Mar 23, 2019
It is with great sorrow and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Roger Damphousse on March 23, 2019 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus at the age of 75. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Lionel Damphousse and Eva Damphousse (Charlebois) of Vanier, ON. He is deeply mourned by his common-law wife, love and dear friend Lucie Gosset (aka Lauren Hall) and her son Nick (Tracy) Gosset.
Survived by his children, Alain, Sandra, Nathalie Laplante (Stéphane Charlebois); grandpapa (GP) to Keven and Jessica Damphousse, Audrée and Michaël La Salle, great granddaughter Laïla Damphousse.
Already greatly missed by his siblings Helene (Andre Landry), Claude (Monique Raymond), Claire, Pauline (Peter Sinclair) and Aline (Mauro Cuccaro). Uncle Rog was very special to his nieces and nephews : Sylvie and Guylaine Roy, Mélanie, Chantal and Michel Damphousse and Chanel Damphousse as well as great nephews and nieces. Up to the last minute, Roger enjoyed a very successful career for 32 years with Fenex Windows and Doors in Orleans and will forever be remembered by all his colleagues for his wit and gregarious laugh.
Roger had a wide range of interests but his greatest passion was music. In 2007, along with his brother Claude (aka Quincy), they were inducted in the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame. Musicians from across the country, north, south, east and west, are in deep pain today thinking of their talented and accomplished friend, Roger Rabbit. His other favorite passtime was riding on his Harley with his buddies to see the world. They know who they are. He would want us to thank the wonderful doctors and the nurses of the 5th floor west wing, Ottawa Hospital General Campus, for their excellent care and Dr. Prisilla Bright, his personal GP.
As per Roger’s wish, there will be no visitation or service. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Let the Good Times Roll
Laissez les bons temps rouler
Dear Bro: I guess I’ll probably be the last one writing in this book. It’s June 24th and still so hard to comprehend what has happened to our Clan with you and Aline gone. Help us make it through.
Big Sis Helene, forever love.
Salut cher Roger, nos souvenirs sont remplis de musique, de rire, de Mexicali Rosas etc… Bertrand et moi te disons adieu. Nous te remercions pour les beaux, très beaux, moments passés avec toi et ta merveilleuse famille.
Hélène, Pauline, Aline, feu Cid et Chanel, les enfants de Roger que n’avons pas connus, nos plus sincères sympathies 😘😘😘😘😘
Lauren Bob and I send you our deepest sympathies in loss of your soul mate. We Loved and enjoyed Roger’s music very much. If there is any thing we can do for you please let us know.
Regards Kathy J.
A la famille Damphousse,
Mes plus sincères condoléances!
Bon Courage!!
Je connais Roger depuis 2009, le Moose. Je vais manquer ta musique surtout les chansons cajuns. C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris la nouvelle. Tu manqueras a beaucoup de gens. Mes sincère sympathies à toute ta famille surtout, Lauren et Hélène. Bon courage.
To the Damphousse family, our deepest sympathy. May his joie de vivre bring happy memories and help you ease your pain during these difficult times. Alain et Denis
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Lucy. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carol and Ron Drummond
(Voyce)
Could not have asked for a more loyal and confident co-worker, Roger was certainly a trooper. He will be missed. Our deepest condolences to his dear love Lauren and his family.