C’est avec une profonde tristesse que ses amis annoncent le décès d’Anne Jolicoeur, survenu le 19 avril 2026. Une série de crises médicales tragiques est survenue en décembre dernier, alors qu’elle se trouvait dans sa résidence secondaire à Cozumel, au Mexique. Pendant les quatre mois qui ont suivi son retour à Ottawa, son état de santé s’est dégradé jusqu’à ce qu’elle ait finalement du mal à le supporter. Elle s’est éteinte paisiblement, entourée de ses proches.
Femme rayonnante qui vivait sa vie avec une passion, un enthousiasme et une détermination sans faille, Anne restera dans la mémoire de ses nombreux amis, parents et collègues comme une personne intelligente, curieuse, aimable, généreuse et pleine de vie. Amie dévouée, elle était toujours prête à rendre service, que ce soit pour un simple trajet en voiture jusqu’à l’aéroport ou pour une épreuve plus difficile. Anne était toujours disponible. Plongeuse experte, Anne s’épanouissait pleinement lorsqu’elle voyageait à travers le monde, notamment pour explorer des sites de plongée exceptionnels. Il y a quelques années, elle avait fait l’acquisition d’un appartement à Cozumel et partageait son temps entre ce nouveau pied-à-terre et ses voyages autour du monde, toujours en quête d’aventure et de plongée.
Fille bien-aimée de feu Liliane Jolicoeur et de feu Rhéal Jolicoeur, Anne laisse dans le deuil son frère Jean-Marc, ses sœurs Helen Adie et Louise Scully, ainsi que de nombreux autres membres de sa famille au Canada et aux États-Unis. Anne avait un grand cercle d'amis, pour lesquels elle était une source d'inspiration et un guide précieux. Son absence se fera cruellement sentir.
Nous exprimons notre profonde gratitude à tous ceux qui ont accompagné Anne durant ses derniers mois. Nous tenons à remercier tout particulièrement le personnel dévoué des services de travail social, de néphrologie et de soins palliatifs et de soutien de l'Hôpital d'Ottawa, Campus Général, ainsi qu'Andrea Sekula, infirmière de liaison spécialisée de l'Hôpital Costamed de Cozumel.
Conformément aux volontés d'Anne, il n'y aura ni visites ni funérailles. Ses amis organisent une fête en son honneur qui aura lieu cet été ou au début de l'automne. Les détails seront annoncés sur Facebook.
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Lise Krueger
Sharon Odell
My sincere condolences to Anne's family and friends. Anne and I worked at the NGC together, including through the 2001 strike. I will always remember her strong voice, and care for others. Her presence will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace dear Anne.
BettyAnn Bryanton
I’m shocked to learn this. I knew Anne from the many jazz events she attended. I am so very sorry that we’ve seen the last of Anne’s light, which shone wherever she went. My deepest condolences. - Betty Ann Bryanton
Janis Rosen
My heartfelt condolences to Anne’s family and friends. It is truly shocking and sad- especially given Anne’s zest for life itself. Such a beautiful person. Rest in peace.
Bob Ferris
My sincere condolences to Anne's family and friends. I had the good fortune to have known Anne as a colleague and friend. Anne was a great pro and mentor in the field of travelling exhibitons, at CMCP. She freely shared her knowledge and advice with me as I took on similar responsibility at another federal cultural institution.
Anne had a wonderful sense of humour and laugh. Perhaps my fondest memory I have was during a visit to her office at CMCP's new office, with its big window, adjacent to the Rideau Canal locks at Parliament Hill. As yet another boater came through the locks she commented on his appearance and interrupted our meeting to call - alert -her other colleagues about the boater who would soon be passing by their office windows as well. What a hoot! Thank you Anne.
sue steffen
Dear Anne,
We will miss you, your laugh and your continuing wonder at the world.
Davina Pearl
Dear Anne
This news is so hard to fathom.
I will miss your wonderful laugh and the light you carried everywhere.
May it continue to shine in all of us.
Maree Cox-Baker
I loved Anne dearly and I’m still coming to terms with her death. I will forever remember the wonderful time we had with her at her home in Cozumel. She touched so many people around the world, she was one of a kind.
Megan Richardson
Anne was one of the first people I met when, fresh out of grad school, I started at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography at Tunney’s Pasture. She was a generous and caring colleague, passionate about her work in travelling exhibitions and dedicated to the CMCP team. Over more than a decade we had many lively conversations, sharing stories of family and observations about life. It is so very sad that Anne is no longer with us. I will remember her laugh, her great humanity and her intelligence.
Celine Laverdure
Anne and I connected strongly In our adolescent years, in the early 70's. We were students at Belcourt High School, where we had adopted a somewhat rebellious persona. I fondly remember our endless phone conversations, late into the night: civil and women's rights, the counterculture movement, emancipation for all, the arts, literature and music scenes... our hungry young minds had much to explore! Not to mention our discovery of love and its many splendid facets... Dearest Anne, we kept in touch during our adult years ; my daughter Sonia and myself often visited you in your lovely Bolton Street adobe. As of late, health issues (on my part) made our encounters rarer, alas... Your sudden departure leaves me utterly bereft, as you were for me a symbol of Life lived at its fullest... Adieu, ma belle amie, je t'aime pour toujours...
I am still in shock at the news. Although I had not seen Anne for many years, Anne left a positive impact and memories in every life she touched. The world lost a good one.