Le 19 mai, à l’âge de 85 ans, Jean-Paul a tiré sa révérence. Il sera à tout jamais regretté par son épouse  Renée (Lapointe) ainsi que ses enfants Frédérick (Sylvia), Myriam (Bruno) et Mérick et ses petits-enfants, Daphné, Henri, Delphine et Sara.

Son départ est aussi une grande perte pour sa soeur Nicole et ses trois nièces, Pascale, Françoise et Laurence de Lyon en France, sa ville d’origine.

Une vie bien remplie, c’est sûr. Sa présence dans un groupe ne passait jamais inaperçue comme peuvent en  témoigner ses nombreux amis en France, en Floride, au Québec, à Hamilton et dans la région.

Comme il le souhaitait, sa vie a été célébrée avant son départ avec son épouse, ses enfants  et quelques amis intimes.

Remerciements très sincères à Pauline, François et Louise qui nous ont accompagnés fidèlement au cours des derniers mois.

JP, as he was affectionately known by his close friends, lived life to the fullest. Worldwide travelling, cruising, rv-ing which made him feel like the king of the road and snowbirding in Florida with the one he called “ma queen” made for a life full of adventures, good times and great memories.

Friends at Queen 75 will remember him for his cheerful personality and his forever engaging conversations.

As per his wishes, an intimate celebration of his life took place with his loved ones before his passing.

Most sincere thanks to the staffs of the different units where he was so well cared for at St Joseph Hospital and especially to Diana during his last three days.

Cremation has already taken place and a private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date. Those who wish to honor his memory by making a donation can do so to a charity of their choice.