It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean-Pierre Meunier who passed away October 30, 2022 at the age of 74.
He was the son of the late Gérard Meunier and Anita Goulet. He is survived by his wife Danielle (née Breton), his daughter Renée (Aaron Jackson), his son Martin (Laura Chevalier), his beautiful grand daughter Alice, his brother André (Monique). He also leaves behind many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will take place next summer at the cottage (his happy place) for family and friends. The date is yet to be determined.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, the Montfort Hospital Foundation or a cause that is dear to you.
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C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Jean-Pierre Meunier survenu le 30 octobre 2022 à l'âge de 74 ans.
Il était le fils de feu Gérard Meunier et de feu Anita Goulet. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Danielle (née Breton), sa fille Renée (Aaron Jackson), son fils Martin (Laura Chevalier), sa belle petite-fille Alice, son frère André (Monique). Il laisse également plusieurs beaux-frères, belles-sœurs, nièces, neveux et amis.
Une célébration de sa vie aura lieu l'été prochain au chalet (son petit paradis) pour la famille et les amis. La date reste à déterminer.
Des dons commémoratifs peuvent être faits à la Société de la démence d'Ottawa et du comté de Renfrew, à la Fondation de l'Hôpital Montfort ou à une cause qui vous est chère.
Le cycle de vie nous apporte tellement de joies et tellement de peine. Les mots ne peuvent décrire la peine et vos cœurs brisés de votre perte si chère. Que les beaux moments passez ensemble au chalet atténue la douleur et vous apporte un sourire de comfort lors de chaque levez et chaque coucher de soleil. Il sera avec vous de proche . Avec bcp d’amours les Meunier . Je pense a vous Boosher aka Smiles xox
There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Someone so special can never be forgotten. I will always remember his ´joie de vivre' , his kindness and his caring nature. He will missed by many.
My condolences to you all. You will miss him terribly, but just think of all the good memories you still have to remember him by. I know what your all going through, but it gets better with time. You will remember the good times, and smile and laugh again.
We will also miss seeing him at the cottage which he loved so much, but we will remember he is in a better place now.
Louise
Nos sincères condoléances. Nos prières et nos pensées vous accompagnent.
Nos pensées vous accompagnent dans ces moments difficiles.
Mes sincères sympathies et condoléances. I am thinking of you and sending you lots of love during this difficult time. I cherish my memories of oncle JP. I will forever see him sitting on the cottage porch or in his Adirondack chair by the lake and can still hear him « jokingly » call my name in the distance. I will miss you mon oncle. Thank you for the memories! Lots of love ❤️ .
- Tanya XIX
Mes sympathies à la famille. On va s'ennuyer de Mon'oncle J.P. Je garde tellement de bons souvenirs du chalet, des jasettes sur le bord du lac et des traditions estivales au camp! R.I.P.
Mes sympathies, Danille et tous la famille, il était tellement aimé.
Je vais manquer mon café avec lui tôt le matin quand je visitait le chalet. Repose toi bien Jean Pierre tu le mérite.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Que de bons souvenirs de monsieur Meunier. Il nous manquera. :(
Nous désirons offrir nos sincères condoléances à la famille de Jean-Pierre, particulièrement à André son frère, à Monique sa belle-soeur et à Danielle son épouse. Nous sommes voisins de Quarry Glen. Nous offrons aussi nos sympathies à Louise Aubé, une amie, belle-soeur de Jean-Pierre.
Estelle et Jacques Richard
On behalf of the Wiseman family, we wish to express our condolences on the death of JP. We have fond memories of him greeting us with a wave and a smile. He was always willing to help us with any issues regarding the cottage. He will be missed.
Vera Wiseman, Bev, Erin & Matt Hicke
My condolences to you all. I am thinking of you in this difficult time. I will always treasure my memories of "mononcle" Jean-Pierre. ❤️
Annette et moi, ainsi que Gilles, Jeanne, Roxanne et Richard offrons à tous les membres de votre famille nos plus sincères condoléances.
We’ve been holding you all in our thoughts. Sending you care and courage as you do this hard work of grieving. May you find comfort in fond memories, and with those who share in this loss. Mon Oncle JP is fondly remembered.
I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. He taught me at Thomas D’Arcy McGee way back when…and then it was I who took his special needs class over when he retired…I’ll never forget as he put on his backpack and took one last look around his classroom and said…
”I’m done here…Good Luck…I’m going to the cottage” and walked out the back door.
I watched him go as he had a happy step in his pace…and I thought to myself…that will be me one day! Farewell Mr. Meunier…you were a good man!
