1936 - 2020
Visitation
December 9, 20203-7 pm
Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St. N.Chelmsford, MA 01863
No Funeral Date Scheduled
Gerard “Gerry” J. Proulx, 84, of Chelmsford, MA died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital.
He was married to Dorothy (Harnois) Proulx with whom he celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past May 31st.
Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Emile and Alice Proulx. He graduated from Dracut High School with the class of 1953. He attended Lowell Tech, and furthered his education, graduating from the Wentworth Institute of Boston with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
He proudly served with the U.S. Army National Guard.
He retired from Honeywell of Billerica. In retirement he worked for Elder Services of Lawrence.
Gerry was an athlete in high school and throughout his life running in the Boston Marathon twice. He enjoyed cross country skiing and had a passion for downhill skiing.
He was a member and lector at St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford.
He was a former member of the Alpine Square Dancing Club.
Besides his wife he is survived by his sons, Gerald Proulx of Nashua, NH, Michael and his wife Patricia Proulx of Pepperell, MA and Kenneth and his wife Jenny Proulx of Chelmsford, grandchildren Nicole and her husband Gregg Gelinas and their daughter Megan, Jared Proulx, Danielle and her husband Wesley Krupp, Kaila, Kirsten and Emily Proulx, Charles Redden, two future great grandchildren, a brother in law, Ainsworth Kondra of Dracut and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Robert and Emile Proulx and “Jackie” J. Kondra.
Visiting hours Wed. from 3 to 7 P.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church will be private, due to Covid 19 restrictions. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford will be outdoors and open to the public. Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
Glen A. Turgiss
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Our deepest sympathy to the Proulx Family. Mr. Proulx was a great man, I will never forget the baseball games, and the rounds of golf I got to play with him.
Glen & Laura
Tina Lisien
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To the Proulx family:
My husband, W alt Lisien ( now deceased ) used to do the 7:30 Mass lectoring at St. John s. He loved to talk to Gerry after Mass, coffee.? He ‘d say:” what a nice man, a good guy.” I m just reading now, they were “ both engineers who went to Lowell Tech” at different times!!” Now they re reunited, “ having coffee in heaven ?” God bless him………..Tina L.
Eugene Picard
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My deepest sympathy to the Proulx Family. Was glad to have met your dad all those years ago when we kids use to hang out.
Gene “Pic”
Lucien and connie choiniere
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We are sorry to hear of Jerry,s passing. I trust you will find peace knowing he is with God. He was a good soul.
Jane Sockey
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Dear Dot and children, so sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. I will keep your family in my prayers as you go through grieving such a great loss.
Mary & Robert Johynson-Lally
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We sat near you at Mass and would often chat with you at coffee and donuts.
We’re sorry to hear about Gerry and offer you and your family sympathy on your loss.
Gerry always had a funny remark to pass on to us and we really enjoyed him.
Sincerely,
Mary & Robert
David Hedison
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Gerry made a difference. I will always remember him asking what he could do to assist our seniors. How time passes – over two decades ago we met and Gerry will always remain in my heart and mind as someone that made this world a better place.
Jack Byette
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Proulx family, I’m so sorry for your loss.I’ve known Gerry from the YMCA. Always enjoyed our conversation while working out on a elliptical. He always wanted to be in shape for skiing. He will be missed and thought of often.
David McCarthy
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I worked with Gerry for many years at Honeywell. He was a fine man who was strong in his love of his family, God and his Church. Always a gentleman and loved by all those who knew him. Sorry Dot for such sadness and loss. May our Lord have him home in his Kingdom.???
Lionel & Lorraine Choiniere
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Our families have many fabulous memories. I just know, that Jerry is up there, leading the way for our next trip. Nel & Lori