Obituary of Alexander "Jack" Trudeau

(Retired Dep’t of National Defence) Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 11th, 2017; Alexander John “Jack” Trudeau of Arnprior (Sandy Hook) passed away following a lengthy illness. He was 87. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Darlleen (nee L’Abbé). Dearly loved and proud father of John (Tracey) of White Lake; Richard (Joanne) and Kevin (Brenda), both of Arnprior. Cherished “Pappy” of Shannen, Jonathan, Jessica, Michael, Alexander, Julie and Scott. Predeceased by his parents: Sidney and Esther (nee Findley) Trudeau as well as brothers: Charlie (Marion of Arnprior) and Jim (Esther of B.C.). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A quiet, gentle man, Jack was happiest when with family or at his beloved farmland at White Lake. His love of hunting and the outdoors will live on in his children and grandchildren. He will be missed. Friends were invited to join Jack’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, January 13th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again after 10 a.m. Saturday. A Funeral service follow in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning commencing at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Jack, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Legion Tribute Friday evening at 6:30.