Jean A. Lacourciere

Jean A. Lacourciere, age 84 of Warren, died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at St. John Macomb Hospital. He was born June 2, 1925 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, the son of the late Leo and the late Marie Jeanne Lacourciere. At the age of 23, Jean's life was wonderfully changed when he entered into matrimony with his beloved, Georgette. They shared a long and happy life together nurturing their love, raising two daughters, and creating a home that would be enjoyed by all. For 20 years, Jean was employed as a Railroad Conductor where he was depoted out of the Detroit Terminal. After his years with the railroad, he decided to follow his entrepreneurial spirit and become a small business owner. For 10 years, Jean was the owner & proprietor of Warren Pool Centre, Inc. When he wasn't working, much of Jean's recreation and enjoyment was captured outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or gardening, he definitely liked getting out into nature. Jean was also a devout man of faith. For 45 years, he was a parishoner at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Warren. But one of his dearest passions was found in his grandchildren. Their place in his life was extra-special and they meant the world to him. Jean was truly a family & friends kind of guy who touched the hearts of many and left an imprint that will be treasured always. Jean is survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgette; daughters, Marilyne Petry and Lorraine (Bill) Ankley; grandchildren, Mark Petrykowski, John (Sara) Petry, Brian Ankley, Michelle Ankley, and Kayla Ankley; siblings, Germaine (Ernest) Charles, Hermes Lacourciere, Anita Lacourciere, Msgr. Eugene Lacourciere, MaryBethe Leblanc, and Gisele (Claude) Durocher; sister-in-laws, Rita Lacourciere and Donna Lacourciere. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jean is predeceased by his siblings, Eddie (Florence) Lacourciere, Lucien (Ester) Lacourciere, Laurette (Reg) Garber, brother-in-law, Lucien Leblanc, and sister-in-law, Alice Lacourciere. Visitation for Mr. Lacourciere will be Tuesday 3-9 pm, with a 7 pm Rosary Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). He will lie in state Wednesday 9:00 am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 9:30 am. Officiating the Funeral Liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Roman Pasieczny. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Home, 2355 Knapp Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Please share memories at Jean's guest book.