The loss of Francine Chartrand Dutrisac

Another sad announcement — and once again, we mourn.

I have just been informed of the passing of Francine Chartrand Dutrisac.

Francine was a woman of action, well known, respected and appreciated by the Francophone community for her professionalism and her expertise. For over 25 years, she held several management positions in the post-secondary education field as well as having led numerous committees on education and culture.

Francine was a visionary who received several professional distinctions throughout her career including the Medal of Excellence of the Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la capital nationale and an Award of Merit from the Réseau des Cégeps et des Collèges francophones du Canada.

On a more personal note, Francine was a devoted human whose commitment to engage were highly appreciated by members of her community. She was always prepared to generously give of her time. With her passing, we are also losing a friend: a friend who was never hesitant to help the Commissioner’s Office set up my various meetings in Northern Ontario, thanks to her vast network of contacts!

I would like to express my deepest condolences — both personally and on behalf of the Commissioner’s Office — to Denis Hubert Dutrisac, Francine’s husband, as well as to her family and friends and the entire staff of Collège Boréal.