Guy Lafleur’s Wife, Lise Lafleur: Marriage, Children & More

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Lise Lafleur, the wife of late Canadian NHL legend Guy Lafleur, undoubtedly, is a definition of a woman of a lifetime. She and Guy were married for nearly five decades before the five times Stanley Cup winner died.

Together the Lafleur couple welcomed two sons: Mark and Martin. As reported, their son Mark was imprisoned in 2017 on a burglary charge but leads a different life as of 2023.

Lise’s late husband, Guy Lafleur, was a retired NHL player-turned-entrepreneur who played for Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers between 1971 & 1991.

Lise Lafleur Is The Wife Of Late NHL Legend Guy Lafleur
Lise Lafleur Is The Wife Of Late NHL Legend Guy Lafleur (Source: Le Journal de Montreal)

Considered one of the greatest players in the Canadiens’ history, Lafleur was an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame (in 1988) & Canadian Sports Hall of Fame (in 1996).

Lise remained by her beau’s side since his amateur career journey until his last breath. 

This article will take you through the relationship & family of Lise Lafleur. Moreover, we deliver insights into her beau’s career achievements & net worth.

Quick Facts

Full Name Lise Lafleur
Birthday April 23
Age In the late 60s
Birth Place Canada
Nick Name Lise
Religion Christianity
Nationality Canadian
Ethnicity White
Zodiac Sign N/A
Hair Color Blonde
Married in 1973
Marital Status Widowed
Husband Guy Lafleur
Children Two (Martin & Mark)
Husband’s Profession Retired NHL player
Husband’s Death On April 22, 2022
Cause of death Cancer
Tattoos No
Net Worth Under review
Husband’s Net Worth $10 Million
Social Media Not available
Last Update November 2024

Who Is Guy Lafleur’s Wife Lise Lafleur?

Lise Lafleur became a media attention as the wife of now-late NHL player Guy Lafleur.

Nothing much about her profession is out, but she often involved herself in charity events & would make PDAs with her husband.

As reported, she and Guy met in the 1970s and married in 1973, when Lise was just a sophomore at college. At that time, the future-Hockey Hall of Fame was playing in NHL with Montreal Canadiens.

Guy Lafleur With His Wife, Lise Lafleur
Guy Lafleur With His Wife, Lise Lafleur (Source: Instagram)

Since then, the duo was together until the ice hockey star died in 2022 after battling cancer.

From his struggling days to NHL career prominence, Lise stood by Guy’s side as his support system.

Mother Of Two Sons | Details Here!

With her ice hockey star husband Guy, Lise Lafleur welcomed two sons: Mark and Martin Lalfleur.

Neither of her kids followed their father’s path to NHL- her son Martin is an entrepreneur while Mark has changed his trajectory to normal life after facing jail time & legal troubles earlier.

Martin Lafleur Is An Entreprenur

Martin Lafleur is a highly accomplished individual who wears many hats in his professional pursuits.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he is the Chief Development Officer and co-founder at Dello (January 2021- now) in Montreal, Quebec. Moreover, Lafleur is the co-founder of Vins Guy Lafleur Wines.

Also, Martin is an ambassador for Fondation du CHUM.

Martin Lafluer With His Wife Angelica & Daughter
Martin Lafluer With His Wife Angelica & Daughter (Source: Instagram)

Martin Lafleur is a happily married man, having exchanged vows with Angelica Lafleur in May of 2017. Together, they are the proud parents of a daughter named Sienne Rose Lafleur, born on February 7, 2018.

Lise’s Another Son, Mark Lafleur | Career & Criminal Charges

According to Mark’s Facebook profile, he works as a tiler and is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Natacha Poirier.

Diagnosed with ADHD and Tourette syndrome, Lafleur faced many challenges while growing up. Since his days at elementary school, he has been on medication.

After leaving school, Mark attended various academies that focused on instructing children with learning difficulties and behavioral issues.

Mark With His Brother Martin & Parents In His Brother's Marriage
Mark With His Brother Martin & Parents In His Brother’s Marriage (Source: Instagram)

Throughout these years, Mark Lafleur has been in legal trouble many times due to many charges, including burglary, assault, confinement & death threats.

