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.
Livre de visiteurs
Kim Davis
Richard Pelletier
Rest in peace Serge
Peter Majeau
Barb and family please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have known Serge for quite a few years as a fellow sailor and a fabulous mentor to younger Chiefs like me. I always enjoyed our brief but insightful conversations. He will be terribly missed. Rest In Peace Serge, we have the watch.
Barbara Corbett
Very sorry to hear of Serge's passing. My sympathies to his family! RIP Serge.
Earle Corn
One hell of a Signalman, Shipmate and Friend We go back to the days when I taught him on his 6A course, then at the School when he worked in Standards, then again when he was Yeoman of Algonquin when I was CSNFL Staff. The Coxn of Montreal where I was Guest of honor for a Mess Dinner and he had all of the diners dressed in Souwesters and slickers and feed me my first course of Egg salad sannys. Let me say this he was so well respected for huge heart and common sence. Never one to get rattled.
RIP Shipmate we have the Watch
Yours Earle
Claude Morissette
I would like to pass my deepest condolences to Serge's entire family. He was a great man whom I had the chance to meet during my career with the Navy. He was an inspiration to many and a great leader. I have had the chance to meet Serge on numerous occasions after his retirement from the RCN and it was a great chance to exchange on our mutual experiences as leaders. RIP Chief, we have the watch. Repose en Paix mon ami, un grand homme que j'ai eu la chane de cotoyer pendant mes nombreuses années dans la marine Canadienne. Serge était un grand leader apprécié de tous. Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille.
Marie Ivanda
A lovely man who always had a smile on his face , and a kind word. He will be sorely missed. May God bless you and the family at this difficult time, Barb. Thoughts and prayers are with you?.
Marie Ivanda
Langley, British Columbia
Gerald Chapadeau "Chap"
Please accept my sincere Condolences to you Barb and all his close ones. Serge.... to me "Chief" was in so many way a father figure to me yet one of the greatest mentor I ever had, I got to know him more closely when he was mentoring our future CPO1/CWO fir the CAF in Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, this is were I became a sponge.... I can assure you that the success of my career was highly influenced by Serge's great leadership. He will be miss. May God bless you all.
Melanie Michaud
My dear friend. I miss you deeply and I am grateful for all the laughter and fun times I was privileged to share with you. You were a friend, a mentor and a great example of how to live life to the fullest. My condolences to the family.
Hugh Cooke CPO2 rtf
RIP
My deepest Condolences Barb and family. I had the privilege of working with Serge later in our Navy Careers and he was always one of the most professional and thoughtful individuals I have ever met. After relieving Serge in the Command CPO position he was always available to help me learn the ropes and was most generous with his time and assistance. Rest In Peace Serge. Kim Davis - Victoria,BC