John Rocheleau
1942 – 2019
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John “Jean” Leo Rocheleau, beloved husband of Colleen, announce his passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 76 years. John is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Rocheleau; daughter, Joanne Rocheleau (Stephen Deda); daughter-in-law, Sandra Rocheleau; six grandchildren, two sisters, Paulette Richer, Monique Wilson; three brothers, Philippe (Sandra), Guy, Leo (Marg) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Marcel and Fleurette (Flo) Rocheleau; in-laws, James and Agatha Donohue and son André Rocheleau † (2011). John was born in Ottawa, ON., where he lived till his family was transferred to Summerside, PEI. He joined the Air Force in 1961, and was posted to several bases across Canada. John married, Colleen Judy Donohue in 1970, in Ottawa and they lived in Trenton, ON., where their children were born; Joanne in 1971, Lynn † (1974) and André in 1975. They lived in Victoria, BC, Yorkton, SK, and he worked at CFB Suffield until his retirement in 1991 from the military. He continued to work for Canex for another 10 years before finally retiring in 2011, in Medicine Hat, AB. John loved fishing and hunting in his leisure. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial donations in John’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, c/o Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Rocheleau 1942 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta