Jean-Jacques LEMAY

Jean-Jacques LEMAY obituary, GLOUCESTER, ON

Jean-Jacques LEMAY

Jean-Jacques LEMAY Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Dec. 23, 2017.
LEMAY, Jean-Jacques Florian Joseph May 28, 1946 - December 16, 2017 On Saturday, December 16, 2017, Jean-Jacques, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and brother tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident, at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife Lida Kratka-Lemay, his beloved children Shawn (Pamela), Annick (Mark) and stepchildren Tanya (Richard) and Martin; Jacques will forever be remembered by his devoted sisters and brothers - Andrée, Carole (Robert), Michel, Charles (Peggy), Ray (Anne),and Robert; his treasured grandchildren Cameron, Sophie, Sam, Etienne and William He will also be remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends who were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his first wife Hélène Casavant; as well as his parents Hélène (Bélanger) and Sylvio Lemay. Jean-Jacques was born in Ottawa, the third of a family of seven children. He attended Carleton University, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law. He began his career with the RCMP in 1965, at the age 19, he served in Montreal, New Brunswick, Regina and Ottawa. As Inspector he was seconded to Interpol in Paris from 1984 to 1986. In the early '90s he was the Training Officer at Depot . As Chief Superintendent he was seconded to Haiti in 1994 as part of the UN International Intervention Police Force to restore the locally elected government to power. During his last 5 years of service, he served as Deputy Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service in 1997 and Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service from 1998 to 2001; he has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal for his service. After his retirement from The Force in 2002, Jacques enjoyed working as a consultant on many government projects; especially dear to his heart was his role as a facilitator/trainer for the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) training Military and Police personnel in Mali, Ghana and Sénégal. Jacques and Lida enjoyed travelling together as well as spending time with family and friends. Jacques brought so much joy to the lives of all his family. His kindness, thoughtfulness, patience, sense of humour, joy for life and support to all who needed a listening ear. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives. Family and friends are welcome to visit at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON, on Thursday, December 28, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service in memory of Jean-Jacques will be held on December 29, 2017 at the Notre- Dame Basilica at 385 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON, at 2 p.m., followed by a celebration of life and reception at Beechwood Cemetery. Those who so desire can make memorial donations in memory of Jacques to Heart & Stroke Foundation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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Ian McDONELL

March 23, 2018

To the Family of Jacques LEMAY.
I recently read in "The Quarterly" about the passing of your husband/father/brother. I recall and held "Cpl" LEMAY with respect and friendship. He was our Troop Counsellor at Depot in 74/75. He helped us a lot and was admired by all. I last heard from him when he responded to a note I wrote him while he was seconded to Bermuda. I am very sorry for your loss. God bless him.

Anna Zic

January 16, 2018

Dear Lida,

I am so sorry to here about Jacques' tragic passing. He was such a nice man and it was a pleasure to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Anna Zic

Cheney Elisabeth

January 15, 2018

Chère Dr. Katia et famille, je suis sans mots devant cette si triste nouvelle. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et mes plus sincères condoléances.

January 5, 2018

Dear Dr. Kratka and family,
As patients of Dr. Kratka, we wish to send our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jim Elliott and Catherine Hodgins

Claudia & Ricardo Barra

January 4, 2018

We are very saddened to learn about the passing of Jean-Jacques. I worked with JJ at Treasury Board and he was always smiling, insightful and willing to help and mentor.
Please accept our deepest sympathies and we hope you find comfort looking back at wonderful memories you shared with him.

Carmen and Stu Verge

January 3, 2018

Dear Shawn & Annick
Stu and I send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father who was an incredible human being.

Barbara Fleury

December 31, 2017

Dear Dr. Lida,
My sincere condolences. Jacques was a wonderful ambassador for the RCMP and was a strong positive influence for the next generation of policing both here and around the world.

Kathy Crompton Mask

December 31, 2017

Dear Annik and Shawn
My heartfelt condolences to you all asI just learned of your Dad's untimely death.I have often thought of you over the past 20 years since your mom passed. I had the privilege of caring for her at your parents home during her last few months. Deepest sympathies to all.. your Dad was such a loving and caring individual and know you will have wonderful memories to carry you forward.
Sincerely
Kathy Crompton Mask RN( VON)

December 30, 2017

Sincere condolences to Lida and family...

Suzanne

Dena & Brent

December 29, 2017

Lida and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Luc Vidal

December 29, 2017

Dr. Kratka and family,
We are so sad sorry to hear of Jacques passing away. Much too young. Jacques was my law instructor at Depot and I had the pleasure to work for him at HQ. He had my utmost respect. From Odette and I, our most sincere condolences to Lida and family.

