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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Danielle Levac
Roy Fernando
My sincere condolences to the Tanguay’s for their loss.
May your memories keep you smiling.
Harold Pohoresky
KAREN and I were so sad to hear of Jean's sudden and unexpected passing. Judy,. Leann and Justin-our thoughts are with you. May fond memories sustain and nourish you all moving forward.
Jacquelyn McClure
Judy, Liane and family, my deepest condolences.
What sad news, yet what a life well lived. He taught me well. Judy, I hold you in my heart during this mourning time. Thinking so much of you and your family. Jean will be missed so.
Sonia Sartor
Sincerest sympathy to all immediate and related family members and friends. He was a wonderful collegue, honourable gentleman professional educator and kind friend.🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏💐🙏
David Goldfield
We will always remember Jean’s good humour and intelligent and thought provoking conversations. It is a great loss for us all.
Kelly Kurki
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you cousin. Love Kelly 💕
Himmat Singh Shinhat
My sincere condolences to you, Justin, and your family. May you find courage through this difficult time and may he rest in peace 🪷
bruno cinanni
Judy and Family, thinking of you at this difficult time. Jean was " un grand frère " for me.
Gilles Pinard
C’est avec regret et tristesse que j’ai appris le départ de Jean. À son épouse Judy et ses enfants mes plus sincères condoléances.
Abiding with you all in this difficult time, ans remembering Jean’s kindness. Sending big hugs.