ROLAND JOSEPH HENAULT

Condolences & Memories (32 entries)

• Always a pleasure to fly with. We did many long dewline flights together with TZ and PWA. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Gerben Tigchelaar (pilot) on: Sep 08, 2013

• I met Rolly in the early seventies as I was a friend of Doug's. Rolly was an extremely pleasant man, and it was always a pleasure to chat with him whenever I would see him at the airport. Doug, if you happen to read this message please give me a call. I am living in Montreal again and can be reached at (514) 694-2087. Maureen and I wish the entire Henault family deepest and sincere condolences. - Posted by: Jim Gregory (Friend of Doug's) on: Aug 19, 2013

• Always a pleasure to share a cockpit with. Rest in peace Roly my friend. - Posted by: David Moon () on: Aug 07, 2013

• My sympathies Doug on the loss of your dad. I know you had a special relationship with him and hope all your good memories will sustain you at this difficult time and into the future. - Posted by: Louise Marion-Elke (friend) on: Aug 06, 2013

• When we moved into the neighbourhood 25 years ago our boys were six and two respectively. Rolly really took to our youngest Alex and was so nice to him. He would often stroll down to visit and tell stories that were so entertaining. He had a distinctive chuckle and we got such a kick out of him! Our sincere condolences to his family. He was a wonderful guy!! - Posted by: Mari and Hugh Bonner (neighbours) on: Aug 06, 2013

• Roland was my father's (ti-Bob Sabourin) friend and Gary was my loyal friend, neighbour and classmate. To your family from our family, our sincere sympayhies during this difficult period. Soyez assurés de nos prières de support et bienveillance. - Posted by: Maurice Sabourin (neighbour and friend of the family) on: Aug 06, 2013

• my condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers for strength during this time. - Posted by: Christine Newman (cousin to rick henault) on: Aug 06, 2013

• I enjoyed flying with "Roly", as he was affectionately called at work. He was always friendly and cheerful, always positive, always a gentleman, always fun to be around. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. When I last saw him at the Transair luncheon two years ago, he was his usual jovial self. We had a nice chat and I was so happy that we had the opportunity to meet again after so many years. The world would be a better place if there were more people like him. Well done, Captain Henault! My sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Maria Rose Anderton (Coworker) on: Aug 06, 2013

• Feel sadness on Rolly's passing. Have fond memories of his laughter and enthusiasm. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. - Posted by: Gerry Tellier (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2013

• We always enjoyed our visits with Roland and Silvia in Winnipeg, Brandon and Arizona. We had many happy and adventurous airplane rides with Rolly and sometimes Silvia. Rolly's stories were always interesting and full of wisdom. His hangar flying stories helped teach us right from wrong. Although a Pilot, he cherished his model train display which he built, always willing to show anyone how it worked. He helped make our lives lighter with his humor and laughter. There was always a glass of wine offered and the hospitality was old fashion home grown. We miss you Roland, Roy & Phyllis Sobchuk - Posted by: Roy & Phyllis Sobchuk (Friends) on: Aug 05, 2013

• Always enjoyed Rolie's first call when he returned to Arizona for the winter. Will miss him at Falcon Field. - Posted by: Jim Moyle (Arizona Friend) on: Aug 05, 2013

• I feel so fortunate to have known Rolly as both a friend and fellow pilot, he always made me feel good just being around him, always a smile or chuckle, on a working day he always combined professionalism with enjoyment, such good traits that were a natural part of his life. Tony Birch. - Posted by: Tony Birch (Friend) on: Aug 05, 2013

• I flew with Rolly on the F-28, and the B-737. Early on, he still was able to have the cigar in the side of his mouth, along with the grin. Sad for him to go. -Rick Lovelace - Posted by: Rick Lovelace (pilot) on: Aug 05, 2013

• Roland always had a smile and great stories to share with his friends at FFZ. We missed he and Sylvie this past winter and mourn his loss. What a great guy to have around. We all loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family - Posted by: Bernice and Peter Cuisinier (Falcon Field Airport friends) on: Aug 05, 2013

• Will always remember swimming in the red river with Roland and Sylvia. For years Roland would, don`t you tell your DAD AS HE WILL THROTTLE ME. WHAT A GUY, - Posted by: Art and Sylvia Klippenstein (Cousin) on: Aug 05, 2013

• Rolli and wife were two of the finest people I have ever met. We want to be able to contact Sylvia in the near future. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Phil Pearce - Posted by: Phil Pearce and the Falcon Field office workers (Airport acquaintances in Mesa, AZ) on: Aug 05, 2013

