It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Jeannine Natasha Bailliu
announces her sudden passing, at home, on December 6, 2025.
Jeannine leaves behind her beloved sons, Liam and Daniel Ells. She was the
cherished daughter of Jacques Bailliu and the late Jennifer Bailliu (née Ross),
loving sister to Leslie Anne (David) and Anne (Peter), and dear aunt to Alizé,
Daphné, and Julien. She will be deeply missed by her loving extended family
throughout Canada and France, and numerous close friends she met over the
years, throughout the world.
In 1968, Jeannine was born at the British Military Hospital in Iserlohn/Westphalia (West Germany) where the family was stationed. As part of a military family, she enjoyed a childhood filled with travel, which developed into a passion that
continued throughout her life.
A dedicated student, Jeannine obtained: an Honours BCom (McGill University),
then a Master's in International Economics (Institut de Hautes Etudes Internationales) in Geneva, Switzerland, and a PhD in Economics (University of California) in Santa Cruz. Her career as an economist included working at, the OECD in Paris, the Bank of Canada, where Jeannine held various positions eventually becoming Senior Policy Advisor, then as VicePresident (Programs) at C.D. Howe Institute. Until recently, Jeannine was owner & CEO of an economic consulting firm.
Jeannine approached life with compassion and kindness. She was generous
with her time, always willing to help others. Her warm smile would brighten a
room. She had a great sense of humour, enjoyed laughing with family and
friends. As an outdoors enthusiast, Jeannine enjoyed running, hiking, skiing as
well as practicing yoga. She shared her passion for travelling with her two sons,
with several trips to Europe, annual ski trips to MontTremblant as well as a Disney Cruise. Her hobbies included, reading in preparation for her longstanding book club, creative writing, singing in choirs, and playing Scrabble. She took pride in completing a marathon, as well as several races with her sons. A passionate feminist, she encouraged women empowerment and always stood for what was right.
She will live in our hearts forever.
Cremation has occurred and a service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, condolences may be extended with a donation to The Ottawa
Food Bank or Indspire, organizations Jeannine supported for many years, or to a
charity of your choice.
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Nicole Bouchez
Christine Hanssens et Jean-Guy Goulet
Cela fait déjà un mois que Jeannine est morte. Tellement difficile à accepter le vide qu'elle laisse. Nos condoléances à toute la famille.
Sona Shrestha
This is incredibly shocking and sad. My deepest condolences to her family.
I will forever cherish Jeannine's friendship and the times that we spent together, starting as classmates and housemates during grad school in California, flatmates in DC during our internships, our trips to Peru, Colombia, New York and New Orleans, her visit to Manila where I am currently based, and many more...I'm so glad and grateful that we stayed in touch over the years and until very recently. She was an exceptional human being, a true friend who was always there to celebrate the high points and to talk and work through the tough times.
Gone too soon, but she lived a full and rich life, and she was much loved and admired by so many around the world. Her light will shine on. ❤️❤️❤️
Tracey Wickenden Brown
I met Jeanine in residence at McGill University and we went on to room together in an apartment. Jeanine was so friendly, kind and welcoming to me and made my year at McGill special through her friendship. My deepest condolences to her family. She was a special person with an open kind heart.
My condolences to Jeannine's family and friends. We were in graduate school together and we had reconnected on a recent visit to New York. I have fond memories of her. She will be missed. Apologies for the late note but I only just found out.