Obituary for Jerome (Jerry) Desjarlais
On December 25, 2017, Mr. Jerome (Jerry) Desjarlais of Cochrane, formerly of Edmonton, passed away at the age of 89 years.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 61years, Brigid; one daughter and two sons, Gloria (Joel) Billard of Cochrane, AB, Vernon Desjarlais of Vancouver, BC, and Brian (Nicky) Desjarlais of Kelowna; BC; four grandchildren, Leejon and Liam Billard, Cade and Jaya Desjarlais.
Jerry was employed as a painter for the CNR for 36 years. In 1958 and again in 1983, he painted the Totem Pole in Jasper National Park. His name and a write-up regarding this event is now in the Jasper Archives. Upon Jerry’s retirement from the CNR, he began painting pictures of animals and scenery. All family members have been gifted with some of his very special work. Jerry also had a talent for whittling of wood, and his work will be handed down for generations to come.
The family would like to thank all the private nurses from Nurses Next Door in Edmonton, and Michelle and her group from All About Seniors in Cochrane. Thanks also to the Foothills Medical Centre for their care and compassion during Jerry’s final days.
Prayer Service Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue.
Funeral Mass Monday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 – 113 Street with interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jerome Jerry Desjarlais 2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta