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Donald David Rouleau Obituary

Donald David Rouleau Obituary
By Eden’s Funeral Home
By Eden’s Funeral Home
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that the Rouleau family announce the passing of Donald David Rouleau in palliative care at the Pincher Creek hospital, at the age of 66.
It is with great sadness that the Rouleau family announce the passing of Donald David Rouleau in palliative care at the Pincher Creek hospital, at the age of 66.

Left to cherish Donald’s memory are siblings Joan Brees (Hugo), Ken (Cindy Johnson), Kathy Lynk (Con) and Gerry; aunt Winona Rouleau, nephews and nieces, and cousins.

Donald was born in Pincher Creek, Alta., to F. David and Bernice Rouleau, where he resided his entire life. He worked part time in the family newspaper business (Pincher Creek Echo) during high school.

After graduating from Matthew Halton High School, Donald’s work interests included a long stint as a projectionist at the local theatre; management in the Heritage Inn (Pincher Creek and High River); and King’s Restaurant (Blairmore and Pincher Creek); and salesman at Sears in Pincher Creek before his health declined.

He served as a member on the Group Youth board and was a member of Citizens on Patrol (COP).

A graveside service for Donald will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Pincher Creek on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 2 p.m.. A reception at Eden’s Funeral Home (966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, Alta.) to follow.

Donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, in Donald’s memory.

Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation: 100-119 14th St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home

403-627-3131     www.edensfuneralhome.com

 

Shootin’ the Breeze extends condolences to the family and friends of Donald Rouleau.

 

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Left to cherish Donald’s memory are siblings Joan Brees (Hugo), Ken (Cindy Johnson), Kathy Lynk (Con) and Gerry; aunt Winona Rouleau, nephews and nieces, and cousins.

Donald was born in Pincher Creek, Alta., to F. David and Bernice Rouleau, where he resided his entire life. He worked part time in the family newspaper business (Pincher Creek Echo) during high school.

After graduating from Matthew Halton High School, Donald’s work interests included a long stint as a projectionist at the local theatre; management in the Heritage Inn (Pincher Creek and High River); and King’s Restaurant (Blairmore and Pincher Creek); and salesman at Sears in Pincher Creek before his health declined.

He served as a member on the Group Youth board and was a member of Citizens on Patrol (COP).

A graveside service for Donald will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Pincher Creek on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 2 p.m.. A reception at Eden’s Funeral Home (966 Elm St., Pincher Creek, Alta.) to follow.

Donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, in Donald’s memory.

Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation: 100-119 14th St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.

 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home

403-627-3131     www.edensfuneralhome.com

 

Shootin’ the Breeze extends condolences to the family and friends of Donald Rouleau.

 

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