It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jean-Paul Martin on June 8th 2021 after an incredible 2 year battle with Cancer at 64 years young. He passed peacefully with his children at his side.
Born in Griffintown in 1956, he grew up influenced by the hard-working and determined Irish community. In this tough neighbourhood he learned early on to never give in and never give up and embraced his Irish heritage with pride.
As a child in a family of 14 with 6 sisters and 5 brothers, he was taught that who you have in life is more important than what you have and he let that be the foundation for the rest of his life. He was not materialistic but found joy in the simple pleasures of good company and laughter with loved ones.
His greatest joy was found in his children in whom he passed on his strength, courage, independence and sense of humour.
He had a warriors spirit and the kind of bravery you only see in movies. Laughter was his therapy, music his passion and family his pride.
One of his frequent sayings was “let bygones be bygones”, and with this he lived his life with no regrets, with an infectious optimism and an enviable confidence.
He will be sorely missed as he leaves behind his Son Skye, Daughter Tara, Grandsons Cody and Tristan, sisters Gail,Leslie,Lorraine and Paulette as well as his brothers Cory, David and Raymond. He also leaves many relatives and friends whom he inspired and made laugh along the way.
He joins his predeceased Mother Muriel and Father Jean-Paul, sisters Audrey and Louise, brother Richard and many friends and loved ones as well as his most beloved husky Maggie who passed a few days before him.
This is not goodbye, we will see you later.
A celebration of life service will take place on Saturday June 19th from 1-6 pm at Laurent Theriault funeral residence at 510 Rue de l’Eglise in Verdun. The priest will be there at 3pm.
Due to covid a maximum of 50 people at a time are allowed inside.
If desired, Memorial contributions may be made to the canadian cancer society.
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