Entouré de sa famille dans sa résidence à Ottawa, le 24 mai 2019 à 12h12, est décédé paisiblement et en dignité, André Proulx. Il était un pompier retraité du Service des incendies d’Ottawa, un membre du « Ottawa Curling Club » pendant plusieurs années, le garde du corps et l’assistant de Guy Hemmings dans le « Rockin’ the House Tour » de trois ans qui a débuté en 2001, avait gagné le championnat canadien des juniors au volleyball le 15 mai 1976 avec l’équipe Onion Patch et était un gros amateur de plusieurs autres sports. Il était le fils de Roger C. Proulx et de feu Claire Despard. Il laisse dans le deuil sa soeur Diane (Fred Rose), ses frères Pierre (Line Legault) et Claude (Blanca Barril Folch), son amie de longue date Frances Lommen, ses neveux et sa nièce Mark et Julia Rose, Benoit et David Proulx, ses oncles, tantes, cousins, cousines et de nombreux amis.
À la demande d’André, il n’y aura aucun service religieux. Une célébration de sa vie aura lieu plus tard en intimité. Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Société canadienne du cancer.
Surrounded by his family at his residence in Ottawa, André Proulx passed away peacefully and in dignity on May 24, 2019, 12:12 p.m., at the age 61. He was a retired Ottawa Firefighter, a long-time member of the Ottawa Curling Club, was Guy Hemming’s bodyguard and assistant in the 3 year “Rockin’ the House Tour” which started in 2001, won the 1976 Canadian Junior Volleyball Championship on May 15 with the Onion Patch Team and was a big amateur in many other sports. Son of Roger C. Proulx and the late Claire Despard. Dear brother of Diane (Fred Rose), Pierre (Line Legault), and Claude (Blanca Barril Folch). Also survived by his long time girlfriend Frances Lommen, his nephews and niece, Mark and Julia Rose, Benoit and David Proulx, his uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.
As requested by André, there will be no religious service. A private Celebration of his life will be held later on. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Lynne Harrison
Neil & Estelle Warren
Deepest condolences to Roger, Pierre, Claude and Diane. His many friends at Lac Sinclair are saddened by the news of Andre's passing.
Pat Titley
André was the guy that put a smile on every body, always happy and socializing. Loved by everyone he touched people from Ottawa to englewood florida where his name “superfrog “ even made it on the pub’s billboard.
You’re gonna be missed superfrog
Denise Letienne
Such a beautiful man... I had the pleasure of winning ´curling lessons’ of some sort, with Guy Hemmings... I had no idea who he was at the time, but his bodyguard was hilarious, and very entertaining. We had a fabulous friendship that lasted for years. Last I saw him was 8 years ago.... So sad to hear of your passing, André. Repose toi bien, Superfrog.
Doug Symons
my condolences to Family and friends... Andre will be missed by so many...
Steve and Donna Hainsworth
RIP Andre', Our friendship was short but our memories of you will last a lifetime.
Our condolences to your family and forever friend , Frances.
Josée Bigras et Richard Gervais
Toutes nos condoléances! Bien trop jeune pour partir. Nos pensées sont avec vous et vos coeurs vides. André est maintenant libre et en paix! xx
John Pomeroy
Thinking of you, Big Man. My sincere condolences to your family.
Tom Nemo
André
Thanks for being a good friend and always making us laugh. We will cherish all the memories. We will miss you.......
Love
Tom
Tony Prud’homme
Rest In Peace now Andre.
Although I haven’t seen Andre since I stopped playing volleyball in 1977 he had an incredible positive impact on my life. Andre was such a happy positive young man and a super talented volleyball player. With a wicked sense of humour and strong determination he made all the tournaments more exciting and fun. Andre the world is a lesser place without you. Avec adoration Lynne Harrison xoxo