The family of Jack Garneau invite you to join them for a celebration of his life on November 29th at Trinity United Church,190 Rue Principale O, Cookshire, Quebec.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:45 with the service starting at 2:00.
A reception will follow at the Sawyerville Elementary School, 51 Cookshire St., Sawyerville, Quebec.
According to Abraham Lincoln, “ It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” We can all agree that Jack Garneau was blessed with both.
If you wish to make a donation in his name, you are welcome to donate to a charity of choice, East Clifton Cemetery Association c/o Donna McConnell, 70 Chemin Low Forest, Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0, Sawyerville Elementary School, 51 Cookshire St. Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0 or Trinity United Church In Memorium Fund c/o Robert Halsall, 381 Rte 108, Cookshire-Eaton, QC J0B 1M0.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jack Garneau announce his passing on October 28th at the CHUS Fleurimont, Quebec due to complications from an untreatable infection.
He was the son of Jack F. Garneau and Evelyn Smyth and husband of Lois Gilbert.
Jack leaves in mourning his cherished wife of 64 years, Lois, his much loved children, Michael (Marina Jaago) and Suzanne (Luc Robert) and his adored grandchildren, James Garneau, Caleb and Josef Robert, his brother-in-law Gerald Gilbert (Gloria Raymond), their two children, Geoff Gilbert (Christine McLeod) and Joanne Gilbert Baird (Dan Baird), cousin Margaret Garneau and cousin-in-law Norma Bain ( Jim Richards), his nephew Peter Garneau ( Mary Beth Lozinski) and niece Penny Garneau ( Bruce Fawcett).
He was predeceased by his brother Grant Garneau( Lois Flanders) and sister-in-law Mary Gilbert Borden (Keith Perrault)
Also left to mourn are his many other relatives and close friends and colleagues.
A private family funeral will be held soon and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later date.
The Family would like to thank the staff at the CHUS Fleurimont for the wonderful support and excellent care that they provided during his hospitalization.
Jack will be deeply missed and fondly remembered as a loving husband, outstanding father, grandfather and friend and an active community supporter and citizen.
Sympathy Messages
Sincere sympathy to Lois,Mike and Susie in the passing of your beloved husband and dad.Hopefully your many memories will be a comfort as you navigate the days ahead.
Jack was my principal and later a colleague who was respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.He will be greatly missed.
RIP
May my support warm your heart
- Doreen Morissette, on
October 30, 2025
My deepest sympathy.
- Wayne Fortin, on
October 30, 2025
My deepest condolences to Lois, Suzanne, Michael and families… Hugs to one and all….
- Randi E. Heatherington, on
October 30, 2025
Michael and Marina
My deepest sympathies to you and Family
- Ross Winslow, on
October 30, 2025
Holding Uncle Jack and the whole family in my heart. From the short time that I got to know him, I will forever be in awe of his ability to capture the room with his stories and impeccably timed wit. Extraordinary. Bubbling over with his next joke. Approached situations with exactly the right amount of seriousness. Sending Lois and family all my love. From, Katie Lindale (Andrew Garneau)
- Katie Lindale, on
October 30, 2025
Dear Mrs. Garneau, Micheal, Suzie and the family,
Please accept our deepest condolences upon learning the news of the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather Jack. It seems impossible to realise that one will not be able to enjoy his wise and agreeable physical presence. As long as we can remember, Jack had always been a respectful and much respected member of his community, the Sawyerville community. His long professional life as an amazing educator and efficient school administrator has touched the lives of hundreds of children, teenagers and colleagues. A long-time member of the Sawyerville Town Council, he has left an indelible mark on municipal affairs. An optimist at heart, he understood the importance of compromise in daily life. Jack was a generous and thoughtful individual, a model of righteousness. In short, he was a model that we all need to emulate.
Merci Jack pour ta contribution exceptionnelle auprès de la jeunesse et de tes pairs.
Merci d’être devenu l'ami de tous.
Claude Leclair et France Dodier
- Claude Leclair, on
October 30, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I mostly remember Jack as my principal at CHS. He was dedicated, firm and fair. I know that he was a much valued member of the Sawyerville community.
Godspeed to him!
