Joseph Baillargeon JR Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Baillargeon Jr. DVM - our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered his heavenly home on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born June 22, 1933 in Muskegon, Mi. to Joseph and Marguerite Baillargeon. Joe was the youngest of three siblings; Doris DeLong Rinard, who preceded him in death in 2016 and Virginia Bayne, who survives him. Joe was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country for eight years. As a retired Navigator, he was a member of the U S Air Force Photomappers Association. As a graduate of Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, he went on to become a partner at Jensens Animal Hospital in Petoskey, Mi. He retired from his practice 10 years ago and became a full-time resident of Englewood, Florida where he had vacationed for many years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn in 2012. He is survived by his wife Cheryl (Albert); his children Joseph and Debbie Baillargeon of Holland, Mi., Jeffery Baillargeon of Brutus, Mi., James and Jacqueline Baillargeon of Bloomfield Hills, Mi., Mary and Scott Kerschner of Killeen, Tx. Cheryl's children; Laura and William Bath of Petoskey, Mi., Arthur and Gena Renaud of Boyne Falls, Mi., and Michael and Claudia Albert of Heidenheim, Germany. Also surviving is his sister Virginia Bayne of North Muskegon and brother-in-law Bruce Poel of Holland, Mi. Grandchildren are Joseph and Lisa Baillargeon, Sarah and Randy DeVries, Tom and Leah Baillargeon, Chelsea Baillargeon, Samantha Baillargeon, Garrett Kerschner, Kyle Bath, Jacob Bath, Grace Bath, and August Albert. Joe also enjoyed the pleasures of five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. At his request, cremation took place at Englewood Funeral Home in Englewood, Fl. and memorial service will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont, Mi., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM. There will also be a celebration of Joe's life in Petoskey, Mi. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM., at 4926 Lintlong Rd. A full meal will be provided, everyone is invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to Michigan State University/College of Veterinary Medicine Lucky Fund (A60707). 784 Wilson Rd. room F 130 East Lansing, Mi. 48824 ( This fund provides financial assistance for qualified clients who demonstrate a need and whose animal has a good prognosis for surgery.)

Joseph Baillargeon JR

June 22, 1933 - March 10, 2018

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Joseph Baillargeon JR

June 22, 1933 - March 10, 2018

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