Born in Blind River (Ontario), March 31, 1935, to Alphonse and Dona (Mayer) Ménard, Eugène passed away on Friday July 1, 2022, in Ottawa, after a brave and courageous journey with Myeloma. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 62 years (July 2, 1960), Monique (Filion), and his loving daughters Danielle (Pierre de Varennes), Nathalie and Geneviève (Simon Hayles), sister Pierrette and sister-in-law Jeannette (Maurice), as well as three grandchildren Elyse (Jordyn Deschenes), Gabriel and Maxime de Varennes. He was predeceased by four brothers (Alexandre, Gérald, Jean, Maurice) and six sisters (Marguerite, Vivianne, Jeanne, Thérèse, Yvonne, and Cécile). Eugène was also a dearly loved brother-in-law, godfather, uncle and great uncle to many, many, many nephews and nieces. On his final days, Gene was surrounded by his loving wife, three daughters and sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister, nephew André and close family friend Luce, all of whom he adored more than anything else in the world.
Eugène dedicated his career life to caring for his patients, most of them infants and children, as a pediatric anesthesiologist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where he will be remembered as an admirably patient and exceptionally compassionate physician and friend. Known by many as Dr. Ménard, he was an inspiration to his colleagues; as well as a dedicated mentor to residents of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa, with a reputation of having been extremely generous with sharing his breadth of experience and depth of knowledge.
The family wishes to sincerely thank his family physician Dr. Carolyne Roy, for her compassionate approach and great care for over 30 years.
The family will welcome family and friends for a Celebration of Life at Beechwood Cemetery, located at 280 Beechwood Avenue (K1L 8A6) in Ottawa, on Sunday, July 10, 2022. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., followed by a reception.
In honour of Eugène’s years of service and love of his job and children, please consider making a donation to CHEO’s Department of Anesthesia. Link for online donations: CHEO Foundation
Digital Guestbook
Louise Crevier
Daniel berthelot
You will be missed by all of us! My thoughts are with you all!
Dr. Michael Bourke
I was fortunate to have known Gene early in my career. Kindness and expertise - much appreciated by this young at the time physician.
Carole et Jacques Bouchard
Nos sincères condoléances Danielle et Pierre ainsi qu’à votre famille.
Paul, Julia, Michelle, Jordan Noah et Faith Ménard
Chers Tante Monique, Danielle, Nathalie, Geneviève et toute la famille.
C’est avec grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de notre cher Oncle Eugène. Sa joie de vivre, son amour pour sa grande famille et son dévouement à sa profession étaient appréciés et admirés par tous.
Avec amour et bécots.
Sinan Alsheikh and Basma Alnao
Our deep condolences to Danielle and Pierre de Varannes, am sure he was a wonderful, generous, passionate, one of the kind person as his daughter ,Danielle, I knew Dan since 12 years, she’s one of the kind person full of love and kindness and giving manners with no limits of generosity , am sure all of these good manners was a result of being raised by a great guy as Dr. Gene Andre Minard ,
Dan and Pierre you are great persons I have no words to describe my sadness And supports to you,,
Thanks for everything and hope his soul Rest In Peace
Pierrette Boivin
La nouvelle du départ d'Eugène m'a attristée et je suis de tout cœur avec vous dans votre peine. Nos routes ne se sont pas beaucoup croisées ces dernières années mais sachez que je conserve un magnifique souvenir d'Eugène, une si belle personne à mes yeux. Je me souviens particulièrement de son humanité, de sa bienveillance et de son sourire. Recevez, Monique, Nathalie et Geneviève, mes plus sincère condoléances.
Karim Ouaniche, Olivier Elyan Ouaniche, Chantal Circé
À ma tante Monique, à mes cousines et la famille,
c'est avec tristesse que je vous offre ma sympathie.
Je garde le souvenir des éclats de rire et des yeux rieurs de mon oncle! Dans mes yeux d'enfant, c'était un géant au grand coeur, et c'est qu'il demeurera toujours!
Je vous embrasse fort!
Karim
Karim Ouaniche, Olivier Elyan Ouaniche et Chantal Circé
À ma tante Monique, à mes cousines et à la famille,
C'est avec tristesse que je vous offre ma sympathie.
Je garde le souvenir des éclats de rire et des yeux rieurs de mon oncle. À mes yeux d'enfant, il était un géant au grand coeur, et c'est ce qu'il demeurera toujours!
Je vous embrasse fort.
Karim
Hélène Guy
Mes sympathies à toi Nathalie et à ta famille .
Chère Monique,
C'est avec chagrin que nous avons appris le décès de Gene ( que nous aimions tous ).
Sincère Condoléances à toi Monique ainsi qu'à toutes ta famille. Nous gardons un très beau souvenir de notre amitié.
Tendresse
Louise, Caroline, Jean et Robert