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JOHN (JACK) ROBICHAUD
Date of Passing: Nov 19, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN (JACK) ROBICHAUD
It is with saddened hearts we announce John (Jack) Robichaud passed away peacefully at the age of 84 at the Grace hospital on November 19, 2024. He was born in Chatham, New Brunswick and is predeceased by his parents, and brother Robert. Jack is survived by his brother Ronald (Wanda) and family.
He also leaves his loving wife of 63 years Shirley, son Joseph, daughter Elizabeth Vandervelde (Peter), granddaughter Lauren Almeida (Joseph), great-grandchildren Jacob, Abigail, Hannah and Grace. Grandson Eddie Vandervelde. Nieces, nephews and friends.
Jack was proud of his 31 years in the military and from there he moved on to Bristol Aerospace, joined Knights of Columbus and then retired. Jack was the person who would share a cup of coffee, a drink or some friendly chat.
"Come to me, those who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Shirley and her family would like to thank the staff on the 5th floor of the Grace hospital for taking such good care of him.
Cremation has taken place, and a small family service will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 30, 2024, Nov 30, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Our deepest condolences to Shirley and family. We always enjoyed “catching up on the week’s events “ before Mass on Sundays. Jack’s unique way of telling a story always made us smile! A truly wonderful man. May he rest in peace and enjoy his eternal reward with our loving Saviour. - Posted by: Gerald & Janet Brunger (Friends) on: Nov 30, 2024
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My condolences to Shirley and the family. Jack was a good friend and fellow veteran and Knight. Always full of stories and loved to laugh. Rest in peace Jack you will be missed. - Posted by: Dave Patterson (Friend) on: Nov 30, 2024