Jean-Guy Denis

Denis, Jean-Guy

May 10, 1930- November 11, 2014

Welcomed into the presence of God with his family by his side. Dear husband of 63 years to Therese (Ouellette) and much loved father of Lise (David Morrow) and Paul (Matthew John Crepin). He was Pepere to Jeff (Michelle) and Eric (Shannon) as well as Noah and Chloe. Brother to Gaston (Betty), Lucille, Rejeanne (John Longpre), Leo-Paul (Diane). Predeceased by his siblings Lucien (Viviane), Rita (Bob Hanson), Roland (Yvette), Jeannine Charron and Ronald. Jean-Guy was born in Hawkesbury to Hormidas and Evelyne. Starting his career as a plasterer, then became Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers, Cement Masons and Drywall Tapers Union local 124. He also served as President of the Ottawa Building Trade. He then joined the Provincial government as a Safety Inspector for the Dept of Labour. Jean-Guy lived all his life in Hintonburg and was a founding member of the Hintonburg Community Association. He was an active and proud 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus at the Laurier Council and former Board member of the Caisse Populaire Champlain. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 403 Richmond Rd, (at Roosevelt) Ottawa on Monday, November 17th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St Francois d'Assise Church, 20 Fairmont at Wellington St, on Tuesday, November 18th at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, the Family would appreciate donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Cancer Clinic of the Ottawa Hospital. Our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff for their kind and compassionate care.