In January 2007he was arrested on the charges of uttering death threats and sexual assault to his then 17-year-old girlfriend. Then in June 2008, Lafleur pleaded guilty to 14 other charges but denied the assault charges.

Later in December 2016, Mark pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was fined ($1,500) and banned from driving. 

Moreover, Mark was connected to a series of Burglaries in the fall of 2016 in Pointe-Claire. Hence he was arrested on January 25, 2017, & sentenced to two years in prison in June 2017.

He was also arrested for confinement and threatening a woman during an argument in mid-2017.

Late Husband Guy Lafleur | Career Achievements

Lise Lafleur’s husband, Guy Lafleur, nicknamed ‘The Flower,’ was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a right wing.

Throughout his 17 NHL seasons (1971-85, 1988-91), he played with Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers, facing other Canadian NHL veterans like Wayne Gretzky & Mike Bossy.

While with the Canadiens, Guy won five Stanley Cups before retiring in 1985.

Then, on his comeback in 1988, he joined NY Rangers and played a season there before going to the Nordiques. Lafleur played until his second retirement (and final) in 1991.

Guy Lafleur With His Granddaughter
Guy Lafleur With His Granddaughter (Source: Instagram)

The Thurso, Quebec, Canada-born player showed an early talent in ice hockey as a child.

With his playing prominence, he quickly moved up the ranks with various junior and amateur teams before being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971.

Lafleur’s overall NHL stats record 618 goals and 793 assists in 1,127 games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.

Other notable accolades of the player include:

  • First NHL player to score 50 goals in six consecutive seasons
  • Two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner (1977 & 1978)
  • Three-time Art Ross Trophy winner (1976, 1977 & 1978)
  • Officer of the Order of Canada (in 1980)
  • Knight of the National Order of Quebec (in 2005)
  • Named Order of Hockey in Canada (in 2022)

Lise’s Husband, Guy, Died At 70

The Canadian ice hockey legend Guy Lafleur passed away on April 22, 2022, at 70.

Though his family did not reveal the exact cause of his death, it was known that he had been battling cancer for three years.

In the 2019 fall, during an emergency quadruple bypass heart surgery, tumors were discovered in his lungs, which led to a diagnosis of lung cancer.

As a result, he underwent surgery to remove the upper lobe of his lung and lymph nodes.

However, in October 2020, cancer returned, and he resumed treatment.

Lafleur’s death was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans, former teammates, and fellow players. His legacy continues to be felt today, and his contributions to hockey will never be forgotten. 

How Much Is The Net Worth Of Lise Lafleur?

Lise Lafleur’s exact net worth is not disclosed, but with the inheritance of fortune of her late husband, Guy Lafleur, an NHL player, she is in the millionaire club.

At the time of his death in 2022, Guy had a net worth of $10 million, thanks to his substantial earnings from his hockey career. His NHL career earnings stood at nearly $5 million.

The player earned between $18,000 and $19,000 per season in the early years. However,  his salary skyrocketed when he joined the Canadiens and turned pro.

Guy Lafleur During His Early Days As An NHL Player
Guy Lafleur During His Days As An NHL Player (Source: Instagram)

Lafleur allegedly earned $652,852 in his last season with the Canadiens in 1985. After coming out of his first retirement, he earned $914,257 in the 1988-89 season.

After leaving NHL, he switched to business & ran a helicopter rental company in Quebec.

Furthermore, the player had his own fruit juice energy drink, “Flower Power.” He also owned a restaurant in Berthierville, Quebec, “Guy Lafleur Mikes Signature,” which opened in 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lise Lafleur engaged in philanthropic works?

Yes, Lise Lafleur actively engages in philanthropic works. She and her husband, Guy, have contributed to the cancer society in Canada.

Who are Lise Lafleur's children?

Lise, with her now-late husband Guy Lafleur, an NHL legend, welcomed two sons: Mark and Martin Lafleur. Her son Mark was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age & later faced jailtime for criminal charges. Another son Martin is an entrepreneur & the co-founder of Dello.

 

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