Henry Donald Jacques1 
M, #26535, b. Jul 15, 1940, d. Dec 11, 2015
| Father* | Albert Francis Jacques1 b. Jan 14, 1908, d. Feb 18, 1962 |
| Mother* | Bernadette Marie St. Onge1 b. Apr 7, 1912, d. circa 1997 |
Family | Sylvia Jean Fletcher | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Jul 15, 1940 | Henry Donald Jacques was born on Jul 15, 1940 at Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, United States .1 |
| Nickname | Jul 15, 1940 | He was also known by the nickname of Jake. |
| He was the son of Albert Francis Jacques and Bernadette Marie St. Onge.1 | ||
| Death* | Dec 11, 2015 | Henry Donald Jacques died on Dec 11, 2015, at age 75 at Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. |
| Obituary | Dec 16, 2015 | OBITUARY: Henry Jake Jacques, 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born in St. Albans on July 15, 1940 the son of Albert Francis and Bernardette (St. Onge) Jacques. By trade, Jake was a Building Trades Journeyman Steamfitter. He had phenomenal abilities with his hands coupled with great math skills that made him a master of many trades including plumbing, welding, heating, industrial boiler repair, steam fitting, carpentry, engine repair and the uncanny ability to fix anything. A perfectionist in almost all things, fishing with Hank was like " He had eyes in the water". He was the owner of H & H Bait Company on Battery St. for years, supplying the fishing community with quality gear, bait, stories and jokes. Although he was a perfectionist, he was the first to poke serious fun at himself. He was an eloquent, patient , and demanding teacher. He was described one time by an admiring customer as a "Diamond in the Rough". As a young man, his strength was Herculean. His friends never wondered about his pride and joy, as everyone knew it was his children and grandchildren. He was a unique character who will live in our hearts forever. We all loved him and will miss him. Dearly loved, he is survived by his three children and spouses: Don and Yvonne Jacques, Ron Jacques and Geniene and Gerald Harris. He was blessed with five grandchildren: Abby, Monique, Cameron and wife, Megan, Danielle, and Seth; his siblings: Bernard, Gloria and Paul and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings Francis, Victor and Madeleine. A memorial gathering will be held on this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave. with a time to share memories at 7p.m. Published by The Burlington Free Press on Dec. 16, 2015.2 |