Yvan et toute la famille
J'ai fréquenté et beaucoup apprécié ton père et j'espère que ce message vous apporte le témoignage d'une sympathie profonde et sincère.
DOLAN, Richard
1932 - 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Richard Dolan on December 1st, 2021 at the age of 89.
Beloved husband of 67 years of Dolorès Dolan, born Kearney, and son of the late Elcer Dolan and the late Ida Carboni. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children: Diane, Carole (late Yvan Bouchard) and Yvan Dolan (Mary-Ann Hue); his grandchildren: Ian Dolan (Valérie Dubois-Desroches), Aïda Youssouf (Joseph Ameni), Joshua and Shanty Dolan; his great-grandchildren: Mathis, Samuel and Éloïse Dolan, Lenayah and Kiyanah Ameni. He also leaves his brothers-in-law: André Chagnon (late Lucie Dolan) and Paul Kearney (Thérèse Robichaud), his sister-in-law: Francine Kearney (Michel Bourdon), as well as nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Dolan was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease about seven years ago, and had been living with his wife at the Résidence de la Gappe since April 2019. He has been withering away in recent months: he lost a lot of weight and was struggling to walk, drink and swallow food. He has left us quite rapidly. He is now at peace, and his children and family were able to be with him during his last moments, as well as throughout his illness.
Richard Dolan was born in 1932 in Montreal where he grew up and spent his youth. In 1957, he moved to Trois-Rivières for his work as an insurance inspector. In 1966, he relocated to Gatineau to start up and manage the Videotron office. In 1994, he retired from Bell Canada.
He was athletic, and he enjoyed life. He loved bowling and was active, and successful in several leagues. He also played curling, enjoyed being the team's skip or captain, and partake in competitions. He was passionate about golf which he started playing at the Club de golf Métabéroutin in Trois-Rivières, and pursued at the Tecumseh Golf Club in Gatineau. He served as the match captain for a few years at Tecumseh. He also loved cards, an activity he took after his family. He had a phenomenal memory and a quick wit which made him a formidable player. He was an easy-going man, always in a good mood, generous and ready to help. He was in good health all his life, and lived day to day without worrying.
There will be a celebration of Richard Dolan’s life on 1st May 2022 at the Coopérative funéraire de l’Outaouais, located at 1369, boulevard La Vérendrye Ouest in Gatineau. Condolences at 13:00. Ceremony at 14:00. Reception at 15:00. There is room for 200 guests for the ceremony, and 100 guests for the reception. The vaccine proof is not required anymore, and the mask still is for now. You are more than welcome to say a few words during the ceremony to pay a tribute to Richard or share a great story about him. You can also send your stories in writing or in video. The ceremony can also be viewed live or by replay via the following link https://commemora.tv/fr/diffusions/49045. You can contact Diane Dolan for questions, stories or to confirm your attendance at ddolan_diane@hotmail.com.
If you would like to make a donation, please consider the Société Alzheimer Outaouais at https://alzheimeroutaouais.com/.
The family would like to wholeheartedly thank Dr. Annie Fortin, nurse Claudine Kamaro, and the staff at Résidence de la Gappe, phase I, for the good care provided to him.
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