Cal Corley

December 29, 2017

Dear Lida & Lemay family,
There are no words that adequately express the sorrow we feel over your loss. Such a tragic loss for your family and those upon whom Jacques left an indelible mark - both as a good and caring human being and as a consummate professional.

With deepest sympathies,

Rodger and Lise Parnell

December 29, 2017

Dr Lida and the Lemay family,
We are so shocked and saddened at Jacques sudden departure. We offer our sincere condolences to you. May your pleasant memories of life with him be your anchor for the days ahead.

Danielle Poirier

December 29, 2017

To my dear friend Dr Lida Kratka (and as a former colleague of Jacques) there are no words to express the sadness of such a tragic loss a couple of days before Christmas. But rest assured that your professional and personal dedication to the RCMP members will bring you support and friendship as you gave to each one of us for over 30 years. Sincerely D. Poirier

Rafah Shooman

December 29, 2017

Dr Lida and the Lemay family.
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

Lucy Lalli

December 29, 2017

Dear Lida, Tanya and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jacques ' sudden passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very
difficult time. Our deepest condolences, Mario and Lucy Lalli

Rene Leclerc

December 29, 2017

Sincere condolences to dr Kratka and family for this tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Pascal P.

December 28, 2017

Dr Kratka and family,
I was deeply sorry to hear the tragic event. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Pascal P. (Ottawa, ON)

Tom & Dierdre Abernethy

December 28, 2017

Dr Lida and the Lemay family.
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. For me, (Tom) Jacques will be remembered as a fun loving fellow Law Instructor & our Goalie at "Depot". Here at HQ we worked under the DOP. He was always inquiring to make things better for our operational members. Such a loss.

Roxane Tauvette

December 28, 2017

Words are never adequate for moments like these, but I really hope you feel peace in your heart and may your husband's memories bring you comfort at this sad time.
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Richard Corcoran

December 28, 2017

Dr. Kratka and family.

Please accept my deepest condolences for your tragic loss.

Frank Boulay

December 28, 2017

Dr. Kratka and family. Sincere condolences for your lost. I worked with Jacques in Montreal, played a little hockey, attended his first wedding and met him on several occasions during our service in the Force. Thinking of you and your family during such a difficult time.

David Horne

December 28, 2017

Dear Lida and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Jean_Jacques at Treasury Board and appreciated his friendship and advice over the 4 years we spent together. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear friend

Alain Marion

December 28, 2017

Lida and your entire family ; we would like to convey to all of you our most heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend Jean-Jacques's celebration of life as we are out of town for the Holidays however rest assured that our thoughts and prayers will be with you...

Karen Ziezold

December 28, 2017

Dear Dr. Kratka
So very sorry to hear of this immense loss. May your memories of this wonderful man help bring you some comfort.

December 28, 2017

Sincere condolences to family. I worked with Jacques in early 80's and like so many others I was shocked when I learned about his tragic passing. May he RIP.
Bob Livingston

Alain Marion

December 28, 2017

Lida and the entire family of Jean-Jacques; please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss. We will be unable to attend the funeral service as we are out of town for the Holidays however rest assured that our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

December 27, 2017

Dr. Kratka and family. I am so very, very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray Craig Orleans, Ont

Pascal Coutu

December 27, 2017

Dr Kratka,

I am so sorry to learn of your husband Jacques passing.

I have known Jacques early in my career. He was my law instructor at Depot at 1974. He was a good teacher from which I have fond memories, and a nice person

May the support of family and friends soothes your pains and sorrows following this terrible tragedy.

Pascal Coutu
Ottawa

Elissia Hillier

December 27, 2017

Dr. Kratka,
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. I'm so very sorry. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Elissia Hillier

Beverly& Gerald Peterson

December 27, 2017

Sending deepest sympathy to all ,thinking of you, Chuck and Peggy

Michael Harvey

December 27, 2017

Dr Kratka and family,

I am so sorry for your loss but know so many lives touched and wonderful memories made. Thinking of you and your family.

December 27, 2017

Dr Kratka and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Forrest Spencer

Alex Geddes

December 27, 2017

Lida and family, Bev and I are hear broken for you and just cannot believe Jacques has been taken from you. Please accept our sincere condolences. Alex and Bev Geddes. Orleans.

Cathy Bartlett

December 26, 2017

Lida,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just as you have been for us, we are always here for you.
Cathy & Glen

Jonathan Smith

December 26, 2017

Lida
Extremely saddened to learn what happened to Jean-Jacques. I worked very closely with him for four years and came to know his strength, commitment and desire to build relationships in the Bermuda Police. Thinking of you, of him and our shared experiences. My condolences to you and the family.

