Obituary of Marcel Sr Proulx

April 8, 1938 – Ste Anne, Manitoba

November 14, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Marcel Proulx of Didsbury, AB, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 86 years.

Marcel was born on Lot 76 in La Coulée, (near Ste Anne) MB, on April 8, 1938. He moved from Winnipeg, MB, to British Columbia in 1965 while working for the railroad. Later, he became a welder late in life and worked for various companies.

After settling in Calgary, AB, in 1980, sadly, he lost his daughter Janine at seventeen in a tragic car accident, and life was never the same. He finally settled with Mom in Didsbury, AB, where he remained until his death. His education was simple; he always said he had his grade twelve because he had gone to grade six twice.

Marcel married Phyllis on February 7, 1959, and they were together for 62 years of marriage before Mom passed.

He was a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta and proud of his Métis heritage. Mom and Dad spent 30 years travelling and searching old church records across Manitoba and Ontario for anything on his family roots.

Marcel was predeceased by his wife (Phyllis) two years ago, his parents (Laurence Champagne and Romeo Proulx) earlier, his daughter, Janine, and his brother, Al (Dorthy), and his sister Jeanette Hein (Eddy)

Marcel is survived by his daughter, Michelle Campbell (Ron) of Victoria, BC; sons, Marcel (Pixie) and Randy (Charlene) of Calgary, AB; and his sister, Lena Hamilton (Al) of Surrey, BC. He also had eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren scattered across Western Canada, including various cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and loved his family very much. He and his warped sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Joseph’s family here.

In living memory of Marcel Proulx, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.