Passed suddenly on October 24, 2020 at Gatineau Hospital at 61 years of age. Beloved husband of Michele Daigneault. Loving father of Pascal and Amélie. Alain’s brothers Benoit (Kathleen) and Denis survive him. He had a special bond with cousin Bri Brunelle. He is predeceased by his father Guy and mother Leona.
Alain joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1977 and retired in 2018. Proud member of the 22 Regiment and Dental Corp. He proudly served in Afghanistan. In 2018, Alain joined Canada Corrections Department of Health. Alain served as a Trainer for the 2820 Chutes Chaudière; he was a Master Instructor for St. John’s Ambulance.
Due to government-imposed restrictions related to COVID-19, attendance at the visitation, funeral service and interment in the National Military Cemetery will be restricted to a limited number of individuals, personally invited by the family.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society of Canada.
Digital Guestbook
M Olford
Marc-Jocelyn (Spare Ribs) Cote
Bon courage à la famille, Alain m’avait pris sous son aile au 2R22R suite de son retour d’Allemagne. Une grande perte, bon repos mon ami. ✊
Steacy Hollands
Sending heartfelt condolences to you Michele and to the family. Alain was always a person I could count on while I worked with him, an amazing instructor and a good friend. ❤️
Michel Maltais
Mes sympathies a toute la famille. Alain était vraiment une bonne personne et super plaisant de travailler avec. Je garde de belle mémoire d’Alain. Bon courage en ses moments difficiles.
Martin Laviolette
Mes sympathies à toutes la familles, proches et amis. Ce fut un plaisir de te côtoyer avec le CC2820, ainsi que dans la grande famille des FAC. RIP et nous nous souviendrons.
Sylvia Meade
Mes sinceres sympathies a toute la famille. Alain etait un grand homme average un grand coeur repose en paix mon ami.
Susan Syme
My sincere condolences to you Michelle and all those who loved him.
Tiffany Kisway
My sincerest condolences to the whole family. Alain was such a special guy and I'm honoured to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Corrine Burghardt
I have no words. Alain was a great man and I truly enjoyed working with him. Condolences to the family. So sad. You will be missed Alain.
Ralph West
Alain had a kind soul and will be missed by many. I'm thankful the opportunity to serve with him at Dent Det Toronto. My sympathies to Michele, his children and family.
Please accept my most sincere condolence and deepest sympathy for your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers, and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many; help you through this difficult time. RIP Alain, we shall meet again for our next adventure.
Veuillez accepter mes condoléances les plus sincères et ma plus profonde sympathie pour votre perte. Que l'effusion de sympathie, les actes aimables des amis et des étrangers et le réconfort de savoir que votre perte est ressentie par beaucoup, vous aident à traverser cette période difficile. REP Alain, nous nous reverrons pour notre prochaine aventure.