Suzanne Jutras, Gabriel Jasmin, Chantal Raymond and Loucas Perreault Death – Four Victims Identified in Montreal South Shore Helicopter Crash

Suzanne Jutras, Gabriel Jasmin, Chantal Raymond and Loucas Perreault Obituary

The communities of Montreal’s South Shore, Sherbrooke, and the Haut-Richelieu region are mourning the tragic loss of Suzanne Jutras, Gabriel Jasmin, Chantal Raymond, and Loucas Perreault, who died in a devastating helicopter crash on Saturday afternoon in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec.

The fatal accident has left families, friends, colleagues, and loved ones grieving four lives lost in a tragedy that has deeply affected communities across the province.

Cause of Death

According to the Sûreté du Québec, the four occupants died after the helicopter crashed and caught fire near Rang des Écossais, off Highway 10, at approximately 2:30 p.m.

All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash, and the official cause of the accident has not yet been determined.

Remembering Suzanne Jutras

Suzanne Jutras, 50, was an experienced helicopter pilot who had flown for many years and owned two helicopters.

She was remembered by the family festival Les Félixeries, where she had volunteered as a pilot for three years. The organization honored her kindness, generosity, and passion for aviation while extending condolences to her partner, family, and friends.

The Haut-Richelieu UPA Union also expressed sympathy to her husband, Yves Boulais, and to everyone affected by her passing.

Gabriel Jasmin Remembered

Gabriel Jasmin was known throughout the Sherbrooke region as a radio host with 106.1 Énergie.

His death has brought profound sadness to colleagues in Quebec’s broadcasting community. Bell Media, which owns the station, shared its condolences following the loss of its colleague.

Jasmin is also remembered as a devoted father, leaving behind a daughter whom he shared with his partner, Océane Perreault.

Chantal Raymond and Loucas Perreault

Chantal Raymond and her son, Loucas Perreault, were also among the victims of the crash.

According to Océane Perreault, the helicopter flight had been planned as a special celebration for her mother before it ended in unimaginable tragedy. She has spoken of the overwhelming grief of losing her mother, brother, and partner in a single accident.

Their deaths have left an irreplaceable void within their family and among everyone who knew them.

Communities United in Grief

The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of support from across Quebec as neighbors, coworkers, broadcasters, aviation enthusiasts, and community organizations remember the four victims.

While investigators continue working to establish exactly what caused the helicopter to crash, loved ones are choosing to focus on honoring the lives of Suzanne Jutras, Gabriel Jasmin, Chantal Raymond, and Loucas Perreault rather than the tragedy that took them away.

Their memories will live on through the families they loved, the friendships they built, and the communities they touched.

Information Disclaimer

This obituary is based on the information provided regarding the fatal helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, Quebec. The victims have been identified as Suzanne Jutras, Gabriel Jasmin, Chantal Raymond, and Loucas Perreault. The official cause of the helicopter crash remains under investigation, and no final determination has been released by authorities.