JACQUES B. DEJEAN

Our beloved son, Jacques Bernard DeJean (1993-2025) passed away in Westfield, MA on November 25, following a long difficult battle with his mental health and substance abuse. Formerly of Granville, MA and Granby, CT, Jacques graduated from STCC in 2013 as an HVAC systems and sales professional. He was hard working and passionate about his profession, physics, thermodynamics, and energy efficiency.

He loved his family, friends, and his dogs, and was a deeply caring soul who would help anyone. He was smart, genuine, funny, insightful, a Little League Baseball phenomenon behind the plate, and passionate about teaching his daughter all he knew. A ringleader who loved to push the limits, he could be counted on to create a little chaos.

Jacques is survived by his father, John “JB” DeJean, Jr. of Ludlow, MA his mother, Kathryn DeJean of Westfield, MA his brothers Forrest Ridley of Colchester, CT and Jean-Luc DeJean of Templeton, MA, their partners and spouses, his grandmother Rosemary DeJean of Houston, TX, the true loves of his life, his young daughter Jade Rosemary and her mother Katelyn DeJean of Enfield, CT, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and long-time friends.

His funeral will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 with calling hours at 10 am and service at 11, followed by a celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to The Church of the Atonement with a notation For the Benefit of Jade DeJean.

Arrangements are under the direction of Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com