted by: Lana Bobrovich (Friend of Art and Wendy) on: Oct 07, 2024
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So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My heart bleeds for you 🙏 - Posted by: Lorraine Kovachik (A mother) on: Oct 05, 2024
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Pam, our hearts go out to you and your family. Sympathy from the Kents. - Posted by: Terry Kent (Neighbour) on: Oct 05, 2024
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Dear Lee and Family, My heart is overcome by immense sadness at unimaginable loss of your beautiful Maxwell. He was such a charismatic little guy and must have been so very loving. I pray that he is with God and all the angel babies where he can look down on you and continue loving you from above! I will be thinking of and praying for peace for each of you as you face life without Maxwell who has left you with such very precious memories. Deepest sympathies and love, Helen Feniuk - Posted by: Helen Feniuk (Friend of Lee Bilodeau) on: Oct 05, 2024
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So sorry for your tragic loss! He was such a beautiful child! - Posted by: Trevor Hayden (Acquaintance) on: Oct 05, 2024
