It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Marie (John) Desjardins announce his passing surrounded by family on October 16th, 2021 at the age of 92 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife Rita (Nee Levesque). Son of the late Joseph and Germaine Desjardins. Loving father of Linda St Jean (Gerry), Guy Desjardins (Kim), Roger Desjardins, Lorraine Desjardins (Dany), Norm Desjardins (Anna), Tina Desjardins (Rock).
He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Daniel (Brenda), Jamie, Nicole (Justin), Kristy (Jamie), Jason (Alexis), Julie (Craig) Marlene (Roger), Kayla (Brad), Jesse (Christine), Crystale (Dakota), Tyler (Makala), and Miley-Faith. He has also been reunited with his two grandsons Jean-Paul and Patrick. He also leaves behind 13 Great grandchildren who he deeply cherished, Jesse, Melissa, Ella, Zoe, Aislinn, Kieon, Jenna, Zacharie, Logan, Lucas, Audrey, Rowan, and Crowley.
Dear brother of Ronald (Lorraine deceased), Pierre-Paul (Michelle), Bernard (Helene), Michel (Diane), Pierrette (Aimé deceased), Marguerite, Rollande, Monique (Geatan), and predeceased by 3 sisters and a brother: Mariette, Denise, Madeleine, and Jacques.
Growing up on a small farm in Gatineau, he decided to make the move to Ontario at the age of 20. John started his career as a miner in Sudbury and in 1973 moved his family to a small northern town, Manitouwadge, where he grew his skills and became somewhat of a legend. To this day they still refer to him as “Big Bad John”. Once retired he made the move back to Sudbury where he spent the rest of his time enjoying his family and friends.
Donations to the Sudbury Hearing Society are welcome. Resting at the Lougheed Funeral Home, Hanmer/Capreol Chapel, 4605 Michelle Drive, Hanmer. Friends may call 2-5; 7-9pm Thursday, and face masks are mandatory. Funeral Mass in Ste Marguerite d’Youville Church, Val Therese, Ontario, on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at 11am. Cremation with entombment in the Valley East Cemetery. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.
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Saturday October 16th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jean-Marie Desjardins Saturday October 16th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Hanmer, Province: Ontario