- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1957
- Date Of Death: September 30, 2021
- State: New Mexico
The family of Jude Fournier (born Dennis Gerald Fournier) is saddened to share his sudden death on September 30, 2021. Jude was an exemplary person with an extraordinary heart for humanitarian service.
Jude was born the fifth of seven children on January 25, 1957 to Alvina (Brown) and George Fournier in Bay City Michigan. Jude spent his entire life in faith-based ministry. He was a member of the Franciscan Friars of St. Bonaventure Provence from 1978 through 1987. During his years as a Franciscan Friar, Dennis assumed the name Jude Mary, and that name has endured.
In 1998 Jude spent the summer in Nicaragua with “Witness for Peace” during their civil war. He went back to Nicaragua to help with relief efforts and rebuilding. In 2005, after the Indian Ocean tsunami, he spent a month in Sri Lanka assisting with relief efforts. Jude has traveled twice to Haiti and various countries in Africa.
After his retirement from John XXIII Catholic Community, Jude has served as bereavement minister, spiritual director, and hospice chaplain.
Jude touched the lives of many and built enduring friendships through his lifetime commitment to helping others near and around the world.
Jude is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Daniel. He is survived by his soulmate, Sydney Gunthorpe, his five siblings, Carol, Don, Kay, Mary Jo, Theresa, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
May the Angels lead Jude into paradise.
