Born January 26, 1957 in Gray, France. Passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016 in Saanich Peninsula Hospital following 6 months of illness. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Diane; daughter, Adèle; sister, Elisabeth; brother, Bertrand; nieces, Sophie, Fanny, Fairo; nephew, Yoda and his family in France and Canada.
The family wish to thank the staff and Doctors at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care Ward and the BC Cancer Clinic for their exceptional care.
The Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
Flowers gratefully declined.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Didier has been, since the early 90s at UVic Continuing Studies and in cabaret evenings, a musical partner and a parler partner with whom I always practised my French. I will deeply miss these very special connections but thank Didier for taking the time to make them happen. I will never forget our last singsong together recently…..the joy and spark still very present in Didier’s eyes. Un vrai cadeau! Love and peace to his wife Diane and daughter Adèle…lovely to meet his brother Bertrand and sister Elisabeth, too!
To the family of Didier – so sorry to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed bumping into him on campus even to just to say hi. I remember working with him in Continuing Studies many years ago and always remember his kind and gentle nature. My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Pas si longtemps j’ai rencontré un ancien élève de LMF et on parlais de Didier, de sa bonne humeur et son sourire chaleureux. Je suis choqué d’apprendre ce matin à travers mon couriel qu’il n’est plus. Le nom de Didier fait partis des bon souvenirs que j’ai gardé de mes vacances d’été à Victoria.
Diane et Adèle, même si je vous ai jamais rencontrer c’est comme si je vous connais car Didier parlait toujours de vous, il vous aimais énormément. Mes sincère condoléances en ce douloureux moment. Que Dieu vous soutien durant ce temps difficile et vous couvre de ses bras d’amour.
Didier était un homme merveilleux et il sera à tout jamais manqué.
Dear Diane and Adele- we are so sorry to hear the sad news about Didier. We are in Australia and learned of this through Lynn. We are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope family and friends comfort you right now. Thinking of you with sympathy, Carolynn and Victor
C’est avec grande tristesse que nous avons appris que Didier nous avait quittés. Voilà plus de dix ans que nous avons eu la chance de travailler avec lui et pourtant, il est toujours resté présent dans nos conversations et nos pensées. Nous gardons de lui, entre tant de bons souvenirs, celui de son humour et surtout de sa grande bienveillance, presque paternelle, pour ceux qui l’entouraient.
Aujourd’hui, le choc d’apprendre son départ s’accompagne de chant choral, de la musique de Brassens, de Le Forestier… Nos pensées et toutes nos condoléances vont vers ses proches.
Sophie et Thomas
LMF
Our deepest condolences Diane. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Dear Diane and Adele,
We have fond, happy memories of our times together wth you both and Didier. Though separated by distance our summer visits on the Island always renewed our longtime friendship. Didier’s passing is an immeasurably great loss for you, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Love and hugs from us both,
Neil and Sharon
Depuis que tu as fermé les yeux Didier
Une étoile s’est allumée dans le paradis des mélomanes.
Elle brille pour Diane et Adèle
Pour Zizou, Bertrand Sophie Fanny et leur famille
Pour tout les amis que tu laisses .
Qui as-tu rejoint trop tôt là-bas ?
Pour moi tu fais partie des personnes
qui même loin sont toujours présentes.
Je ne le chanterai pas malgré mon envie,
Je ne veux pas t’écorcher une fois de plus les oreilles
Mais brille pour nous tous Mélodie.
Mes pensées ainsi que celle de Jacques, Boris, Mickaël, Etienne et leurs familles ainsi que mes frères et soeurs vous accompagnent.
Chère Diane,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Didier. We are grateful to have known him even if it was for a short time. His gentleness, his music and sense of humour won’t be forgotten.
Raquel et Cristina
Dear Diane, Adele and family,
It is with heavy hearts, we write these heartfelt condolences. We feel very fortunate to have known Didier, even though it was for such a short time. In that time we have come to know his as a kind, gentle person. Be sure that we would like to be there for you Diane. We would like to be a good neighbor and friend.