Dear Danielle and family,
J.P. was a valued colleague, much respected, much loved by all. His distinctive voice and expansive persona defined the person he was. A joy to have known him and worked with him.
This wonderful foto of J.P. captures his delightful sense of mischief.
Very sad news to learn of J.P.s untimely passing. We send our most sincere condolences to you, the family, & his many friends.
In sympathy,
Paul Schaub & Gerard Lavelle
Saddened to hear of the passing of ‘Mr Meunier’. As a shy Grade 6 student, who arrived at TDMcGee halfway through the year in late 1972, Mr. Meunier’s kindness & support made my transition to a new city & a new school so much easier. His love of teaching was in full evidence & we all loved his quick laughter & positive outlook ❤️ God bless!
I very much enjoyed working with JP for 5 years at T.D. McGee. He was most skillful and understanding of students with special needs, especially those with challenging behaviour problems. JP assumed big portfolios such as student busing. My job as principal was was made so much easier with such a competent assistant.
Bob Curry (1985-1990)
I very much enjoyed working with JP for 5 years at T.D. McGee. He was most skillful and understanding of students with special needs, especially those with challenging behaviour problems. JP assumed big portfolios such as student busing. My job as principal was was made so much easier with such a competent assistant.
Bob Curry (1985-1990)
Sincere sympathy to you on the loss of JP.
I had the privilege of working with JP at TDM from 1978-86. There are so many wonderful memories of him including his welcoming smile, his infectious laugh, his willingness to listen and to give sage advice. His office door was always open. He was my first encounter with Bonhomme and the TDM winter carnival.
JP was our oldest son’s grade 4 teacher. Rob’s quote: ‘always fondly remember Friday afternoon reads, sometimes Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books or similar imaginative reads. He was my first male teacher.’
I am thankful that at the 50th anniversary of TDM we had a chance to reminisce and share good remembrances with JP.
May you too be consoled by happy remembrances.
Dianna Hutchinson
My sincere condolences to JP's Family . I started my teaching career at Thomas D'Arcy McGee in 1984 and JP was a great mentor to me. He was a great person to work with. My sympathies to you all. Sincerely, Michael E. Keeler
I spent many years (20+) teaching with JP. To say he was one of the best is an understatement. His ability to connect with his Special Ed students was remarkable. Not only the students but the parents too. I remember him coming in for a 6:00am interview because of the work hours of one set of parents. He was so grounded, had SO much common sense and didn't suffer fools. That, to me, was his gift and the reason he was such a good teacher. And let's not forget that wicked sense of humour! Oh my. If I say the word "cheese", many of you will know exactly what I mean.
Mr. Moonie, I will miss you so much and I thank you for the many wonderful memories!
Mes sincères condoléances à toi ma tante Danielle et ta famille. J’ai tellement de beaux souvenirs de mon oncle Jean-Pierre. Son sens d’humour et son sourire resterons toujours dans mes mémoires et dans mon cœur. Notre voisinage au chalet ne serais jamais pareille. Bon repos mononcle JP!
Chantal XOXO
Mes sympathies à la famille, bon courage!
De ma part je ne perds pas seulement un oncle, mais aussi un bon ami. Les étés ne seront plus pareil, mais je gardes de très beau moment ensembles sur le bord du lac. Tu vas me manquer. Ton chum Pierre.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à l'occasion du décès de Jean-Pierre Meunier. Un bien triste départ d'un homme au sens de l'humour et au sourire incomparables. Bon voyage, Monsieur Meunier, et bon courage à sa conjointe Danielle et tous les membres de sa famille!
I was shocked to hear about J.P.'s passing recently at a luncheon for Retired Teachers. I extend to you all ,my sincere condolences on his loss. I was J.P.'s colleague at Thomas D'Arcy McGee from 1975-1988. He had such a jovial personality and kids just loved him. He arrived very early each morning and would greet teachers as they walked inside the front door. He would take notice of my jewellery and crack a joke about Mrs. P. as I entered! It was so hilarious when I received a specially wrapped gift of fake jewellery sent via school board pony to St.Francis of Assisi school in Orleans, the schooI I had transferred to,reminding me of the good old days at T.D.M. I had the good fortune of meeting J.P. again in May 2019 for the 50th anniversary celebration of T.D. McGee.His vibrant personality and penchant for jokes was intact.We had a long chat recalling the fun filled years we shared at T.D.M. May J.P. find eternal rest in the arms of Jesus, I pray.
