ROLAND VALCOURT

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Lynne, Taylor & Morgan, Mike & I are sorry for the loss of you father/grandfather. My you all rest peacefully as his spirit lives on. -Maria - Posted by: Maria Mathews (Former sister in law & aunt to Taylor & Morgan) on: Sep 26, 2019

• Our sincere condolences to Auntie Lucette and to all the family. Uncle Rolly was not only the greatest uncle but my godfather as well. I have fond memories from the age of four or five when Auntie Lucette and Uncle Rolly took me to the Shrine Circus in Winnipeg for my birthday. He would also often take me to town for special treats and left me feeling like a little Prince. He was very popular in St. Jean and I got to know him and get close to him over the years through celebrations, parties as well as working with him on construction sites and at the lumber yard, not to mention babysitting his rascals. As a hockey coach he was very competitive and No!, I didn’t get any extra ice time as I wasn’t that good a player. The last time I spoke with Uncle Rolly on the phone a few months ago where he sang with a clear loud voice, “Happy Trails to you, until we meet again”. Auntie Lucette, Julie, Robert and Yolande were there to cheer him on. He always had that special smile and quick wit. A bit of a joker at times - as an example, when visiting he would drop his empty beer on the ground and say “whoops, good thing it was empty”, hinting he was ready for another. Had lots of fun golfing in Morris, admiring his straight drive down the middle as well as his magic big headed putter. Again our sincere condolences. Hope you find some comfort in knowing he is at peace and touched the lives of so many. He will remain in our hearts forever. Big hug Auntie Lucette, Love Marcel, Verna and families - Posted by: Marcel & Verna Baril (Godson and nephew) on: Sep 22, 2019

• My sincere condolences to all the family, you were the best neighbors one could ask for. I have so many fond memories of Mr Valcourt picking us up in the school bus on blustery winter days, riding the horse, visiting him at the lumberyard, and of course he always had that wonderful smile. My heart goes out to you, he was a beautiful, caring man who will be greatly missed. - Posted by: camille st arnaud (neighbor) on: Sep 19, 2019

• I was next-door neighbour to Roland as I was growing up in St—Jean. Ti-Roule, as he was fondly called then, always had a smile and a kind word as myself and Robert played around together. I remember many times stopping by the lumber yard with him in the front office and he was always welcoming, and happy to give us a couple of pencils and notepads that seemed like a present every time. As a neighbour, you could not ask for better as he and Lucette were always very welcoming when we came over to play. The house and yard were always neatly kept and he loved nurturing his trees and garden. He always seemed happy to see us, no matter the time of day. Fond memories of a wonderful man with a big heart. - Posted by: Roland Bérard (Neighbour for many years as I was growing up in St-Jean) on: Sep 14, 2019

• J'aimerais offrir mes sincères sympathies à Mme Valcourt et à sa famille. J'ai de très bons souvenirs de moments passés chez les Valcourt quand j'étais jeune. Ils étaient nos voisins à Baptiste pendant de nombreuses années, et étant bonne amie avec Jocelyne dans le temps, j'ai passé beaucoup de bons moments chez eux. M. Valcourt était très gentil, et oui, en effet, il avait un très beau sourire. As with Richard, I too have many great memories of him. I remember one particular time when I got a ride with him to the Morris Stampede, where I was selling tickets and making a little bit of pocket money. He was so nice and pleasant to be around. It's quite clear from reading his obituary that he was a man of many talents and interests and that he touched many lives. Even after moving away from St. Jean, my husband Gilles and I had the opportunity to visit with M. and Mme Valcourt. We were always so well received. Bon courage à vous tous. Que les bons souvenirs vous apportent un certain confort. Une amie et ancienne voisine, Louise Vandale (née Bérard) - Posted by: Louise Vandale (née Bérard) (Ancienne voisine et amie de la famille) on: Sep 13, 2019

• Sincères condoléances à toute la famille Valcourt. Ti'roule avait toujours un beau sourire et était très accueillant! Il avait un sens d'humour que j'appréciais beaucoup! Je me souviens d'une carte postale qui avait été envoyée à mon père mais adressée au "Père Brébeuf" ...Roland savait tout de suite de qui il s'agissait!! Je soupçonne que plusieurs des anciens de St. Jean auraient bien des histoires à nous raconter au sujet de Roland et ses exploits dans les sports! - Posted by: Raymonde Dupuis (friend) on: Sep 13, 2019

• Offering heartfelt sympathies to your whole family on the loss of your dad. May all the special memories of the time you spent together help you cope at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Louise Elke (friend) on: Sep 12, 2019

• I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Valcourt family. I have some very fond memories of Roland having grown up on the same street in St. Jean. I have often thought of your dad as an uncle and remember, with fondness, the many good times we had together. I remember when he was the umpire at many of our fastball games and how he would always look at me with his smile when I did not swing at a good ball that he would thereafter call a strike or worse when I swung at an ugly pitch that he would never call a strike, the constant being that smile....I will always remember that smile. Please be comforted in the fact that he had a good life and was able to spend many years with his loved ones and numerous, numerous friends. - Posted by: Richard Valcourt (Cousin) on: Sep 12, 2019

• Rollie was a true gentleman who will be missed by many. We have such fond memories of Rollie as a school bus driver for so many years, and as our postmaster who we always looked forward to visiting with each time we picked up the mail. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. Our sympathies to the Valcourt and extended families and all who knew him. - Posted by: Randy & Anne Manikel (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2019

• So loved this man! Always a contagious smile and kind words. Often found an excuse to pop open the post office door just to say hi! Gilbert remembers going into the Post Office just to see his Montreal Canadiens calendars and chatting him up about that. Sincere condolences to the family. Rolly was truly one-of-kind! - Posted by: Gilbert & Mona Lavallee (Friend ) on: Sep 12, 2019

• My sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Don Dupuis (Family friend) on: Sep 12, 2019

• Our sincere sympathies to the Valcourt family! We have such fond memories of Roland, a loving, caring, gentle, affectionate man with a heart of gold. Many cherished childhood memories were spent at their home in St Jean growing up with his daughter Lynne❤️ Since they moved to Winnipeg years ago, my husband and I thought of him and Lucette often. He was that man; a man that entered peoples hearts.....and stayed there! Hugs to everyone 🙏🏻❤️ - Posted by: Nicole & Peener Bissonnette (friends) on: Sep 12, 2019

• M. Valcourt was one of the first people I met when I moved to St Jean Baptiste in 1976. Always a smile, kind words and very welcoming, I will always have fond memories of this endearing man. My sincere condolences to Lucette and the family. - Posted by: Jacqueline Sabourin (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2019