CPO1 Jean-Marie Serge Joncas, MMM, CD (Ret’d) - born May 17, 1952 in Petit-Pabos, Québec - died May 12, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario after a short battle with leukaemia.
Serge enjoyed a full and satisfying career in the Royal Canadian Navy, from Ordinary Seaman Signalman to Navy Command Chief; following which he worked at the National Defence Dispute Resolution Centre as a mediator and trainer. Later he became a horticulturist, practicing for several years in Ottawa and volunteering enthusiastically at the Maplelawn Garden in Ottawa.
He was predeceased by his parents, Hector Joncas and Laurette Dubé, a brother Yves Joncas and a sister, Carole Joncas. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Joncas (Matt) Halifax, NS; his wife Barbara Verge Ottawa, ON; her daughter Brenda Wagle and grandchildren Narayan and Karisma Wagle Ottawa, ON and her son Trevor Watkinson (Lyann) Halifax,NS; sisters Berthe Joncas (Raoul) Sherbrooke, QC, Monique Joncas (André) Québec, QC, Suzanne Joncas Baie Comeau, QC, Johanne Joncas (Alain) Québec, QC and a brother Marc-André Joncas (Madeleine) Granby, QC. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Most unfortunately, due to the Covid19 Pandemic, a Celebration of Serge’s Life will be delayed until it is once again safe to gather in large numbers, at which time it will take place at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, ON. His cremated remains will be interred in the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood at that time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.
PM1 Jean-Marie Serge Joncas, MMM, CD (er) - né le 17 mai 1952 à Petit-Pabos, Québec - décédé le 12 mai 2020 à Ottawa, après une brève lutte contre la leucémie.
Serge a eu une carrière remplie et satisfaisante au sein de la Marine royale canadienne, en passant de Matelot de 3e classe signaleur, jusqu’au Premier Maître de la Marine. Il a par la suite travaillé au Centre de résolution des conflits de la Défense nationale comme médiateur et instructeur. Plus tard, il est devenu horticulteur, oeuvrant à Ottawa pendant de nombreuses années en plus de faire du bénévolat avec enthousiasme au Jardin de Maplelawn à Ottawa.
Il a été prédécédé par ses parents Hector Joncas et Laurette Dubé, son frère Yves Joncas et sa sœur Carole Joncas. Il laisse dans le deuil sa fille, Christine Joncas (Matt) d’Halifax, NE; son épouse Barbara Verge d’Ottawa, ON; la fille de son épouse, Brenda Wagle, d’Ottawa, ON, ses petits-enfants Narayan and Karisma Wagle, d’Ottawa, ON, ainsi que le fils de son épouse, Trevor Watkinson (Lyann), d’Halifax, NE. Il laisse également ses sœurs Berthe Joncas (Raoul) de Sherbrooke, QC, Monique Joncas (André) de Québec, QC, Suzanne Joncas de Baie Comeau, QC, Johanne Joncas (Alain) de Québec, QC et son frère Marc-André Joncas (Madeleine) de Granby, QC, ainsi que de nombreux neveux et nièces.
Malheureusement, étant donné la pandémie de la COVID-19, la Célébration de la vie de Serge aura lieu à une date ultérieure au Cimetière Beechwood à Ottawa, lorsqu’il sera possible de se réunir en grand nombre. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu durant cette cérémonie au Cimetière militaire national de Beechwood.
Au lieu de fleurs des dons peuvent être faits à la Société canadienne du cancer.
Digital Guestbook
Luc lucky Thivierge.
Jean-Pascal Paris
J'aimerais offrir mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Je connais Serge seulement depuis un peu plus d'un an et il avais le don de part sa très grande gentillesse et bonté de te faire sentir à l'aise et te traiter comme un grand ami comme si il te connaissait de depuis longtemps. Je garderai toujours d'excellents souvenirs de Serge. Prends bien soin Serge et toute la famille.
Alan Robb, CPO1 retired
You will be missed my friend and mentor to many people.
Bernice Morris
Mes sincere sympathies a toute la famille.
James (Jim) Hall
Ursula and I extend our sincere condolences to Serge's family. Serge will be greatly missed by all who had the experience of knowing or meeting him in any setting. Within the Naval Communication community, RCN and military in general Serge's interaction with all personnel will be greatly missed.
Fair winds and following seas in your new journey, Serge - RIP.
Alain Bourgeois
Deepest sympathies for the family. Serge will deeply missed. I met and looked forward to seeing him at the Old Salts gatherings here in Ottawa. A true gentlemen.
Robin Kogan
Serge, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and to have gotten to know you. A kind, intelligent, and compassionate man, you have positively affected so many people who were fortunate to cross paths with you. My sincere condolences to the family.
Al Park
Sincere sympathy and condolences to Barb, Serge’s family and myriad of friends.
Serge was the epitome of the understated leader; fearless in his convictions, diplomatic in his counselling, demanding of himself, and unwavering in his loyalty, and all so effortlessly. And a heck of a nice guy.
À la prochaine, Serge;
Al
Wendy Good
I met Serge through Maplelawn Garden. He was a lovely, kind and generous man. Through his sharing and encouragement he helped me to pursue dreams and take action and get through tough times though it was just a few minutes of casual talk here and there over the years. His deep love for his family and enjoyment of experiences was evident in conversation. To his family - I hope that love and your memories hold you in big hugs of comfort and warmth forever in your hearts.
Nancy Callaghan
So so sorry to hear of your loss Barbara .....I’m a Zumba gold person and have chatted books etc with you ...may you be given the strength to cope ....ATB Nancy
RIP Chief. Thank you for your leadership. You where one of the best coxn . to the family I would like to wish you my deepest sympathy.