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Son of Alcide and Antoinette Gionet of Saint-Joseph, New Brunswick. Husband of Wendy Claire (nee Lane) Gionet and father of Joseline and Heather Gionet of Edmonton, Alberta. Sergeant Gionet joined the air cadet corp in 1961 and in 1965, he received the trophy as the best Flight Sergeant. Jean joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1967. After completing his basic training at RCAF Station St-Jean, Jean was transferred to RCAF Station Clinton, ON where he received his initial training in electronic. In May 1968, he re-mustered as a Traffic Technician and he went to CFB Borden for his training. After completion of his course in December of the same year, Jean was was transferred to 2 Air Movement Unit in Trenton, ON. In April 1973, Jean began his CC130 Loadmaster course. After graduation from the course, he joined 436 (T) squadron in Trenton. In October 1974, he was transferred to 435 (T) squadron in Edmonton, AB. Later, Jean joined the Tactical Airlift School still in Edmonton. Jean loved his family, his career and he was an excellent dart player. He enjoyed his time off by hunting and fishing. Also Jean was an active volunteer with the arrow club and the CFB Edmonton Saddle Club where he owned 2 horses. (Courtesy of The Logistics Movers Association)

Commemorated on Page 174 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.