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JEAN (JOHNNIE) PIERRE LEMAITRE

Born: Feb 02, 1964

Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2006

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JEAN (JOHNNIE) PIERRE LEMAITRE February 2, 1964 July 30, 2006 Johnnie died in a tragic accident in Toronto. He was born in Goodsoil, SK and grew up in Winnipeg, MB. He attended St. Charles Academy, St. Paul's High School, St. Paul's College, U of M, and the Faculty of Architecture, U of M. John eventually moved to Toronto. He worked at TD Woodhouse, then Scotia McLeod Direct Investing, as a Senior Investment Rep. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Margaret and Rudy; siblings, Theresa (Brian Begal), Mary Edith; nieces, Alexandra and Bénédicte; nephews, Elias and Samuel; his grandmother, great-aunts and great-uncles, aunts, uncles, cousins and many relatives in Canada, the Caribbean, and many other countries, and many close friends in Toronto and Winnipeg. Prayer Vigil will be on Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m., Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m., both at St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Ave. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to local art galleries, any of the schools he attended or charities of your choice. Arrangements gratefully entrusted to: KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 582-0973

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 05, 2006

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • I can't say that I really knew Johnnie, but, like many others at St. Mary's, I certainly knew who he was. Johnnie was a PRESENCE! For whatever reason, I thought of him today, surprised by the strong fondness and admiration I had in me for someone a few years out of my peer group, barely an acquaintance, really. I remembered his unfettered ability to make a charming spectacle of himself to unite a group (at a dance, party, game, ...) to just plain laugh and have fun. I remembered somehow knowing that he had a sophisticated mind well beyond our then youth. I have no idea how I knew that he was a talented artist. Or that he was by nature a principled egalitarian. Honestly, I'll bet Johnnie didn't even know my name (as things go in high school), but his radiant spirit still touched my heart today, all these many years later. That's some kind of special! - Posted by: Louise (Cherwick) Blais (Friend) on: May 12, 2022

  • I'm remembered him living on Telfer street. He was so tall and next to Andre Pickersgill was the smartest guy in class. - Posted by: Randy Froese (Went to wolseley school together) on: Jul 31, 2020

  • I dunno what it is about this month, but I have been missing you terribly. T. - Posted by: Theresa (sibling) on: Nov 26, 2017

  • Eleven years this year...I can truly say that I am not as pained this year as I have been in my past. I will see you again my little brother, but on that day I will be passing from this world to the next. Love you lots and for always and my life continues on without your physical presence but thats okay now. Love Theresa - Posted by: Theresa (sister) on: Jul 21, 2017

  • Can't believe 10 years is coming up. Reading the obituary still makes me tear up. I still wish you were alive and well and not just me talking into the ether. I have gone to psychics to console me in my grief and they say that you, John, are nearby and I can call out to you and you will be in my presence...although unseen. My life has some emptiness without you in it. I know that I will see you again...on the day I pass from my physical body, it's just the current loneliness I sometimes feel when I'm quietly sitting at home and I hear the world going by, that I'm really missing you. Love forever and always, Theresa - Posted by: Theresa (sibling) on: May 05, 2016

  • I used to tell John that 'he was my favorite brother in the whole world', his reply was, 'but Theresa I'm your only brother'. This was one of my favourite banters with him. I still miss ya Johnnie and probably will for the rest of my life. I don't wish for you to come home anymore but, every now and then I shed a tear or two for you. Love, from your number one sister, I am the oldest. XO - Posted by: Theresa LeMaitre (sister) on: Jan 05, 2015

  • Gone but not forgotten...Jean I miss your laughter and good humour. I toast your memory daily, sir! - Posted by: Kevin Krochak (friend) on: Mar 19, 2014

  • It was my good fortune to run into Johnny in about 2004 with my CBC colleagues, and we had a great gab, and I gave him all my time, and told him how much I had admired him in High School (he was a year ahead). He was very happy to see me and have a good chat, and he talked about a lot of things. I am very sorry when I heard this news, and wanted you to know that a good friend of the '83 student council he was, and I am here probably as the fellow who made the last connection to Pat Morhun, Gerry Scerbo and maybe, really, we all loved him. Rest in Peace. Johnny. - Posted by: Khal Shariff (friend) on: Oct 10, 2012

  • I love you Uncle Johnny and miss you. - Posted by: Bene () on: Mar 09, 2012

  • I remember Johnnie form U of M. We had a lot of fun at socials and in the Arts Lounge. He was a sweet guy. I will always have fond memories of him. I am so sorry for you loss. - Posted by: Ellie Harvie (Acquaintance) on: Aug 09, 2006

  • Jean was a character, he had a very contagious laugh we all got to enjoy while at work or play. I had the honour of befriending Jean and enjoying his company over many a drink. He will always be etched in my mind as a kind carefree individual who only wanted to be treated as he treated others. I will miss his presence for a long time. Sorry I could not be there to save you Jean. - Posted by: peter wasylina (Co-Worker) on: Aug 09, 2006

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