Gaetan Jacques passed away peacefully at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on April 25, 2023 in his 87th year. Our loving Dad will now be with our Mom, the love of his life, Pauline who passed away just 13 days before him on April 12, 2023.
He is survived by his children Brian, Cathy and son-in-law Rick Harman.
He was a loving Grandpa to three Grand Children and six Great-Grand-Children and a seventh Great-Grand-Child expected this summer. Survived by his In-Laws Beulah Good, Dorothy Squire, Marie Dobie and brother in law Gerry Dobie.
He was the last surviving sibling of the Jacques family, he had two brothers Denis and Andre, and two sisters Denise and Irene all predeceased. Dad was a very loving family man who always put us before himself.
He will be missed by many friends and family. He was a very caring guy who loved to sit and chit chat. He was an avid walker, rain, snow or shine. He had a love and special bond with dogs his entire life. His pocket would be overflowing with dog biscuits on his walks so he could feed every dog he encountered not one but two but several biscuits at a time. His furry pals were always so excited to see him. They will miss him!
The family would like to thank the following: Huron Paramedics, emergency staff and doctors and AMGH, all nursing staff on first floor and I.C.U. Than you to Dr. Peel and Dan Barskyfor your care and compassion. Also thank you to the many good friends of Dad’s at the Nelson Street apartments and area. Special thanks to Pat Healy, Ernie and Pat Good, Glenna, Sandra, Olive, Bob, Jackie, Sharon and John.
As per Gaetan’s wishes there will beno funeral home visitation, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held for both Mom and Dad at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to AGMH Foundation, Huron Hospice or St. Peter’s Building Fund are gratefully acknowledged.
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Brian Jacques
I MISS YOU EVERY DAD LOVE BRIAN 💘
Tammy Patterson
My sincere and deepest condolences to all Gaetan & Pauline’s Family. I have such fond memories spent with this amazing couple and I cherish the time I spent with them. Whenever, I was out to see them on Dungannon Rd they would insist on having me join them for lunch & coffee. I always new when I went for my visits to allow a few hours for the visit. Truly a favorite couple of mine who will always be fondly remembered.
Barbara Desjardins
How wonderful a life your parents gave to one another. They weren’t apart long. May you have comfort in knowing they are at peace and together again forever. Hugs
Judy Tigert
Our condolences to all his family. Gaëtan was a great friend to my Dad, Jack Tigert and Gaëtan is fondly remembered by all our family for his beautiful woodwork and crafts. He was a man of Faith and attended Mass with a cheerful greeting to all. His smile and wave will be missed. Rest in peace good and faithful servant of God.
Rita Tigert and Family.
Joyce (Matthews) Black
Sympathy to all the families in the passing of Gaetan and Pauline. A sad time for everyone when so close together. Thinking of all in the days ahead from a previous Nile neighbor.
Roy Fisher
My deepest sympathy to Jacques family
Larry and Janice Swick
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Cathy& Rick, Brian and Families
The Kindest Gentleman and the Sweetest Little Lady, Gaeten and Pauline will be dearly missed.
They greeted always with their own timeless version of loving kindness, smiles and laughter.
Happy Together Always. RIP
Sincerely
Larry and Janice Swick
Eric & Dianne Drennan
Condolences to the family on the loss of your dad and grandpa. He always had time to say hello!
Cecelia Denomme
Dear family – you are in our special thoughts – Your mom and dad’s love will always be with you –
Pauline and Gaetan – were a special couple to know and be remembered.
With sadness and sympathy – Cecelia and Don Denomme
Barry Page
Heartfelt condolences to the Jacques family. Monica and I will miss Gaetan and his engaging conversations when on his daily walk by our Cambria Road North apartment. Knowing Gaetan from many years before, we always valued and respected his company. Now he will be reunited with Pauline. RIP.
Nelson Barrup
I have always thought of uncle Gate as my favorite uncle. I will truly miss my aunt and uncle. Where did time go.
Kim & Travis Teed
We are so very sorry for your losses. Sending healing thoughts and prayers
Kim & Travis
Laury Balina
My husband, Greg, and I are so sorry to hear of Gaetan’s passing. When walking our dog Lucy in our neighborhood we always would come across your dad and his pocket full of dog treats. If we were across the road and Lucy caught site of him she would practically take our arm out of its socket to cross over to him. I had the pleasure of sitting and chatting with your dad on one of my walks last summer and took a few pictures of him and Lucy that I would love to share with you. I know I will miss his smile and Lucy will miss his kindness. Xo
Kim and Troy Ritchie
Sending our sympathy to the entire Jacques Family.
Our block will never be the same. Mr. Jacques(known as the dog treat guy) you will be missed by all of us but especially all the dogs in the neighbourhood. Rest in peace and thank you for all the dog treats and the chats daily.
Vicki Beattie-Lobb
My deepest sympathy to you all. I have fond memories of your parents visiting with my parents.
Thinking of you!
Vicki Beattie-Lobb
Natalie Cousteils
Our deepest condolences to the family. I will miss our chats while he was out walking. Both my dogs knew him from a distance and would whine to get near him, so excited to see their friend and benefactor of the dog biscuits. One day he came to the door to see them as he’d missed seeing them. He will be greatly missed. He asked for a picture of them which I sent in his birthday card. RIP Gabe.
Nancy and Junior White
Our sincere sympathy to all of Gaetans family and friends!!! He was a friendly guy!!!
Judy and John Hickey
Brian,Cathy and family,
So sorry to read this!
Take comfort in knowing your parents are together again.