Jean Guy Dupuis

Obituary

After a short stay in the hospital, Jean-Guy Dupuis passed away on Thursday June 3, 2021 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 87 (3 days short of 88).

Jean-Guy is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeannette (née Champagne) and his family: Guy (BarbTeichroew), Louise (MaureenOlson), Raynald (Gaétane Sabourin), Philip, Justin and Raymond Champagne (Lisbeth Savard) as well as his 14 grand-children and two great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Wilfrid and Marie-Louise (née Gagné).Jean-Guy was the 7th of ten children: Théodore (Germaine Trudel), Roger (Léontine St. Godard), Alida (Edmond Bouchard), Thérèse (Charles-Émile Roy), René (Rose-Marie Godard and Roma Aquin), Aimé (Jeannine Bérard), Ulysse (Jeannine Baril), Gérard (Irène Brunette) and Arthur (Dorothée Vincent).

Jean-Guy was born and raised on River lot 183 in St. Jean-Baptiste where he spent almost the entirety of his life. On November 22, 1958, he married Jeannette Champagne and together they started their family. A good provider, Jean-Guy supported his family with the farm until the early 1970’s at which time he decided to pursue a different career: carpentry. Having completed his upgrading, he went to Red River College to obtain his certification in carpentry. This career brought him to job sites near and far as he worked on construction sites of houses, apartment blocks, Assiniboine Park Zoo, various bridges and even a grain elevator. He was willing to travel long distances for work to ensure that his family was well looked after. When work as a carpenter was brought to a standstill due to a strike, Jean-Guy started working at a bus manufacturing plant in Morris (Sheller-Globe, which later became Superior Bus Manufacturing). His leadership skills were so appreciated that he became foreman and subsequently production manager for the company. When the bus plant in Morris closed down, he returned to his carpentry work. He pursued this career until the age of 67 at which time he started a job with the rural municipality of Montcalm maintaining the water quality for the region. He was renowned for the cleanliness of the water plant facility and the meticulous records he kept.

Besides work, Jean-Guy appreciated nature. He loved animals both domestic and wild. Fishing along the riverbank where he grew up brought him rest from the busyness of family life and work. He also enjoyed gardening; sharing and eating the fruit of his labors brought him both great pride and joy. When time allowed it, he loved to gocamping with family and friends. As life slowed him down, he marvelled at the sight of songbirds coming to his bird feeders. When travelling was not an option, he immersed himself in books which allowed him to travel without leaving the comfort of his reclining chair. Above all this, his greatest pleasure came from helping anyone in need be it his children, grandchildren, neighbors,and the community (he was an active member of the local Knights of Columbus)with his many skills and his life experiences. Jean-Guy will be missed by many.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Pavillon (Villa Youville) in Ste Anne for the care and attention they gave to Jean-Guy in his year living there. It brought peace of mind to know his needs were wellmet at a time when visitors were limited due to the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Paroisse St Jean-Baptiste Parish in his honour.

Cremation has already taken place. A funeral service will be held at a later date. It will take place at the St Jean-Baptiste Catholic Parish which will be followed by interment at the parish cemetery.

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