LEROUX, JACQUES

Born in Timmins April 21, 1935 passed into the Lord's arms January 19, 2015. Predeceased by his wife, Jane (Pennington), parents Joe and Juliette Leroux, sisters Marie Ducker, Rose Meloche, and Carmen BrittSurvived by sons Bernard (Johanne) Stephan (Sandy) Vince (Tracy) his sister, Juliette Swink (Earl)and friend Mary Leroux-Strobl, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Jack resided in North Bay from 1954 to 1977 when he owned and operated JBL Hair Den, then resided in Bruce Mines until 2011. Jack was an accomplished scuba and hard hat diver, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23, a member of the Canadian Navel Association, and an officer with the North Bay Sea Cadets. He enjoyed many of his retirement years in Bruce Mines by the waters of Lake Huron, where he compiled a genealogy of his family and association with the Metis and Algonquin ancestry. Relationships were precious to Jack, and he enjoyed and appreciated the visits from friends and relatives, many of whom traveled to North Bay to spend time with him in his last days. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held in the spring. Cremation arrangements entrusted to HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES.  Online condolences can be made at www.hillsidefuneral.ca