It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvan Jacques, who died in Ottawa on February 2, 2026, at the age of 89. He was the husband of Denise Gendron and the son of the late Lucienne Lessard and the late Adrien Jacques.
He was preceded by his brother André, as well as his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pierrette and Lindor Brodeur.
He is survived by his wife, Denise, his children, André (Julie Couture), Isabelle (Barry Nesrallah), Louis-Philippe (Sophie Robitaille), and Marie-Ève (Marc Smith), and his grandchildren, Hugo, Thomas (Jayme), Nicolas (Ana), Alexandre (Charlotte), Gabrielle, and Charlotte.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law Marie-Andrée (Harry) and brother-in-law Benoît (Gail), as well as many nieces and nephews and cherished lifelong friends.
After receiving his degree in agricultural sciences in Oka in 1961, he held several administrative positions. He obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1969. He was part of the first cohort of graduates from the University of Sherbrooke's cooperative program and was the first president of the Quebec MBA Association.
Yvan then pursued his career as a civil servant at the provincial and federal levels.
In September 1991, he received the Order of Agricultural Merit. Belonging to the great family of agronomists has always been an honor for Yvan.
Yvan lived life to the fullest. He had a larger-than-life personality that lit up every room he entered, and he knew how to bring joy and happiness to everyone he knew. We will miss his infectious laugh and warm smile immensely. He was a loving husband for 63 years and a remarkable father and grandfather.
A religious ceremony will be held at Beechwood Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, on March 21, 2026.
The family will receive condolences starting at 12:00 p.m.
The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Space.
From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., a reception will be held to allow loved ones to gather and share good times together.
The burial will take place in the spring at Saint-Antoine Cemetery in Longueuil.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the palliative care team at Saint-Vincent Hospital and the neurology unit at Civic Hospital for their dedication and unwavering commitment.
In memory of Yvan, your expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of a donation to the Bruyère Health Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF).
The ceremony will also be transmitted virtually.
Digital Guestbook
Suzanne Smith
Marta Stojanovic
Chères Isabelle, Denise, Nico et Gab, et toute la famille, toutes mes condoléances pour votre perte. Yvan et vous tous, vous êtes dans mes prières. Que le Dieu garde son âme là où il n y a que Sa Lumière et donne le soulagenent à tous ces proches. Je n’ai vu Yvan que quelques fois, mais je me souviendrai de son image souriant et gentil toujours. Ma Ana l’a aimé beaucoup et je remercie à Yvan et Denise de l’acceuillir très chaleureusement à chaque fois qu’elle vous visitait avec Nico. Je pense à vous, tenez-vous bien. Bisous de Belgrade ❤️
Michelle et Robyn
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Ce n’est pas un moment facile et on vous souhaite beaucoup de courage.
Marcia McAlpin
I will remember Yvan on the Gatineau Park cross country ski trails. He loved life and his family to the fullest. I was lucky to be acquainted with him. Rest in peace Yvan.
François et Joanne (soeur de Lyse) Paquette
Chère Denise, nos plus sincères condoléances à toi et la famille. Que les souvenirs heureux d’Yvan vous apportent un peu de réconfort durant les moments difficiles.
Gaétan Lussieret Janis
Je tiens à exprimer au nom de mon épouse et de moi-même, mais plus sincères sympathies à toi, Denise et à tes enfants. Yvan fut un partenaire sur le plan de travail d’au-delà de 20 ans. J’ai appris à le connaître et à l’apprécier. Chaque fois qu’on lui confier une tâche, il la accomplissait et cela dans des délais incroyable. Il est un ami et j’ai beaucoup de tristesse. à savoir qu’il est parti.
Geneviève Lussier
J’offre mes sincères condoléances à la famille Jacques. Je me souviens bien de son rire contagieux. Bon courage durant ses moments difficiles.
Paul & Lyse Bélanger
Le décès d'Yvan laisse un grand vide dans tous les coeurs de la famille Bélanger. Plus qu'un voisin, Yvan était un confident, un ami fidèle, toujours souriant, dont la présence nous apportait invariablement joie et chaleur. Il nous manque énormément. Á Denise et la famille, sachez que nous partageons votre peine. Lyse et Paul
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Personne n’oubliera la joie de vivre d’Ivan.