Jacques Jolicoeur Obituary (1930 - 2023)

Winslow, Maine: Jacques L. Jolicoeur, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 7pm. Jacques (known as Jack to family and friends) had a challenging but rich and full life. He was born with a spinal and arm defect. His wonderful mother, Claire, fought for him to have a normal life and he was fortunate to be one of the first children treated at Shriners Hospital. Because of he and his family's hard work, he overcame most of his physical challenges and went on to be a captain of the Winslow H.S. football team, as well as playing basketball, and other activities. He then went on to graduate from Clark University, with a degree in business. He landed his dream job as a salesman in manufacturing, which allowed him to travel the country and the world. He loved being a traveling salesman. He was a wonderful provider for his family, which was very important to him. Throughout his life, he was generous to his family and to others. After semi-retiring from his full-time job, he ran several small businesses and became an active member of the community. He loved to go out to eat and socialize with friends and family. He was known for his joking manner, his sarcastic humor, and for being unapologetically himself. He was a member of the Masons, the Elks, the Calumet Club, and the Shriners Temple in Lewiston. Jacques was predeceased by his parents, Claire and Louis; sister Peggy; and former spouse, Elizabeth, with whom he maintained a supportive friendship. He is survived by his children, Joel and Judy Jolicoeur, son-in-law Frank Nava; nephew Tom Page; and niece, Michelle Roberts. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To honor Jack's memory, donations can be made to the Shriner's Hospital. Joel and Judy would like to thank Mark Nale, Beth Levesque, and all the friends who supported us in caring for our dad in his later years.