Obituary of Omay Drouillard

DROUILLARD, Omay

May 9, 1934 - November 27, 2024

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2024, at the age of 90.

Beloved husband to Sharon (nee Bazlik) with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage. Will be missed dearly by his fur baby Patches. Loving and devoted father to, Karyn Bratt (Jeff), Kathleen Laird (late Terry), Dale Drouillard (Moira). Cherised grandfather to Aaron Bratt (Melissa), Mike Bratt (Amanda Wilson), Matthew Momney (Erin), Jeremy Momney, Jaclyn Drouillard, Jillian Drouillard. Adored great grandfather to AJ Bratt. Loving Grandpaw to fur baby Zeus whom he called every night at 10:00pm. Predeceased by parents Wallace Drouillard and Ida (Bourke) Futko (late Harry). Dear brother to the late Isabelle LaMarsh (late Dave), the late Aurele Drouillard (late Jeannette), the late Raphael Drouillard, the late Rose Taylor (late Alex), Ann Bridgen (Ernie), the late Vina Gauthier (late Ernie), the late Joseph Drouillard, Lena Morand (Gerald), Joseph Gordon Drouillard (Jeannie), Donna Ida Lucier (Al), Nelson Drouillard (Florence). Son-in-law to the late Olga and Steve Bazlik. Brother-in-law to Patricia Knapp (Don) and the late Ron Bazlik. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Omay was a retiree of General Motors Trim Plant and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 255. He served many years on the RCL house committee and was a long-time member of the RCL Colour Guard, and was a member of the Windsor Sportsman Club for more than 47 years. He will be remembered for his generous heart in helping others, camping, making cabinets, making bird houses with his grandchildren, and planting a garden. We will never forget those colourful indigenous rain dances around the fire, when it actually rained, but there was no rain in the forecast. Omay will also be fondly remembered as Santa Claus at the BASF Children’s Christmas parties which he was a part of for over 30 years.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care. Our sincere thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Color Guard who provided an in-room service at Hospice, and a special thank you goes to Terry Gauthier for his unwavering love and support he provided to the family during these challenging weeks.

Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor (519-253-7235) on Sunday December 1, 2024, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A Legion Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 255 will take place at 7:30pm. Funeral services on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am in the Chapel with Celebrant Becky Ewen officiating. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy and to honour Omay's life, memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County or the Cat Advocacy and Rescue Association (etransfers can be sent to catadvocacyandrescue@gmail.com). Condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com.