Jean-Yves Lamarre passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, near his home on Clayton Lake at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Diane Mallette, father of Catherine, Anna (Jonathan Joynt), and Luc (Kayla), stepfather of Krista Walsh (Chris Reddie), and doting grandfather to Caileigh, Keagan, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Predeceased by his parents Gérard and Isabelle (Sigmen) Ducharme of Shawinigan.
A life-long aviation enthusiast, Jean-Yves proudly served in the RCAF as an aerospace engineer for 28 years before turning his focus to the private sector and the federal public service. After multiple attempts at retirement he finally was able to enjoy spending his time working on the cottage, boating, skidooing, and traveling.
Family and friends will miss his sense of humour, his willingness to help others, and his extensive collection of obsolete computer hardware. With the exception of his butterscotch sauce recipe, his cooking skills will sadly not be missed.
A graveside service in the National Military Cemetery will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 2 p.m. Followed by a reception in Borden & Fleming Suites from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to a charity of your choice.
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Liz Caswell (nee Dyson)
I never had the privilege of knowing Jean-Yves particularly well, but when we did see each other at military functions, I was always amazed by his warmth. He was indeed a prince of a man.
I am deeply saddened that he has been taken away from us all way too early.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends - all who loved him.
Earl Carr
My deepest condolences Diane and family for your loss. He will be greatly missed by everyone including Clayton Lake. Earl Carr
Noel Rodrigue
J’ai rencontré Jean-Yves il y probablement 60 ans! Nous avons fait du scoutisme, les cadets de l’armée (CC694), visité Valcartier, la Lune et Halifax en 1969, puis retour en ’70 et ’71. Nos études post-secondaires prirent des routes différentes, mais nous nous sommes rencontrés au terminus aérien de Vancouver à l’été ’72, moi, sortant du cours de base d’officier des FC et lui descendant du 707 qui venait de l’y amener! Nous nous sommes croisés à quelques reprises durant nos carrières militaires, mais jamais comme collègues. Finalement nous avons repris un contact plus solide vers novembre 2014.
Il était alors comme il avait toujours été : grand, souriant, avec un super sens de l’humour, un vrai professionnel et un gentilhomme. Nous nous retrouvions et la conversation allait facilement vers toutes sortes de sujets. Notre passion partagée pour l’aviation n’était qu’un élément additionnel au mélange. D’ailleurs lors d’une de nos récentes conversations, nous parlions du spectacle aérien qui se tiendra en septembre à Gatineau et Jean-Yves avait profité de la conversation pour acheter les billets pour y aller ensemble avec Diane et mon épouse, Pam!
Quel choc, lorsque Diane m’a contacté pour m’annoncer la nouvelle.
Diane, et les enfants et petits-enfants, je peux vous dire que « le grand » était super fier de toute sa famille, avant, pendant et après le début de sa réhabilitation suite à son premier AVC. Vous avez toute ma sympathie et mes condoléances. En voilà un que je n’oublierai jamais. Il est parti beaucoup trop tôt.
Noel Rodrigue
I first met Jean-Yves probably 60 years ago! We shared Boy Scouts, Army Cadets (CC694), visited Valcartier, the Moon and Halifax in 1969, went back to Valcartier in ’70 and ’71. Our post-secondary studies diverged, but we met again at the Vancouver military airport terminal in ’72 when I was leaving, after completing Basic Officer Training Course, on the 707 that had brought him in to start his! We crossed paths again a few times during our respective military careers, but never as colleagues. Finally, we reconnected in November 2014.
He was as he’d always been: tall, smiling, with a super sense of humour, a real professional and a gentleman. We would meet and the conversation would easily engage on a variety of topics. Our shared passion for aviation was only an additional element in the mix. In fact, while chatting recently, we talked about the Ottawa-Gatineau Airshow due to take place in September and Jean-Yves took advantage of the occasion to buy the tickets for us and Diane and my wife Pam to go!
What a shock when Diane called me this week to tell me of his passing.
Diane, and the children and grand-children, I can tell you that “the big guy” was super proud of each and everyone of you, before, during and after his rehab following his stroke. You have my sympathies and condolences. Here’s one guy I’ll never forget. He’s gone way too soon.
Martin Lavoie
Ce bon vieux Jean-N'Yves comme nous aimions l'appeler dans le bldg 155 à Rockcliffe. Toujours de bon humeur et souriant et prêt à porter conseil à tous ceux qui voulait bien en profiter. On ne peut que sortir gagnant d'avoir connu notre collègue Jean-Yves.
Je garde son sourire bienfaisant dans la tête pour réduire la tristesse de cette nouvelle.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute sa famille et amis.
Richard Tanguay
Jean-Yves, ça me rend très triste de te voir partir si jeune. J’ai eu la chance de travailler avec toi dans trois différents endroits en plus de pagayer ensemble en bateau-dragon. Je pers un collègue mais encore plus un ami. Je n’oublierai pas ton sens de l’humour et ta bonne humeur contagieuse. Toutes mes condoléances Diane. Repose en paix mon ami!
Brian Neal
Jean-Yves was a friend, a colleague and a personal mentor. He will be missed by many. He was a natural leader with a great sense of humour and one who treated everyone with fairness and dignity.
Predrag Vucetic
I met Jean-Yves when I first started working in DTAES and he quickly became my mentor and friend.
He had that personality of a true leader was able to use his great sense of humour in all situations to make day-to-day work much more fun.
It was real pleasure knowing him and having him as a friend and he will long live in my memories.
My condolences to his family and friends
Dwayne Lucas
Jean-Yves was the commensurate professional. He was a true officer, gentlemen and engineer. We crossed path many times both in and out of the service. He always tried to make the RCAF better. Too young to go this early and he will be missed. Per Ardour Ad Astra
I did not know Jean-Yves very well, but the times we did meet, he always conveyed a positive attitude and willingness to contribute to whatever needed to get done. He certainly had a very generous heart. My sincere condolences to the family.