DAOUST, Jean-Rene “JR”
1964 – 2022
It is with great sorrow that the Daoust Family announces the passing of Jean-Rene. J-R passed peacefully at home with his life partner, Sylvie, by his side on Tuesday March 29th, 2022. Predeceased by his loving father Rene Daoust, his loving mother Pierrette Daoust (nee Champagne), he leaves behind his life partner Sylvie Goulet, his children, Adam (Olivia MacDonald), Jordan, and stepdaughter Ashley Rivers (Gilles Jasmin). Brothers and sisters, Diane (Daniel Breen), Denis (Teresa McIntyre), Christiane (David Ferguson), Claude (Rachelle Lefèbvre), Marie-France “Frankie” and Andre (Tracey Day). Four grandchildren: Keira, Deegan, Everly and Nathaniel. He also leaves behind his mother in law Gemma Goulet, brothers in law and sisters in law, Guylaine Belley (Pierre Dion), Michel Goulet(Velma Hart), Jean Goulet (Aline Dumouchel), Lise Huber(Maurice Leonard), Linda Payant (Denis Payant). He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces.
As a life partner, he valued and respected time spent together and always put my feelings above everything. He cherished his family, his friends and gave as much time and effort to help those around him. Even in the worst days of his battle he put all of his effort into making people around him, especially his grand children, laugh and smile.
As a father JR emphasized on how important it is to work hard and give back to the community and help people around you. He created baseball diamonds in his yard for his kids and their friends to enjoy. He coached many minor sports teams. He inspired those around him to power through obstacles with creativity and a positive attitude. With his camera, he captured countless meaningful and memorable moments for the families of Kirkland Lake.
In memory of J-R, in lieu of flowers, we would like for his spirit to continue shining throughout the community by taking time to help someone you see in need, by stopping to have a nice conversation with a stranger, or paying it forward in whatever way is right for you. J-R gave a lot to his community and received more than tenfold in return.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and condolences. Also everyone who touched his life with their kindness and generosity during his journey. The contractors and businesses that help when he needed them and the nurses and medical staff that were with him until the end.
A private gathering to honour JR’s life will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of DAOUST Jean-Rene JR 1964 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Kirkland Lake, Province: Ontario