Obituary of Jean Hebert
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Jean Pierre Hebert on December 6th , 2024, at the age of 87. Jean was a loving father and grandfather as well as a respected veterinarian who dedicated over 40 years to serving the community until his retirement in 2005.
Born in Montreal, Jean graduated with his veterinary degree and, soon after moved with his young family to Alberta. In 1965, he acquired his own veterinary practice in Sedgewick, where he became a trusted name in the community. For decades, Jean’s commitment to his practice was unwavering. With a focus on large animal care, he often worked through challenging weather conditions—snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures. Being called at all hours to stand in a pitch-black pasture during a minus-30-degree Alberta blizzard to assist with a difficult calving reflected his tireless dedication and will be fondly remembered by those who knew him.
Outside of work, Jean was well known for his love of sports and collecting. Regarding sports, whether it was hockey, baseball, football, curling, or golf, Jean could be found glued to the TV on weekends. He was beyond loyal to the Montreal Canadiens NHL team and could talk stats and plays from years past with remarkable recall. Being a Canadiens fan often led to good-natured ribbing at family dinners, but what Jean loved most of all was watching his grandsons play hockey and baseball well into his retirement years. He would attend their games, sometimes driving hours to do so, and his presence always inspired great performances from the grandkids.
Jean was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Jeanette, his wife Lisette, and son Stephen. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Paul (Estelle) and Robert (Michelen); his daughter, Linda (Ken); his sons Pierre and Joey (Shauna); and his four grandsons, Jesse, Zachary, Carter, and Kyzer, along with numerous nephews and nieces.
A private service will be held in memory of Jean, and the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice in his honor.
JP’s legacy of dedication, humor, hearty laugh, and love for family and sports will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
