It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Joe Jerome of Gesgapegiag, at the age of 29 years.
Predeceased by his mom Margaret Jerome and his grandfather Richard Jerome.
He leaves behind his partner Kierra Martin, son Jaylen Reid Jerome, step daughter Kaley, his dad Robert Burnsed, his guardians, Marie Anne Jerome and Clement Bernard. Brothers Nicholas Jerome and Trevor Bernard, sister Christianne Jerome Bernard, nephews Oliver, Nicholas and Jayden, niece Melody, and his grandma Maggie Jerome.
Also many other family members and friends.
The family will receive your condolences at 120 Main Street, Gesgapegiag on Monday, September 22, 2025 starting at 4 p.m. until Wednesday September, 24 at 1.30 p.m.
Funeral service will be held at the Kateria Tekawitha Mission Gesgapegiag, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2 p.m. Burial to follow.
Professional services have been entrusted to the Henri Thibodeau Funeral Home Inc., a subsidiary of the HG Division network certified Distinction by the Corporation des Thanatologues du Québec and by the Bureau de Normalisation du Québec.
The management and staff of HG Division offer their deepest condolences to the family and thank them for their trust.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
I had the privilege to fish salmon with him
He was a great guide specially for young man
Much too young to quit this world
My sincere condolences to his family
Sincere condolences to his family, children and friends. Rest in peace
la vie est injuste trop jeune pour mourir sympathies
Please accept my most sincere condolences to his family, children and friends. Rest in peace
You all have my heartfelt sympathy for your recent loss.
You'll be in my thoughts throughout this difficult time.
May you rest in peace Joe
My deepest sympathies to Joe's family, friends and community, may the love and support of friends and family help you through the difficult days ahead.
God bless his heart, and may God give healing to his children, Kierra and Family.
Love, Hank, Johanne and Seth
I am still in disbelief that this has happened. Sending my sincerest condolences to all of Joe’s family and friends. May his spirit be guided with love and strength on his journey to the spirit world and may the Creator bring comfort, healing, and peace to all of you in the coming days. Hugs.
Toute mes sympathies à la famille
