Quebec philanthropist Jacqueline Desmarais dies at 89

Jacqueline Desmarais, a Quebec philanthropist and widow of businessman Paul Desmarais, died Saturday at the age of 89, her family has announced. 
According to information provided by the family, a private funeral will be held in the coming days and will be followed by a memorial service at a later date. 
Born Jacqueline Maranger in Sudbury, Ont., Desmarais was recognized as one of the most important patrons of Quebec’s arts scene. Many Quebec musicians have be