A Cowansville machinery operator was word without a word on Saturday when he officially became the 21st Millionaire Tanguay. Whoever struggled to believe that he had just won such a big amount assured that he would take the opportunity to spoil his family.
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“It looks like I realize it and not at the same time. It’s still big all that and I have a little difficulty in describing as I feel myself, ”dropped Richard Choinière a few minutes after winning the jackpot.
Richard Choinière with his wife, Esther Paradis
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The 58-year-old motorcycle enthusiast was one of the 10 finalists in the 21st edition of the Million Tanguay sale, whose final draw took place live on the show Hi Bonjour Weekend, on VAT.
He had still not thought of what he would like to do with the million during his meeting with the newspaper. However, he explains that he will take the opportunity to travel with his wife, Esther Paradis, who has been by his side for 22 years, in order to take the time to decompress and rule on what all this money will be used for.
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The couple also assured that they will spoil their children and their grandchildren “.
Unexpected
The man himself admits that it is a happy coincidence since he had not bought from Tanguay by thinking that he could become a millionaire initially. He also thought that it was a scam by learning that he was a finalist.
His cook and refrigerator, of which he made the purchase according to the discounts, will finally reported him.
In addition to winning the Grand Prix, Mr. Choinière also won a Tanguay gift card worth $ 5,000. A gift that has also been given to the other nine finalists in the million sale.
The latter also told the joke that his wife “will be able to decide what will happen to $ 5,000, but not the million”.
“A privilege”
Present on site to give the Grand Prix to the winner, Charles Tanguay, president of the company, could not be happier on the television set.
“To have the chance to do that is indescribable and I never get used to it. To be able to make a millionaire every year like that in order to thank our customers, it is really a privilege. ”
“Each year, we feel that the sale is progressing and that is thanks to people who trust Tanguay. Not only do people encourage local, but on our side we make the majority of our sales through Canadian and Quebec companies, which is pride especially in the current context, “he concluded.
