Jacob passed away after a lengthy illness at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario on Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at 30 years of age.
Jacob will be greatly missed by his parents Kevin Denis and Anne-Marie Laliberté-Denis of Tiny, Ontario and his older brother Scott Denis (Jess) of Barrie, Ontario.
Deeply loved grandson of Joseph and Shirley (nee Doucette) Denis of Midland, Ontario and Aimé and Edna (nee Restoule) Laliberté of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.
Dear nephew of Catherine (Tom) Flynn, Dale (Lisa) and Kelly (Eric) Kussen. He is also survived by his cousins, great aunts, great uncles and great cousins as well as many close friends.
Jacob was very talented. In his youth he won many awards at the Y’s Men’s Music Festivals for guitar, piano and vocal competitions and for skateboarding. In high school he excelled and won awards for track and field running and pole vaulting.
He studied fitness at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and bodybuilding became his passion. He won the 2017 Festival City Championship for Best Overall Men’s Physique and took First Place for Men’s Physique Medium in Stratford, Ontario. He was photographed in “Muscle Insider” Body Building Magazine February/March 2019.
He worked as a fitness instructor, then at Nissan and Nutrafarms as a successful salesman in London, Ontario.
Jacob loved his family. He especially loved fishing with his Grandpapa and pedal boating with his Grandma at their cottage in Temagami. At home he enjoyed swimming in the family pool, movie nights with mom and long talks with his dad. He loved to cook for his family and always had his dog Hugo by his side. He enjoyed family gatherings at his Nanny and Papa’s home. He looked up to his brother Scott and greatly treasured their relationship.
Private Family Services with inurnment at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Midland.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts can be donated to Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario. (Info at rvhkeeplifewild.ca/ways-to-give/memorial-giving/)
Condolences
Jamie Grant
May 26, 2024Words can't describe how shocking this terrible news hit us . Us the Grant family very saddened by your the loss of Jacob . He really was a terrific person . Anne-Marie and Kevin god bless you in this time of sorrow , great memories last forever.
garry and nancy pryor
May 26, 2024Kevin and Anne Marie ,Nancy and I are sorry to here about Jacob our prayers thoughts are with you in this very difficult time
Carlie
May 25, 2024Jacob was a very important part of my young life. I will carry his memory with me forever. His laugh, his smile, his dancing, his art, his humour, it will be with me forever. I am praying for his mother, who he loved more than anything in this world. sending so much love.
Corinna
May 23, 2024Anne- Marie and Kevin, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Jacob. My deepest sympathy 💐
Alisha Dusome
May 23, 2024I will cherish my childhood memories with Jacob forever. He was always laughing and so full of life. There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I am thinking of you all and so grateful for the time I did get to know and spend with Jacob. I will cherish this always.♥️
Adrienne Dunn
May 22, 2024Dear Anne Marie & Kevin Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time🙏♥️
Thérèse Maheu
May 22, 2024Chers Kevin et Anne-Marie, Mes condoléances les plus sincères. Je garde tellement de beaux souvenirs du p'tit garçon charmant que j'ai eu le plaisir d'avoir comme élève en maternelle et jardin. Que la force pour surmonter cette dure épreuve se retrouve dans vos beaux souvenirs de ce cher garçon!
Lindsay, Janie & Auntie Dorothy
May 21, 2024Kevin, Anne-Marie...thinking of you and your family. Sending our heartfelt condolences 💙. Love and hugs to you all. May you find peace, comfort in the loving memories you shared with Jacob.
Ocean Woods
May 21, 2024I’m so sorry. Jacob was a great childhood friend of mine and we had so many memories together. He was inspirational with his fitness and his drive to become great. Rest in peace my old friend.
Raymond and Janet St.Louis
May 21, 2024Dear Anne and Kevin. So sorry to hear of Jacob's passing away. Our hearts are hurting for you both. Thinking of you all with love and hugs. xoxo
Toni & Bill Sajan
May 21, 2024Dear Anne Marie & Kevin Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Sending our love. Toni & Bill 😔❤️❤️🦋
Keith and Carol Whorley
May 21, 2024Dear Anne and Kevin and Aime and Edna. We were shocked to hear your Jacob had passed away. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at such a difficult time. Such a young man to pass so soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we send our love. 💕💕💕Keith and Carol