Luisa Russo-Lemay

December 25, 2017

Dearest Lida and Family,

Please accept our condolences. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Luisa Russo-Lemay and Family

Julie Clark

December 25, 2017

Dear Annick, Mark, Cam and Sam; Shawn, Pamela & kids;
Dear Lida and family,
Lemay family,
McSherry family,
Our hearts ache for you, for the tragic loss of your dad, father in law, grandpapa, husband, brother, & good friend to many...
Like Jaques said to me at my dad's funeral recently: "le monde a perdu un gros morceau".
Et voici encore un autre...
Indeed, the world loses a great one. The great ones now watch over us.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences. Xo
We love you, and are here for you.
Julie & Glen Clark
Taylor, Kayleigh and Carter
& Grandmaman Suzanne Leroux

Peter Miller

December 25, 2017

Dear Lida and family,

It is with great sadness that I learned of Jacque's death. Our paths crossed many times in the RCMP having worked with him in Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton and with the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre after we had both retired from the Force. He was a true gentleman and will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to you and the family. My prayers are with you.

Judy Miscampbell

December 25, 2017

I'm in shock. I'm so very sorry to Jacques' wife, family and friends. I worked with Jacques a couple of times over the years and we reconnected during a special breakfast with other retired members and again at a retirement party for another Member. It's not fair and again please accept my deepest condolences. He was a very kind and special man.

Norma & Denis Maillet

December 24, 2017

Dear Lida,
Denis and I are soooo sorry of your shocking loss.....Laura cannot say enough good about Jacques and of course you.....you are in our prayers and you keep strong.
prayers

Wayne Pilgrim

December 24, 2017

Sincere condolences to Jacques family and friends. Bless his memory...... Wayne & Elizabeth Pilgrim

Linda McEwen

December 24, 2017

Dear Lida and family
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Michael Duncan

December 24, 2017

A tragic loss that is exacerbated by the fact that it occurred at Christmas. A distinguished career, a remarkable family, and a superb instructor while I was at Depot in 1974. My thoughts are with Lida and other family members I have met along the way.

Vera Pachner

December 24, 2017

Dear Lida, I am very sorry for your tragic loss of Jean-Jacques.

December 24, 2017

Dr. Kratka and family;
Worked with Jacques for a few weeks in the Counterfeit Section prior to the opening of Expo 67 and you were my doctor (and the absolute best) for so many years. My heartfelt condolences for such a tragic and needless loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim Puchniak

December 24, 2017

Shawn and Annick and extended Lemay family
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. We had the privilege of knowing your family in New Brunswick and Ottawa. May you be comforted by many fond memories of a life well lived.
Al and Dianna Hutchinson, Rob, Kim, Sean and families

Jacques et Pauline Grenier

December 24, 2017

Mike,

Pauline et moi t'offrons ainsi qu'à ta famille te celle de Jacques nos plus sincères condoléances

Gita Baack

December 24, 2017

My deepest condolences on your great loss. May his memory be a continuous comfort.
Love, Gita Baack

December 23, 2017

Fond memories of Cpl Lemay during training with 30 Troop
Jim Baker 30 Troop 1975

Sumi R

December 23, 2017

We are so sad to have lost Grandpa Jacques to this tragedy. May the supreme powers lead his soul to peace and allow his loved ones solace during this difficult time.

Geena

December 23, 2017

My prayers and thoughts with the family at this time. May God continue to be with your family "to comfort all who mourn" Isa. 61:2, as well as the love of your friends and family.

Ron Wilson

December 23, 2017

Shawn and Annick So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was such a wonderful man and will be dearly missed by so many. My thoughts are with you both.

December 23, 2017

So saddened by the loss of a great fellow. Jacques was my Law instructor at Depot, and he made the class the best with humour and insights.
Dan Carlson of Troop #30 74/75

December 23, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

Diane et Raymond Bérubé

December 23, 2017

Dear Lida - Ray and I are so deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Jean-Jacques. He left an indelibile souvenir in our hearts. We will be unable to see you before the new year but even from far away and at every moment, we are thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Diane and Raymond Bérubé.

December 23, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 23, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Francois Desfosses

December 23, 2017

Sean, Annik,
So very sorry to hear of the news of the passing of your dad. Sharon and I would have love to have been there to salute your dad one more time. Unfortunately we are out of country right now but our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Sharon and Franco is Desfosses

Micheline and Bob Landreville

December 23, 2017

We were saddened to read of Jacques' tragic death. Bob and I have fond memories of Jacques when we had young families and resided in Convent Glen in Orleans. Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Lemay family.

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