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.
Digital Guestbook
Mark and Carol Wade from Michigan
Nadine Lacelle
So very sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. I was blessed to know Andre for years through the volleyball circuit. His smile and his laugh can brighten any room. My deepest sympathies to his family. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Andre. Xo
Stefanie Howard
Many condolences.
Gary and Monica Gilhuly
So sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Pavia
Body guard: check on her brother for me please.
Bruno Joppen-Lora Decker
You will truly be missed my friend. Till we are all together again. RIP.
Sue Loewen
My condolences to all the family. My heart is broken by the loss of such an amazing guy. I will miss him so much.
Wendy Monkman
I met this kind and wonderful man during the time he was with Guy Hemmings. Our Club in Campbell River was fortunate enough to have an amazing Saturday with them. Andre was kind enough to stay at our Banquet and be a designated dancer. His humor and willingness to help was only a few of his many outstanding qualities. RIP Andre, you touched the lives of everyone who was blessed to meet you.
Jamie Korab
Andre was a staple at curling events for years. Larger than life and always a pleasure to talk to. Rest well my friend.
Lynne Harrison
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
RIP our dear friend! Love you!