Gaetan “Gates” Rouleau
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Gates on April 26th, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Gates was the son of Eglantine and Ernest Rouleau, predeceased by his sister Claudette Rouleau and brother Ron Rouleau (Joan), and survived by brother Con (Marlene), sisters Nicole (Louie) and Carole (Steve). He was the loving husband of Jeannie (The Polish Princess) for 55 years, and the proud father of Susan VanAmburg (Sean), Connie Mitchell (Alfred), and Joe Rouleau. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren Cody Robson (Nicole), Kristin Robson (Steven), and Morgan Mitchell, great-grandchild Hanna Robson and many nieces and nephews.
From a humble beginning, Gates was always very entrepreneurial, establishing many successful businesses throughout his lifetime, including Rouleau’s Menswear, The Tradewinds Hotel, Stripes, the Rainbow Country Trading Post, and Gaetano’s, to mention a few. His greatest gift to all of us is the example of his work ethic and his perseverance in the face of the many obstacles he encountered along life’s journey. He was always impeccably dressed, and will be fondly remembered for his keen fashion sense.
Gates was a devout Roman Catholic who attended St. Patrick’s Church, and he was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus at the parish. Thank you to Dr. Cano, Dr. Pitre, Dr. Bowen, Dr. Singh, and Dr. Gibb for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Memorial Mass in
St. Patrick’s Church
39 Walford Road, Sudbury
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 10am.
Cremation with entombment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gaetan Rouleau Friday April 26th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Sudbury, Province: Ontario