Jean Desrochers
1937 – 2026
Jean Desrochers passed away on January 31st, 2026, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Denyse; his children Gilles (Laura), Anne, and Louis (Melissa); his grandchildren Patrick (Brittany), Jacob (Rachelle), Olivia (Jesse), Samuel (Élisabeth), Philippe (Kassidy), Jonathan (Emma), Aaron (Sasha) and Madeleine; his great-grandson Luc; his sister Marie-Paule and many relatives and friends.
Born on March 12, 1937, and raised in Montreal, Jean went on to become an engineer after graduating from Polytechnique. He married Denyse in 1961, and soon after his work took him and Denyse to the Eastern Townships, where they began raising their family. In 1974, the family—now with a daughter and two sons—moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, where they lived for four years. Upon returning to Montreal, Jean went into business for himself and ran his company until retirement. In later years, Jean started and managed a vineyard for a time, but his greatest joy was always the moments he spent with his grandchildren.
We would like to thank the many caregivers that supported Jean and his family during his time at the Cambridge residence.
Visitation will be held at the Lakeshore Cardinal Funeral Home (560 Lakeshore, Dorval, H9S 2B3) from 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday, February 22nd, immediately followed by a ceremony in the funeral home’s chapel.
In memory of Jean, donations may be made to Children First Canada or NOVA West Island.
Toutes mes sympathies à Denyse et à toute votre famille. Mes pensées sont avec vous.
Louisette Desrochers
My sincere sympathies. I’ve always remembered how kind and considerate Jean and Denyse were to me when Louis and I were teenagers, and that has stayed with me over the years. God bless.
Love Alec.
For Louis and family, Saddened to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are for strength, support and togetherness for all of you.
My sincerest sympathies to the whole Desrochers family. Such happy memories of a warm, kind and generous man during happy times in South Africa and Montreal. Never forgotten.