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Jean BAZIN

1940 - 2019

Jean BAZIN obituary, 1940-2019, Toronto, ON

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

Jean BAZIN Obituary

THE HONOURABLE JEAN BAZIN, Q.C. Jean Bazin (late Denyse Boucher Bazin) passed away peacefully at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, on December 12, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his adored daughters, Virginie and Frédérique (Robert Adams); his step-sons, Paul Trudeau (Gina Hunter), Philippe Trudeau (Isabelle Roberge); his step-daughter, Anne-Marie Trudeau (Patrik Chavarie); his grandchildren, William, Elliot, Maxime, Lola; as well as Naomi, Sabina, Charlotte, Rebecca, Olivier, Élianne and Nicolas. He also leaves to mourn his sister, Lyse; his two nieces, Catherine and Patricia; his companion, Nancy Brown; and many friends and family. Legal counsel at Dentons, he spent his entire career there since 1965. Born in Quebec on January 31, 1940, he studied at Laval University and was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1965. He is president of the Association of the Young Bar of Montreal in 1970-1971, president of the Canadian Bar Association (1987-1988). He was appointed to the Senate in 1986 where he would sit until 1989. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1984 and in 2011 obtained the prestigious Ad.E. (Advocatus Emeritus) from the Barreau du Québec. Jean Bazin has been on the board of directors of companies including Laurentian Bank, Miranda Technologies, chairman of the board of directors of SGF in 2007 and in 2010 of Société Investissement Québec. Visitation to be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt Outremont (514-279-6540). Funeral service on Friday, January 10 at 11 a.m. at the St-Leon church, 4311 Boulevard Maisonneuve Ouest, Westmount. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (www.fondationhmr.ca) or the Laval University Foundation (www.ulaval.ca/fondation/).

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Dec. 18 to Dec. 22, 2019.

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Brian Felesky

January 8, 2020

Dear Nancy, Virginie, Frédérique and families,
The loss is so sad and so tragic. We extend our deepest sympathies. May all your fond memories of this loving man, his generosity, his sharp mind and ready humour, give you comfort.
Likewise, we will savour our many years of working and playing together in the Canadian Bar Association Activities of travelling together (including Greece, Italy, Whistler Chicago etc.). They were glorious times, so enriched by Jeans wit, joie de vie and sweet friendship.
Big hugs and warm wishes.
Stephanie and Brian Felesky
Calgary

Brian Felesky

January 8, 2020

Dear Nancy, Virginie, Frédérique and families,
The loss is so sad and so tragic. We extend our deepest sympathies. May all your fond memories of this loving man, his generosity, his sharp mind and ready humour, give you comfort.
Likewise, we will savour our many years of working and playing together in the Canadian Bar Association Activities of travelling together (including Greece, Italy, Whistler Chicago etc.). They were glorious times, so enriched by Jean's wit, joie de vie and sweet friendship.
Big hugs and warm wishes.
Stephanie and Brian Felesky
Calgary

ronald montcalm

January 7, 2020

La perte prematuree d un gentleman et un grand ami depuis pres de 60 annees. Il a toujours ete une inspiration pour moi qui lui a succeed a la Presidence du Jeune Barreau de Montreal. Sinceres condoleances a tous. R.I.P. Ronald Montcalm c.r.

Stewart Goodings

December 27, 2019

I've known Jean since about 1961, and have admired his intelligence and thoughtfulness ever since. He followed me as national president of Canada's student union, and was always a force for both la Francophonie and Canadian unity. A true gentleman. My deep sympathy to his daughters and grandkids.

Paul Massicotte

December 23, 2019

Très très triste que tu n'es plus avec nous, pour un autre discussion ou game de golf. Je t'ai toujours admiré et apprécié. Tu vas nous manquer!

Catherine Marquis

December 20, 2019

Jean, j'allume une chandelle à ta mémoire, pour que tu continues de nous guider et nous inspirer. Ta filleule Kikine

December 19, 2019

I knew him only at the SGF board meetings. He was a good chair off at the renumeration comitee meetings. He was a better as chair at the board meetings. He was kind enough to stop me, several times, at the board meetings, when the decision had already made- in my favour.
The SGF was closed and merged with Investiment Quebec, and both he and I agreed with that decision.

May he rest in peace in heaven.

Ashok Narang

Simon Potter

December 18, 2019

J'ai rencontré Jean Bazin en 1972, et y ai tout de suite vu un homme à admirer et à suivre. En fait, j'ai suivi son exemple en devenant un de ses successeurs dans le Jeune Barreau de Montréal et à l'Association du Barreau canadien, et ai donc pu rencontrer Jean régulièrement à travers toutes les années depuis. Ma première impression n'a jamais fléchi, et j'ai toujours nourri une grande admiration pour cet homme, un homme de service, d'intelligence, d'humour, d'humanité, de gentillesse. Je continuerai de le tenir en exemple à suivre.

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Memorial Events
for Jean BAZIN

Jan

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mount Royal Funeral Complex

1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, ON

Jan

9

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Mount Royal Funeral Complex

1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, ON

Jan

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St-Leon church

4311 Boulevard Maisonneuve Ouest, Westmount, ON