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3747 General Pierre Sénécal
SÉNÉCAL, PierreIt is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of General Pierre Sénécal, on November 27, 2023, at the age of 88. He was the son of the late Abondius Sénécal and the late Irma Lachance. Loving husband to Doris Sénécal (née Giguere), father to Diane (Tommy Mega) and Suzanne (Ron Larabie), beloved grandfather to Nihal and Dina. Born in Montréal on April 20, 1935, General Sénécal studied in Trois-Rivières where he first took up arms with the Académie de la Salle Cadet Corps. In 1952 he was among the first group of Officer Cadets at Collége Militaire Royal (CMR), St-Jean. He left CMR to continue his officer's course with the Officer Cadet Program in Borden in 1954. On December 18, 1954 he joined 1R22eR. During the following seven years, of which 1956-1957 in Germany, he successively commanded 10 platoon, deputy and later commander Reconnaissance Platoon. Commanded several courses for junior NCOs and went to Depot R22eR in 1961 where he became Training Officer for Services Company. Promoted captain he took over command of the Infantry Company until his departure for the Congo in January 1963 where he served the United Nations as Liaison Officer to the Congolese Army. In 1964 he became Staff Officer at Eastern Quebec Area following which he was appointed Adjutant for one year with 2R22eR in Germany from 1966-67. He studied at the Staff College in Kingston over 1967 to 1968. From 1968 to 1973 he occupied successively the post of Commander B company 3R22eR including a tour in Cyprus, Staff Officer Personnel at Base Valcartier, Chief of Operations at 5 Brigade Group and Chief Administration at Base Valcartier. He commanded the first battalion of his Regiment at Lahr Germany, from 1973 to 1975. Posted to Mobile Command he was staff officer for regional operations until his promotion to Colonel in 1977. Transferred to the National Defence Headquarters, he was appointed special assistant to the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff. From July 1978 to August 1981 he commanded Base Montreal. He completed course 35 of the National Defence College in 1982. In July 1982 he was promoted to Brigadier-general and on 26 July he was appointed to National Defense Headquarters as Director General Reserves and Cadets. In July 1983 he is accredited as Canadian Defence Attache in France and Switzerland and in August 1987 he returned to Canada as Deputy Chief of the Operational Research and Analysis Establishment in Ottawa. General Sénécal is appointed to the Order of Military Merit as Officer. He has received the Canadian Decoration. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral, 385 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pierre's memory to the Friends of the Canadian War Museum would be greatly appreciated. Friends of the Canadian War Museum To send flowers to the family of Pierre Sénécal, please visit Tribute Store. |