Obituary of Edgar-Joseph Leroux

LeROUX, Edgar Joseph O.C., PHD, L.L.D. Peacefully on Saturday, October 13th, 2007. Born in Ottawa on January 23, 1922 to Dieudonne and Amanda LeRoux (nee Laframboise). Loving husband of the late Ardis M. LeRoux (March 2007). Dearest father of Stella of Renfrew, Pierre of Ottawa and Lil of Peterborough. Proud Papa of Rachel, Connor, Eli, Zoe and Lindsey. Inspiring father-in-law of Shawn and Glenn. Our dad was the last surviving brother of nine siblings: Rose (Gerry), Art (Marie-Ange), Ernest (Yvonne), Lucia (Art), Blanche (Joe), Eva (Frank), Henry (Carmen) and Leo who predeceased them all in the sinking of the Esquimalt in 1945. Although he achieved high distinction as a scientist, researcher and administrator and was awarded many honours, Dad cherished the connections among family and friends most. He served in the RCNR from 1941-1946. He fell in love with our Mom, a spunky prairie gal in Halifax, and they married there in 1944. Some of Dad's favorite times were spent at Lac Serpent, boating, fishing, wood carving and enjoying sing-songs around the bonfire. Our Dad was a "bon vivant", whose personal charm, warmth and steadfastness was treasured by friends and colleagues as well as by all of us who loved him. Heartfelt thanks to Yvette, Ed and godson Michael Collins whose company he so enjoyed. Also to Mercy, whose tender care of Dad in the last year enabled him to stay in his own home. He was a second "Father" to her. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 15th at Pinecrest Visistation Centre (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 16th in the Pinecrest Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow. A Gentleman and a gentle man "Earth received a honoured guest, a beloved man is laid to rest." Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/14/2007 - 10/15/2007