- Les Picard, on
October 30, 2025
My deepest sympathies to all rhe Garneau's family. Have courage and love. 🙏❤️
May my support warm your heart
- Jeannine Braun, on
October 30, 2025
We want to give the family of this great man our most sincere sympathies. Jack was a man full of stories and a true delight to have a chat with. A friend to all . He will certainly be missed by all that knew him .
- Corey Bellam and Margie Quinn, on
October 30, 2025
A la famille de M. Jack Garneau
Je désire offrir mes plus sincères condoléances.
Bertrand Landry.
- Landry, on
October 30, 2025
Sincères condoléances à tous les membres de la famille surtout pour vous Mme Lois.
- Claire Poudrier, on
October 30, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Mike, Marina, James and all the family.
May my support warm your heart
- Tina & Bill , on
October 30, 2025
Sincere condolences to the family. Jack was our principal At CHS, and was extremely fair in dealing with the students. A great man that will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
- Michael Locke, on
October 31, 2025
Bon et doux repos M. Garneau. Toutes mes condoléances à votre famille.
- Roch Lapointe, on
October 31, 2025
With my deepest condolences to you and your family Lois - Caroline
- Caroline McCormack, on
October 31, 2025
With my deepest condolences to you and your family Lois - Caroline
- Caroline McCormack, on
October 31, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed by many.
- Kay E Richards, on
October 31, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family on the passing of Jack. He was a great person to know.
- Barry and Laura Deadman , on
October 31, 2025
Jack's passing was such sad news. We will be keeping you and him in our hearts and minds.
- John Mackley, on
October 31, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Lois & family.
Jack will forever be remembered for his kindness, never ending support and community service.
God bless.
- Leona Hodge, on
October 31, 2025
Lois and family, Our deepest sympathy to your family in your loss.
- Johnville Cemetery Association Directors, on
October 31, 2025
As far back as i can remember Mr Jack was our very good neighbor next to my parents home.
He could have good reasons to complain about our german shepherd barking all day long and myself riding the motorcycle on the lawn all summer before i got my driver licences a year later!
He was a patient man. Always good to have a talk with this very smart man.
Souvenirs when he would come to visit Mr.Jack senior and his mom next to Simone and I we could hear them laugh with their hearts.
To Mrs Lois, Michael, Suzanne and family please accept our sincere condoleances.R.I.P Mr Garneau.
Simone Boutin & Richard Vallée.
- RICHARD VALLEE, on
October 31, 2025
My deepest sympathy to you Lois, Mike and Susie. Treasure all your special memories
May my support warm your heart
- June Hodge, on
October 31, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to you Mrs Garneau, Mike, Marina and Susie. May he be in peace.
- Chantal, Payricia and Marcel Desindes, on
October 31, 2025
Our sincere sympathy to all of Jack's family.
- Janice and Randy Hartwell, on
October 31, 2025
To our dear neighbour Lois and her daughter Susie, her son Mike and their families, in the loss of a husband , father and grandfather…Jack. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
R.I.P Jack
May my support warm your heart
- Barry and Gloria Loveland, on
October 31, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. He will be missed dearly. Always remembered him from our remembrance service in Island Brook.
May my support warm your heart
- Anne Marie and Paul Dubeau , on
October 31, 2025
My condoences to all from a former AGRHS red house student, where he was principal in my years from 1980-1985.
May my support warm your heart
- Hugues Grégoire, on
October 31, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to all the family
Stephen And Debbie Stickles
- Debra Bell , on
October 31, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Lois and all the family.
- Georgia & Lynn Hodge, on
November 1, 2025
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Garneau's family. Remember him fondly as Purple House Principal of Alexander Galt!
- Donna Sparkes, on
November 1, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Lois and your whole family. A man who will be missed by the whole Community. May those good memories live on to comfort you.
- Yoland and Sandra Fortin , on
November 1, 2025
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family. He will be missed dearly.
RIP Mr. Garneau
- Lise Houle & Rainer Lowry, on
November 1, 2025
I would like to send a message of sympathy To the whole family and friends
- David. Macdonald, on
November 1, 2025
To Mrs. Garneau and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Heaven has gained another angel.
May he R.I.P.
June Mills
- June Mills, on
November 1, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to to you all 🕊️💞
May my support warm your heart
- Darryl & Marty, on
November 1, 2025
Sincères condoléances à la famille. M. Garneau, c’était l’ami de tous et une personne très apprécié.Reposez en paix M.Jack.
