Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.
Sevigny, Jean Baptiste
JEAN BAPTISTE SEVIGNY, age 91, of Lethbridge passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
JEAN BAPTISTE SEVIGNY, age 91, of Lethbridge passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Jean was born on October 28, 1928 on the family farm in Chauvin to Arthur and Jeanne Sevigny.
Jean is lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Victoria, his nine children and their spouses, 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, as well as his brother, Laurent.
Jean is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Jeanne, his sister, Juliette, his brother, Philip, his grandson, Jared and his daughter-in-law, Phyllis.
Jean and Victoria and their nine children lived on the family farm until 1974 when they moved to Grand Centre. Jean worked for the town public works department for 20 years. After his retirement in 1994, Jean and Victoria moved to Taber, followed by their final move to Lethbridge.
Jean loved to watch Stampede Wrestling, enjoyed camping as well as fishing with family and friends. In his later years he enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer and he was always up to a good game of cribbage.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Albert Sayson celebrating.
Jean will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Jean, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
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My sympathy to your family on the passing of you father, grandfather and great grandfather from all of mine.
Dear Vic and family, John was a very good friend and neighbor. Our sympathies on his passing. Sincerely Ruth, Melvin, Bev, Eugene, Kevin, Kathy, Daryn, Joanne and families
To the Sevigny Family Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Remembering many memories visiting when you were in Chauvin. Sending all of you blessings. Sorry for your loss. God bless.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. Thoughts are with you guys. Bernice and Cory.
Dear Victoria & family: Our sympathies to all on the loss of John (Jean); beloved husband, Dad, father-in-law, Grandpa & Great Grandpa. We have many memories of time spent with all of you when you lived/farmed in the Chauvin area. Dad (Albert Delemont) used to tell stories of time spent at the Sevigny farm during his growing up years, especially when his Dad was away serving in the military during WWII. Lots of great memories. Hugs to all. Take care of your Mom