• He was the first to give me an airplane ride in his litle piper plane. He would come over and buzz over our house until we came out. He would give a wing signal, and we would see his cigar at the corner of his mouth. Then later he would phone my mom..which he would call..Ti Pup..and would say ..did you see me go around your farmyard..He was a great man and he will be missed. - Posted by: Raymond Touzin (friend) on: Aug 05, 2013

• I will always remember Rolly in uniform in the cockpit of a Transair 737. Always smiling & laughing. I really felt honored whenever he would deplane at Thunder Bay Airport and come looking for me for a quick visit when I worked there. - Posted by: ray snyder (friend) on: Aug 04, 2013

• Mr Henault could be seen flying around the country side on Sundays over my home town of St Joseph during my youth giving demonstrations of prowess and stunts. He somewhat inspired me, I'm sure many others, to a career in the Air Force. - Posted by: Alfred Fillion (Admirer) on: Aug 04, 2013

• Will miss Rolly & Silvia dropping in for coffee at Gimli airport - Posted by: Harold Desveaux (friend) on: Aug 04, 2013

• Karen Ratson-Messenger "Rollie" was a wonderful person to know and work with..· Glen Parslow great Guy...was always a pleasure to see him Pennie Styan What a great guy! Fondly rembered!· Rob Meadows I will miss one great man... may he enjoy a superb pipe now... Alice Middleton Always a fav from way back in TZ days, a truly wonderful man, RIP Rollie... John McArter I can say with pride I knew Rollie during his TZ days and my time in Flin Flon. Always a smile, never a foul mood - and his endless repertoire of stories and jokes always brought a laugh and a smile. His memory will always shine on Kelly Walker That is sad. He and his wife were good friends with my parents. His laugh was a classic :) - Posted by: TZ Facebook Page (Former TZ Employees) on: Aug 04, 2013

• Roland had the "Joie de vivre" and knew how to make you laugh. He used to leave his small aircraft in my dad's pasture and he gave us rides many times. I will always have good memories of Roland and may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Denis Marion (friend) on: Aug 04, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this sad time. I have very fond memories of Rolly, the Sunday afternoon rides on his bi-plane were always a treat for me as a young boy growing up in St Jean...my sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Henault and to the boys, especially Gary with whom I grew up...Rolly's warm greetings and chuckle will always be remembered . - Posted by: Norm Roy (Family Friend) on: Aug 04, 2013

• My Sympathy to the whole family, son Raymond, sisters Carmelle, Simone, and Jeannette. I will be with you in spirit on the 6th. Love and prayers, Jeannine - Posted by: Jeannine St Amant Gosselin (family friend and neighbor as a child) on: Aug 04, 2013

• Marc, Pam, Justis and Nolan, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. - Posted by: Cindy (Friend of Pam's) on: Aug 03, 2013

• I always enjoyed his cheerful ways and boyish laugh. Roland treated everyone respectfully and in a gentlemanly manner. He was always fun and a delight to spend time with. Goodbye Roly, a la prochaine - Posted by: Paul Roberts (co-worker) on: Aug 03, 2013

• There are so many stories. I wouldn't know where to begin. My first memory of Rollie was an early morning at Dauphin airport in the summer of 1966. I looked out the window to see the Stearman pulling up and Sylvia and some (maybe all) of the kids with a tank truck full of spray. I became the designated "crank-boy" to start the Stearman. Rollie was a cherished friend. Always good for a laugh. - Posted by: Bev. May (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013

• Memories of a lovely man! Rollie was a pleasure to fly with. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Pennie Styan () on: Aug 03, 2013

• I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy, but the memories are cherished forever! I had my first plane ride with your Dad he even did the roll while I was with him, what a thrill. Thanks mr. Henault! That is a memory I will always cherish! Of course you also have three amazing sons that played a big part in my growing up years. Thank you. - Posted by: Mariette collette (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013

• Your father was legendary in St. Jean...his daredevil escapades in his plane and his love of telling stories!! My sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Raymonde Dupuis (friend) on: Aug 03, 2013

• you were a very wonderfull person a great husband & Father Grandfather, Great-granfather you will surely be missed Eva & Fred Peloquin - Posted by: Fred & Eva Peloquin (Freinds) on: Aug 03, 2013

• I have great memories of your dad when you lived in st jean. I can still see him dodge hydro lines, clip the odd jackrabbit while crop dusting with his biplane with a cigar stuck in the corner of his mouth; always with a smile and a story to tell - Posted by: gilbert ayotte (friend ) on: Aug 03, 2013