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Submitted by natasha on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 01:44:PM

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.

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CPO1 (Ret'd) Bob Cleroux

Serge will be missed he was a good friend and mentor to many sailors including myself, always a gentlemen always approachable me he rest in peace

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Claude Marceau

Serge was my first p.o. onboard the Algonquin in the early eighties. I learned a lot from him, he was as straight as they get. R.I.P. Sailor, you will be missed.

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Simon Lortie

My sincere condolences to the family. May you rest in peace you will be miss

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Greg Maddison

A person of deep integrity who always had the interests of sailors in every decision and piece of advice he ever provided. He was someone who I respected enormously and who served his Navy and his country tremendously well - Serge made a difference and will be missed.

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Phillip Rody

I was privileged to know Serge during his military career, as we were both communicators. I have enjoyed our heated discussion on Facebook. Serge was a great friend, and a devoted sailor, father, and husband. I will miss him terribly. God Speed my friend. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

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Linda Foley

Miss you my dear friend. xo

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CPO1 Todd Kelly

I was just a young p/t LS RCN sailor who’s great fortune took me from a year long stint on the CPF program In 89 to the mighty 283 where Serge was Cox’n. Immediately took me under his wing and treated me firm, but fair - holding me accountable for the good and the ‘needs improvement’ aspects in a young sailors career. All any sailor ever wanted. Earle Corn showed up with his band of merry men (Mullins, Darling,Fanjoy) and the learning went into overdrive. I Happen to meet Serge by coincidence in Saint John NB many years later - glad I had the chance to thank him for mentoring those below and above him in the org chart. We’ve got the watch.

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Janice Ife

I remember Serge from my classes at Algonquin College, Always enthusiastic and full of good questions and comments.; a pleasure to greet every day. My condolences to his family.

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Bill Sanders

Cheers to you my friend. Happy To have spent fun times with you

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Luc Tremblay

My deepest sympathy! Great shipmate, professional sailor and just an outstanding individual! Merci Serge d’avoir servi notre pays avec fierté! RIP ⚓️

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