The Quebec convenience store industry is in mourning with the passing a few days ago of Jacques Beaudry, President of Beaudry-Cadrin (owner of the Beau-Soir banner) and a well-known, loved and respected personality.<\/p>\n
The President of the Board of the Quebec Convenience Stores Association (QCSA)<\/a>, Pascal Laporte, made the announcement this morning.<\/p>\n “It is with great sadness that I must announce the passing of Jacques Beaudry. Founding member of QCSA, Jacques is a pillar of our industry. He will have succeeded in having the business of “d\u00e9panneur” recognized as an industry in its own right. Thank you Jacques and rest in peace!” – Pascal Laporte<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The QCSA<\/a> paid him a heartfelt tribute last fall (see article here<\/a>) but because of health problems, Jacques Beaudry could not attend.<\/p>\n He had, however, a speech delivered by Pascal Laporte which, knowing his sense of humour, ended like this:<\/p>\n “I do not wish you good evening (“bonsoir” in French), but Beau-Soir!”\u00a0 – Jacques Beaudry<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The family will receive condolences at the Funeral Complex des Trembles, 15005 Sherbrooke Street East, Pointe-Aux-Trembles, QC H1A 3X1.<\/p>\n The schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n – Friday, April 13 from 14h to 17h and from 18h to 21h;<\/p>\n – Saturday 14th April from 10h to 11h30.<\/p>\n On Saturday at 11:30 am, a funeral service for family and friends will be held at the chapel of the funeral complex.<\/p>\n And for those who would like to watch Jacques Beaudry’s tribute on video (in French only), here is it.<\/p>\n So long Jacques, we will miss you!<\/p>\n