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Submitted by katrina on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 03:50:PM

Passed away peacefully on March 27th with his wife at his side.  He was born on October 16, 1952 in Roberval, Lac St. Jean. Gérald leaves behind his loving wife, Francine, as well as daughter Sylvie (Anand Suresh) and son Rémi (Karolyne Lafortune). Predeceased by parents, Albert and  Marguerite Doucet (Tanguay)  and brother, Lionel, of Desbiens, Lac St Jean, QC.  He will be fondly remembered by many friends and colleagues from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

He attended school in Desbiens and completed High School in Alma, Quebec. He later studied at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan from 1980-83.

He joined the RCMP in 1972, travelling throughout Canada as part of the Centennial Review, and taking numerous transfers, retiring after almost 40 years’ service, finishing at the rank of Superintendent. He thoroughly enjoyed his career and all the people he met and worked with. He was married in Yarmouth, NS on June 10, 1977 to Francine Pothier and had two children. 

He was an avid hockey player all his life, playing Junior A hockey with Mario Tremblay prior to Mario going to the NHL. He loved all hunting, particularly wild turkey. His face would light up as he approached turkey season in April. He also enjoyed fishing with friends. Over the years he was involved as a Cub Leader, and was President of the RCMP Ski 1200 Ski Club.

Loving brother to Céline Doucet, St Romuald, Quebec; Gilles Doucet (Georgette Babin), Charlesbourg, Quebec; Pryscilla Doucet (Ephrem Melançon), Quebec; Estelle Doucet (Claude Morin), Rimouski; Lorraine Doucet, Roberval, Lac St Jean, Quebec; Claude Doucet (Diane Bouvier) Lévis, Quebec; Gilbert Doucet (Linda Côté), Desbiens, Lac St Jean, Quebec; Jean-Guy Doucet (Karine Pâquet), Sherbrooke, Quebec; Edith Doucet (Louis Hargreaves), Brossard, Quebec.

A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood ave).  In lieu of flowers, pleased consider making a donation to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (https://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/Donation/Event/DonationInfo.aspx?seid=12692&mid=50 in Gérald’s honour.

 


S’est éteint paisiblement le 27 mars avec son épouse à ses côtés. Il est né le 16 octobre 1952 à Roberval, au Lac Saint-Jean. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse bien-aimée, Francine, ainsi que sa fille Sylvie (Anand Suresh) et son fils Rémi (Karolyne Lafortune). Il a rejoint dans la mort ses parents, Albert et Marguerite Doucet (Tanguay) et son frère, Lionel de Desbiens, Lac Saint-Jean (Québec). Ses nombreux amis et collègues de la Gendarmerie Royale du Canada en garderont un tendre souvenir. 

Il fréquentait l’école à Desbiens et a terminé ses études secondaires à Alma. Il a par la suite entrepris des études à l’Université de Regina en Saskatchewan de 1980 à 1983. 

Il est entré à la GRC en 1972 et a voyagé partout au Canada en tant que participant de la Revue du Centenaire de la GRC. Il a accepté de nombreux transferts et a pris sa retraite après près de 40 ans de service, ayant atteint le grade de surintendant. Il a beaucoup apprécié sa carrière ainsi que toutes les personnes qu’il a rencontrées et avec qui il a travaillé. Il a épousé Francine Pothier le 10 juin 1977 à Yarmouth en Nouvelle-Écosse et ils ont eu deux enfants. 

Il était un joueur passionné du hockey presque toute sa vie et a joué dans la ligue de hockey Junior A avec Mario Tremblay avant que ce dernier soit repêché pour la LNH. Il adorait toutes formes de chasse mais surtout la chasse au dindon sauvage. Son visage s’illuminait à mesure que s’approchait la saison de chasse au dindon en avril. Il aimait aussi beaucoup pêcher avec ses amis. Au fil des ans, il était animateur des Louveteaux ainsi que Président du Club de ski 1200 de la GRC. 

Il était un frère aimant envers Céline Doucet, Saint-Romuald, Québec; Gilles Doucet (Georgette Babin), Charlesbourg, Québec; Pryscilla Doucet (Ephrem Melançon), Québec; Estelle Doucet (Claude Morin), Rimouski; Lorraine Doucet, Roberval, Lac Saint-Jean, Québec; Claude Doucet (Diane Bouvier) Lévis, Québec; Gilbert Doucet (Linda Côté), Desbiens, Lac Saint-Jean, Québec; Jean-Guy Doucet (Karine Pâquet), Sherbrooke, Québec; Edith Doucet (Louis Hargreaves), Brossard, Québec.

Des funérailles auront lieu à une date ultérieure à Beechwood, Services funéraires, cimetière et crémation (280 avenue Beechwood). De préférence à des fleurs, vous pouvez témoigner votre sympathie en versant un don à The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (la fondation Princess Margaret pour le Cancer) (https://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/Donation/Event/DonationInfo.aspx?seid=12692&mid=50) en l’honneur de Gérald.
 

 


 

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Jules Truchon

Gilles,
À toi et toute ta famille mes plus sincères condolences à l'occasion du décès de ton frère.

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Richard Bergeron

Sincère condoléances à Gilles et la famille

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David Harmer

Please accept my warmest condolences, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

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Gordon Wood

I only knew Gérald for a short time but I was immediately impressed by his kindness, organizing skills and generosity - he will be greatly missed.

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Lavoie André , Président de L'APRSQ 03 Québec.

A toi Gilles et toute ta famille, mes plus sincères condoléances. Bon courage

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Kathleen LeBlanc

I am so sorry to hear of Gérald's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad & particularly difficult time. My sincerest sympathies to Francine, Sylvie, Rémi & family.

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Maurice Bussieres

Mes condoléances à toi Gilles et la famille

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Eugene and Natalie Samson

Francine, Sylvie, Remi and the entire Doucet family
We extend our deepest condolences to all of you on Gerry's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Gerry in 1984-1985 while he was Detachment Commander at the Arichat RCMP Office in Nova Scotia. Gerry was a very kind, caring, compassionate person with a heart of gold and a very dedicated family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers at this very difficult time. RIP Gerry

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Richard Rancourt

À Gilles, un collègue des crimes économiques de Québec, mes sincères condoléances et à votre famille..

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Bryce Rysewyk

Though I knew Gerry for a short time over the last few years, I've always looked up to him as a professional and gentleman. Someone who truly cared about others and doing things right. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

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