Jocelyne Bouthillier Wadden
1950-2024
It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Jocelyne Bouthillier Wadden of Dorval, QC, who peacefully succumbed to her cancer on September 14, 2024, at the age of 73. After courageously battling the disease for more than 25 years, Jocelyne lost her battle after a short stay at the Royal Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Centre in Montreal.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Jocelyne will be deeply missed by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Wadden; her children Stephanie Wadden (Moe Tabares), Lissa Wadden LaBrier (Sam LaBrier) and Michael Wadden (Christie Lovat) ; her grandchildren Clara, Rosa, Alexandra, Lincoln and Charlotte; and her brothers and sisters Gilles Bouthillier (Louise), Nicole Bouthillier, Michel Bouthillier (Anita) and Roger Bouthillier (Jill). She will also be lovingly remembered by her extended family (Marilyn Wadden, Lloyd Wadden, Richard Wadden (Wanda), Elizabeth Wadden (Denys)) as well as by many nieces, nephews and friends near and far.
Jocelyne is predeceased by her sister Louise Bouthillier (deceased in 1986) and her parents Germain Bouthillier (deceased in 1983) and Cécile Deshaies (deceased in 2004).
Jocelyne’s greatest joy were the children: her own, her grandchildren, and those of her neighborhood and community. Born in Montreal, QC, and raised in Dorval, she lived most of her life in Pointe-Claire, QC, where she worked as a French teacher in elementary schools across the West Island. Her teaching career was marked by her legendary gentleness and love for every child she met, leaving a legacy of admiration and cherished memories for all those who had the privilege of attending her classes.
Jocelyne leaves an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her courageous spirit, radiant smile and generous, compassionate heart captivated all who had the good fortune to meet her. She dedicated her life to being available to others, whether through phone calls, quick cups of tea, family celebrations or walks by the lake. Jocelyne approached every aspect of her life with enthusiasm and grace, and every person she knew was special to her.
Visitations in honour of Jocelyne’s life will be held on Friday, September 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JC Cardinal Funeral Home, 560 Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval, QC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jocelyne’s memory to the Cedars Cancer Foundation of MUHC. The family extends special thanks to the Cedars Cancer Clinic (Christine Legler, David M. Fleiszer) for their care and compassion over the years.
RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE LAKESHORE CARDINAL FUNERAL HOME
560, ch. Bord-du-Lac, Dorval (Québec) H9S 2B3
Tél. : 514-631-1511 | Téléc. : 514-631-1516 | Courriel : service@jccardinal.ca