Jean Joseph Albert PRIEUR

Passed away amidst his beloved nature at Lac Bataille, on Wednesday, October 23, 2002. Valiantly fighting an aggressive foe like lung cancer seems quite natural to those who knew "Big Johnny" especially when he was advocating on their behalf. Be it while he was in the RCMP, the Airforce Military Police or the Security Department of the Canadian Public Service, Johnny was revered by his friends and had their respect for not only the way he worked but also for the way he lived, travelled the world and especially when he cooked for us. He was a vibrant "bon vivant" and racconteur. Johnny is survived by his beloved wife Isabelle (Sullivan), sons Francois and Jean (his wife Terry) and granddaughters Alexandra. Adrienne is hosting him at her heavenly banquet table. Jean was blessed by a very close and loving family which included 10 brothers and sisters, the late Germaine (the late Richard Gallagher), Cecile (the matriarch of this strong and loving family), Jacqueline (the late Marshall Sprental), Jeanne (the late Oliver Jarry), Gerard (the late Coral), Jacques (Paulette), Guy (Jacqueline), Marcel (Louise) and the late Leon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Pauline. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, October 28th in Sturgeon Falls. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. The Ottawa Citizen, 26-10-2002