Obituary of Gilles Joseph Rousseau

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Papa, Gilles Rousseau, at the age of 87 on August 2, 2021. He passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Montreal, he was a son of Gérard and Albertine Rousseau. Gilles was an active member in the Royal Canadian Navy for 35 years working his way through the ranks, serving on many naval ships and bases from coast to coast across Canada. After retirement, he became an avid bowler enjoying the camaraderie at Fairlanes Bowling Alley. He tended to his beautiful garden as long as he was able and enjoyed walks around the neighbourhood stopping to chat along the way. Dad was a huge fan of Coronation Street, of which we had to work around the schedule of shows to call or drop by. He was also an avid curling and Formula One car racing fan. Most recently he enjoyed meeting up with his friends at Tim’s for a coffee and to discuss the topics of the day. He is survived by daughters Pauline (David) Naugler, Yvonne Rousseau, Suzanne (Gary) Roberts; brothers Jean-Marie, Jacques and Serge Rousseau; sisters-in-law Yvette, Yolande, Hugette Rousseau, Janet MacDonald, Jacqueline Selman and Pauline Pottier; grandchildren Jason (Danielle) Naugler, Natalie Naugler, Lauren (Jonathan) Perry and Travis Roberts; great-grandchildren Darius, Zoe and Jake; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Rousseau; brothers Paul-Henri and Claude Rousseau; sisters-in-law Elaine and Louiselle Rousseau, Dorothy Craig; brothers-in-law Richard and Francis Pottier, Jerry MacDonald and Alton Craig. In honour of Gilles’ wishes there will be no visitation or service.