It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rudy Roulston after a short battle with cancer on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.
Rudy leaves to mourn his daughters, Bonny and Elaine (Paul Kaiser); grandchildren, Bernice, William, Susan (Andrew Rae), Michael, and Melissa (Logan Galpin); and six great-grandchildren.
He also is survived by his brothers, Allan, Gary (Tamara), and Donny (Anna); and sisters, Irene (Harold Wilson), Doreen, and Gail.
Rudy was predeceased by parents, Mary and Leroy; son, Eric; brothers, Lorne (Annette) and Alvin (Dagney); sister-in-law, Jackie; and brother-in-law, Dearl LaBelle.
Rudy was born March 12, 1935 in La Vallee, Ont. but eventually ended up in Kenora, Ont. In 1959, he received his trade certificate for hoisting engineer and tower crane operator.
Dad worked for Edwards operating equipment building roads. He then went on to the pipeline and had many stories about life while working there. Then Dad decided he would go and cut wood in Ear Falls, Ont., where he called home for 20 years or more.
Dad was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 50 years. He also spent a lot of time helping neighbours and friends with work, cutting wood on his property, and just enjoying his retirement.
He love his house on the Essex Road, and was a people person who always had time to stop and chat, and visit.
He will be greatly missed.
As per Dad’s wishes, there will be no service.
A private graveside service for family and close friends will be held in the spring.
In memoriam donations can be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Palliative Care Department, 21 Sylvan St. W., Kenora, Ont.
Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
RUDY WILLIAM ROULSTON
