Jean-Claude Nadeau, 61, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday, April 1 at TBRH.
John was born in Kirkland Lake, March 17, 1954 to Emelda and Armand Nadeau. The family then moved to Thunder Bay. John began his career for Great Lakes as a skidder operator and soon his passion for driving took hold.
He became a truck driver until his retirement making many life-long friends in the forestry industry from Dryden to Nipigon. He would take drives down bush roads just to smell the trees and loved to meet friends at Robin`s to chat. John also had a passion for animals, especially horses, and loved to watch his daughter ride.
John is lovingly remembered by partner Debbie Arsenault, children John (Jacky), Dan (Dawn-Marie), Wesley (Julie) and Emilee Nadeau, brothers Norman (Becky), Paul (Andrea), and Diane Flint (Rod).
His many nieces and nephews will miss him dearly. Also special to John is family Michelle, Diane, Debra, Sherilyn, Armand, Gabrielle, George and Camielle. John was predeceased by his parents and by his daughter`s mother Genevieve Perrier and his son Cody. His grandchildren – Paige, Kole, Zack and Lola will always have grandpa in their hearts.
A graveside funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 for the late (John) Jean-Claude Nadeau in Sunset Memorial Gardens 3200 Oliver Road at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in care of Jenkens Funeral Home.