Diane et René Perron
May my support warm your heart
- René Perron, on
November 1, 2025
My deepest sympathies to you Mrs Garneau. I only met your husband a few times when he rented me my first apartment upon my return to the area. Always a pleasant man. RIP Mr. Garneau.
- Kathryn SierraWolf, on
November 1, 2025
My sympathy to Lois and the entire family.
- Cindy Currier, on
November 1, 2025
Our sincere sympathies to the family 🌹
- Mike and Marilyne Belanger, on
November 1, 2025
Mike and I send our deepest sympathies. What wonderful memories we both have of a great teacher, Principal and just a wonderful person. Kind, patient and approachable.
May my support warm your heart
- Joyce & Mike McComb, on
November 1, 2025
Lois, Mike Susie & families. Our most sincere sympathy to you. Not only are we mourning the loss of Jack but the entire town is as well. Jack was very well known to all and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
- Ross Aulis & Wendy Mackay, on
November 1, 2025
Sending sincere sympathy to Mrs Garneau...Mike....Susie and families..Jack was my Principal at AGRHS...Purple House..Yrs later Allan and I rented an Apt from Jack and Jack Sr..
May my support warm your heart
- Muriel Chute-Shaughnessy, on
November 1, 2025
My deepest sympathies to all the families
- Carol Kingsley , on
November 1, 2025
To all the Garneau Family our sincere sympathy.
- Theade & Donna Hodge, on
November 2, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the families.
- Linda Mills and Eric Dezan, on
November 2, 2025
I am so ever grateful to have had the chance to talk to you a couple of weeks ago. R.I.P Mr. Garneau.
Condolences to Mrs. Garneau and family.
- Ann Smith , on
November 2, 2025
Madame Garneau, Mike and Suzie,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Jack.
- Chantal Perron (Toronto), on
November 2, 2025
Our sincere sympathies to the entire extended Garneau family. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to all.
Jeff Bray, Shelley Gardner-Bray, and family.
May my support warm your heart
- Jeff Bray, on
November 2, 2025
Our most sincere condolences, Lois and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
May my support warm your heart
- Réjean Grenier et Manon Chartier, on
November 3, 2025
En tant que membre de la Légion royale canadienne, je tiens à vous souhaiter bon courage pour la perte de votre époux ou de votre père. Je suis aussi le rédacteur en chef du projet "Visages estriens - Hommage à nos militaires" de la Société de généalogie des Cantons-de-l'Est et nous avions commencé la biographie du colonel honoraire Garneau pour publication dans notre vol. 5 prévu en 2026. Pour ce faire, nous avons besoin de votre aide pour des informations afin de perpétuer sa mémoire. Merci
Jean-Marie Dubois
[email protected], 819-563-1589
- Jean-Marie Dubois, on
November 5, 2025
Jack will be greatly missed on the 11th as well as the rest of the year. Sincere condolences to the family
- Nelson Rowell, on
November 5, 2025
Veuillez agreer l'expression de mes plus sincères sympathies pour la perte d'un etre cher. Je conserve de merveilleux souvenir de nos frequentes rencontres lors de nos activitées sociales aux Fusiliers de Sherbrooke.
A tree is planted in memory of the deceased
- Lcol(ret) Bernard Pelletier, on
November 5, 2025
Mme Garneau et famille mes sincères sympathies.
Lucie Poudrier
- Lucie Poudrier, on
November 7, 2025
Sincere sympathy to the family.
May my support warm your heart
- kathleen mackey, on
November 8, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire Garneau family at this sad time. Jack was my principal at CHS in the 60’s and a fellow Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club member as well as fellow member of the Cookshire Cemetery Association. He was always the gentleman, firm but fair. We shared some great stories and interest in our family trees. Rest in peace sir.
May my support warm your heart
- Almon Pope, on
November 8, 2025
Nous souhaitons offrir nos sympathies à la famille . Bon courage !
May my support warm your heart
- Michel Vincent et Guylaine Côté, on
November 13, 2025
Mes condoléances à toute la famille.
- Doris Gobeil, on
November 13, 2025
Lois,
My condolences. I appreciated re-connecting with Jack and connecting with you this Spring. The richness of those stories and Jack's inimitable character will continue to be passed on. Hope you enjoyed the cider.
- Steve Smith, on
November 15, 2025
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