Jean L. Maillette
1945-2019
MAILLETTE, Jean L.
Sydney River
Jean Maillette passed away at home with his loving family by
his side on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born in Trois-Rivières on
October 5, 1945 he was the son of the late Marcel and
Béatrice (Lamothe) Maillette.
Jean was a dedicated member of the Canadian Coast Guard,
graduating in the first class of Officers from the Canadian Coast
Guard College as a Navigation Officer in 1969. Jean’s career
with the Coast Guard spanned 50 years serving both at sea as a
Navigation Officer and on land as Head of Navigation and
Pilotage. Jean returned to the Coast Guard College in 1992
where he served as Superintendent of Search Rescue and Environmental
Response. Although Jean officially retired in 2006, he continued to
provide service to the Canadian Coast Guard College in a number of
positions including instructor for Search and Rescue, Navigation
Instructor, and Superintendent of Navigation. Jean’s made a
lasting impression on the Coast Guard College where he loved
instructing Officer Cadets and helping to develop future Officers of
the Canadian Coast Guard.
Aside from his accomplished career, Jean had many interests.
He was an avid golfer, he enjoyed horse racing and spending time with
friends and family. Jean was also known to enjoy a good
cigar.
Jean was a member of St. Mary’s Polish Parish,
Whitney Pier.
Jean is survived by his wife, Johanne Lebreux; son,
Marc-Olivier (Catherine Langlois); sisters, Lise (Pierre) Paquin,
Claire (Jacques) Clément, Sylvie (Alain) Olivier; brothers,
René, Guy (Pierrette Gignac), Paul (Christine Blanchet);
sister-in-law, Guylaine Lebreux; father-in-law, Guy Lebreux, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Rollande (Groulx)
Lebreux, and sister-in-law, Carole Lebreux.
The family are grateful for the care provided by the VON,
Cape Breton Homemakers, Palliative Care and especially Charlene
MacDonald, the Care Coordinator for Continuing Care and those that
provided care to Jean at home including Marlene, Tammy and
Valerie.
Funeral service will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 in Sydney
Memorial Chapel with Rev. Denis Lamey officiating. Interment will take
place on Friday, June 28 at 11 a.m. at Cimetière
Saint-Michel, Boulevard Des Forges, Trois-Rivieres, QC.
Donations may be made in Jean’s name to the
Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
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Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia