John Enos Jacquard
On November 4, 2022, John Enos Jacquard of Edmonton, Alberta passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 83 years.
Born June 8, 1939, in Quinan, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late John and Margaret Jacquard. John was a retired member of the Canadian Army and served proudly with several units, including 84th Independent Field Battery (Royal Canadian Artillery), The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment of Canada), Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, The Canadian Airborne Regiment and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. After he retired, he loved to fish, and camp, especially at the Blueberry Hill RV Park in Athabasca. After a stroke in 2019 he became a resident at Kensington Shepherds Care where he was well looked after by the staff there.
He is survived by children, Keith Jacquard (Janice), Kevin Jacquard (Leslie Applegate), and Sue Jacquard. Grandchildren Douglas (Danita), Cassandre (Jessie), Johann, Tyler, William, Thomas, Troy and Marcus, great grandchildren Deakin, Kyla, Suri, Chael and Nate. Siblings, Pauline Cottreau, Jenny Cottreau, Geraldine Sweeney, Zelphie-Ann Surette (Paul), Roy Jacquard (Beth), Danny Jacquard (Ruth), Betty Muise (Raymond), and Genevive Neary (John).
Aside from his parents John was predeceased by his loving wife Nancy in July 2021.
Thanks to all the family and friends that have offered condolences and wishes. We are so grateful and appreciative. We would also like to thank the team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting The Canadian Cancer Society.
A Celebration of life and interment will be held in the Mausoleum, Friday November 18, at 4:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum 14611 Mark Messier Trail NW, Edmonton AB T6V 1H4
Condolence to the family from all members of the Edmonton Branch of the PPCLI Association. Once a Patricia Always a Patricia. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. May he Rest in Peace. VP
The Jacquard Family –
I write to express to you and your family the sincere condolences of the Patricia’s on the passing of John Jacquard. He has a very interesting career in the army with five regiments served.
The Regiment remembers John’s service, and the family I am sure are proud of that service. His name will be read in this year’s list of the lost when we read that out this week on November 11th, 2022 in the Sacred Space in Beechwood, the National Military Cemetery, Ottawa. His name will also be listed in the 2022 edition of the Patrician’s Last Post section, published in March 2023.
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Thank you for obviously supporting John in his expansive life. We are glad that he had a large and vibrant family and especially a loving wife.
Thank you all.
Brigadier-General Vince Kennedy (Retired)
Colonel of the Regiment
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
John was one of my instructors in basic training 1971, Gagetown NB. We subsequently served together in the Canadian Airborne Regiment including Cyprus in 1974 and the Canadian Airborne Center (Jump School) in Edmonton. Deepest condolences to all the family. Rest in Peace dear friend. VP Airborne.
James/Jim Ogden – how are you doing. Vince Kennedy
On behalf of all ranks of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters, please accept our condolences on the recent passing of John Enos, a proud member of our Regiment. His name will be added to our Last Post so his Regiment and friends whom he served with will remember his spirit and history.
Regimental Major
Maj Cory A.J. Foley, CD
Regimental Warrant Officer
WO Gregory G. Davis, CD
To the extended Jacquard Family: On behalf of both the Serving component and the Association of The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (L EDMN R), I wish to offer our sincere condolences to you all regarding the recent passing of your father / grand father – John Enos Jacquard. He was quite the soldier / paratrooper / Sr NCO / Officer and always a true friend to us all in uniform. “Fair winds and soft landings”. // VP / AIRBORNE / Fears No Foe
L Edmn R – LCol Christopher Barr (CO) and CWO Mark Denney (RSM)
LER Association – Capt (Ret’d) Jack Bowen
We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing, didn’t know until reading this Feb19, 2023. We wold our park about five years ago, but so remember all the wonderful times John and Nancy gave us at BlueBerry Hill RV Park. Our Condolences
Stan and Judy Sutherland