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Submitted by jessy on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 03:19:PM

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Jean-Paul Delisle, age 75.  He was a man of many talents and excelled in  academics (Master's degree/Political Science, University of Ottawa, 1973), athletically (represented Canada for volleyball in the 1970 World Student Games in Turino, Italy) or as a musician on drums.  He had a beautiful singing voice.  He  travelled to Thailand at his expense with the Welsh Choir of HK, all proceeds raised going to Operation Smile.

Jean-Paul's 30 year career path with Foreign Affairs gave him the opportunity to proudly serve & represent Canada in Jamaica, Yugoslavia, Nigeria, France, Egypt & Asia.  He was immensely respected throughout by everyone he dealt with for his astute critical thinking & analysis, sense of fairness, sincerity & honesty.  

While living in Hong Kong Jean-Paul started on a new & exciting career path as an entrepreneur (& inventor), inventing & winning the Consumer Product of the Year Award.  After 7 years, he joined Microsoft ( Asia) as one of their leading forensics expert.  Returning to Canada in 2009, he joined Takeda Pharmaceuticals in a similar role as a consultant.  He embraced all of his working years with a sense of wonder, curiosity & enjoyment no matter the task at hand.  His colleagues describe him as an outstanding professional as well as a wonderful friend & a person of moral strength & integrity.

In retirement, Jean-Paul put in the same amount of zest, seriousness & fun in golf, curling, travelling, cruising & voracious readings.  He loved "road trips" of which there were many, always  prefering the longer scenic routes.

Most of all, Jean-Paul worshiped & cherished his family.  He leaves to grieve his loving wife, Diane (Soulard), his three children & their partners, Eric in Montreal, Julie (Hermann), & Marc-André (Anuli) in Nova Scotia as well as his six grandchildren, Juliette, Léa, Élise, Loïc, late Aviana & Arlo, his four sisters, Suzanne, Claire (Gosson), Denise & Nicole as well as his sisters-in-law, Suzanne Paris, Claudette Mantha.

In Tina Turner's words, to all who loved him, Jean-Paul was "SIMPLY THE BEST".

Cremation has already taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held on June 29, 2023 at Beechwood National Memorial Centre,  280 Beechwood Avenue Ottawa from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Charitable donations for those who wish to the Ottawa Food Bank in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.  

C'est avec le coeur lourd que nous annonçons le décès soudain de Jean-Paul Delisle, âgé de 75 ans.  C'était un homme aux multiples talents, tant sur le plan académique (maîtrise/science politique, Université d'Ottawa, 1973), qu'athlétique (représenta le Canada pour le volleyball aux 1970 World Student Games à Turin, Italie)  et musical (batterie).  Chantant d'une belle voix, il s'est rendu en Thaïlande à ses frais avec le Welsh Choir de HK afin de lever des fonds pour Operation Smile.

Pendant 30 ans, Jean-Paul a fait carrière aux Affaires étrangères ce qui lui a permis de servir et représenter le Canada avec fierté en Jamaïque, en Yougoslavie, au Nigéria, en France, en Egypte et en Asie (HK).  Il était immensément respecté par ses pairs qui appréciaient son esprit critique, son sens de l'équité, sa sincérité et son honnêteté.

Toujours à Hong Kong, Jean-Paul a commencé une nouvelle carrière passionnante d'entrepreneur et d'inventeur qui lui a valu le prix du produit de consommation de l'année.  Par la suite, il a travaillé pour Microsoft (Asie) en tant qu'un de leurs principaux experts en criminalistique.  Finalement, à son retour au Canada en 2009, il sera conseiller auprès de Takeda Pharmaceuticals.  Tout au cours de sa carrière, c'est avec émerveillement, curiosité et plaisir qu'il s'appliquait, qu'importe la tâche à accomplir.  Ses ex-collègues le décrivent comme un professionnel exceptionnel, ainsi qu'un merveilleux ami de grande force morale et d'intégrité.

A la retraite, c'est encore avec sérieux, énergie et passion que Jean-Paul s'est adonné au golf, au curling, aux voyages et croisières , ainsi qu'à beaucoup de lecture.  Il adorait faire de nombreux "road trips", préférant souvent les routes secondaires.

Par dessus tout, Jean-Paul adorait et chérissait sa famille.  Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse bien aimée, Diane (Soulard), ses trois enfants et leurs conjoints, Eric à Montreal, Julie ( Hermann) et Marc-André ( Anuli) à Halifax ainsi que ses 6 petits enfants, Juliette, Léa, Élise, Loïc, feu Aviana et Arlo, ses 4 soeurs, Suzanne, Claire (Gosson), Denise et Nicole ainsi que ses belle-soeurs, Suzanne Paris et Claudette Mantha.

La crémation a déjà eu lieu.  Une Célébration de Vie aura lieu le 29 juin 2023 au Centre commémoratif national Beechwood, 280, avenue Beechwood Ottawa de 14 h à 17 h.  Au lieu de fleurs, un don à la Banque alimentaire d'Ottawa serait grandement apprécié.  

 

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 08:27:AM

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Judith Gould

No words Diane ( and family ) jyst hugs snd support whenever and however you need it. ❤️?

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Carole Monette

Mes sympathies à vous tous je vais manquer mon chum j’aimais tes parler avec c’était un homme avec un grand cœur

Je vais the manquer mon chum

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Will Hobbs and Laurent Beaulieu

That song says it all.
Nous ne t’oublierons pas mon cher Jean-Paul.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:11:AM

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Wayne & Norah Pickard

We had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Diane and Jean-Paul during our 5 years in Hong Kong. We have wonderful memories of a lovely couple. Rest peacefully Jean-Paul and our sincere condolences to Diane and family.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:39:AM

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Brent Renouf

a great man and friend

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Kim Mackie

JP was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Diane, you and your family are in my prayers.

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Gerry and Lise Dust

In the last few years we came to know J-P and Diane through the Montgomery Legion Golf League, enjoying a week with them in Myrtle Beach and a weekend in Vermont. Spending time with J-P was a pleasure. He entertained all present with his intellect, great sense of humour and talent as a raconteur. He left us with good memories. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to Diane and family.

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Michael Soulard et Pierre Simpson

Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Que vos beaux souvenirs ensemble vous appuient en ces moments difficiles. He was a giving and wonderful Uncle. He will be missed. xo

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Joanne Ennis

Jean Paul "s smile and friendship is greatly missed !
Such a modest man, given his significant accomplishments and contributions in public service.

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Rob and Barbara Sproule

So sorry for loss, JP was a true gentleman and we thoroughly enjoyed curling and socializing with him.

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