It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Jean on August 21, 2025, following a sudden and brief illness. He will be forever missed by his loving partner Judy (née Halme) and his much-loved son, daughter and granddaughter, Justin (Roberta McRae), Liane and Geneva (Kocum). He also leaves behind his brothers Louis (Hélène Dallaire) and Paul (Lison Chèvrefils), his sister Louise, and a niece and nephews. He is also deeply missed by Liane’s dog Francie.
Jean had a zest for life and approached it with a spirit of adventure, an unending curiosity, and stylish enthusiasm and flair. He is lovingly remembered by his family and countless friends for his generosity, kindness, and compassion.
We extend our gratitude to doctors, nurses and staff at the Hôtel-Dieu and Enfant-Jésus hospitals in Québec City, the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and the Bruyère Health Saint-Vincent Hospital. We especially want to thank the many friends who shared memories, tributes and kind words which we read to Jean in his final days. It was a gift to Jean and to us.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made, if you wish, to a humanitarian cause such as Médecins Sans Frontières or Amnesty International.
Jean is everywhere and nowhere. Our hearts are broken.
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Marjolaine Beaulac
Christophe Measson
I only meet Jean few years ago, through tennis, i immediately connected with his personality . I am just happy i was able to share some conversations and games with him .
My sincere condolences to his family .
Christophe.
SYLVIE Bégin
Quel choc! JE VIENS TOUT JUSTE DE jouer au tennis avec lui vendredi le 15 aout...
Difficile a croire, il semblait en pleine forme.
Je suis bien peinée d'apprendre ceci.. UN homme superbe,
Courage et sympathies a toute la famille.
Rein & Carole
It’s always difficult to find the right words to convey the sadness of this moment. I hope lasting good memories will comfort and sustain you and your family into the future.
Antony & Jeanine Siese
Dear Judy, You may remember Doug & Nancy Smith introduced us to you both when they were in Ottawa. We have happy memories of you all. Our condolences to you Judy & the family.
Tony & Jeanine. (Bermuda)
Sandra Trowsse
I am shocked and so very very sad to see this news. My heart us broken for you Judy and family. Jean is soaring with the Angels. His love of adventure has reached a new level. Rest Easy Jean your work is done.
Carole Levesque Larose
Worked with Jean for a few years back many years ago.
So sorry for your loss Judy & family.
Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Nancy Smith
Judy, Liane, Justin, I am so saddened by your loss of Jean.
I have many fond memories of being neighbours for our 5 years in Ottawa forging our friendship and sharing many wonderful meals together. I am sure Doug and Jean are now sipping an exquisite bottle of red wine.
Take care of each other and rest in peace Jean .
Janice Falls
Dearest Judy and Jean,
"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)"
Yvonne Mongeon...ymonge2009@gmail.com
My deepest sympathies Judy to you and your family.
Jean fut mon premier directeur, il m’a encouragée à poursuivre à la maîtrise. Jean avait tous les élèves à cœur, son personnel aussi. Je garde de très souvenirs de L’Alternative. Mes sympathies à Judy et les enfants , bon courage pour cette perte.