The family of Micheline Jeanne Joubert are sad to announce her passing on August 31st, 2022, at the age of 72. Left to mourn are her partner, Brian Russell, her children, Michael Zylberstein (Alyson) and Jennifer Zylberstein (Rachid), as well as her beloved grandchildren, Avery, Kayleb, Jacob and Logan. She also leaves her siblings, Robert (Cheryl) and John, her many dear nieces and nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Pierre René and Inez Almira (neé Publicover).
Micheline fought a decades-long battle with cancer, which first afflicted her at the age of 27. At the time Michael was two years old and Jennifer was a newborn. She won that first fight, as well as several others since, and she lived a full and happy life in the 45 years that followed. In the final weeks of her life, she said more than once that there was a time when she worried that she would never get to watch her children grow up. The fact that she was ultimately able to experience the joy of being a grandmother, and that her grandchildren were all old enough to remember the time they spent with their Nana, was what she cherished most.
Micheline lived in many places during her adult life, including the West Island of Montreal, Saint-Lazare and Rigaud, Los Angeles, Mississauga, and Bainsville, Ontario. As a child she also spent time living in Quebec City, Ottawa, Kinshasa, and Bujumbura. She had the ability to quickly make meaningful connections with people wherever she went, and she touched many lives in her time with us. As a result, she leaves countless dear friends scattered across the country, the continent, and even the world. We request that you take a moment to leave a comment in the guestbook to share memories of how Micheline touched your life.
The family would like to express our thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Jewish General Hospital, the Lakeshore General Hospital, the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, and the Cornwall Community Hospital for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to Micheline’s care. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made in Micheline’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society: support.cancer.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=DJ_NW_donation_type_selector&s_locale=en_CA.
Planning for the memorial service is underway and this website will be updated with details as soon as they’re finalized.
Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris funeral Homes Ltd., Alexandria, Ontario, 613-525-2772. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com .
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Micheline Joubert Wednesday August 31st 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Alexandria, Province: Ontario
Micheline is a big lost for our community. She was loved by everyone she met. She will never be forgotten.