<div itemprop="description">GAUL, Carl (1938-2026) <br> <br>It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Gaul on July 9, 2026, in Montreal. Born on November 17, 1938, in Chandler, Carl was a beloved husband, brother, and uncle. <br> <br>Carl will be deeply missed by his wife Colette Lapointe, his sister Laura Gaul, his brothers- and sisters-in-law, and his many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John Angus (Manser) Gaul and Stella Trachy, his brother Chester, and his sister Sadie. <br> <br>An avid golfer and, in his later years, a passionate curler, Carl was known for his kindness, warmth, generosity, and joie de vivre. He touched the lives of all those who had the good fortune to know him. <br> <br>Carl’s sense of adventure led him to leave his home in Douglastown at a young age to join the Royal Canadian Navy, where he served aboard HMCS Bonaventure, Canada’s last aircraft carrier. It was during this time that his passion for electrical engineering began, leading him to pursue his education in the field. <br> <br>After five years of service to his country, Carl continued his career as an electrical engineer in the Space and Advanced Robotics Division of RCA Victor, which later evolved into Spar Aerospace. There, he worked on many remarkable endeavours, including the development of Alouette 1, Canada’s first satellite and the world’s third, which was launched in 1962. He also contributed to the development of the Canadarm, which became an important part of the International Space Station. Carl’s curiosity, intelligence, and passion for innovation carried him through an extraordinary career and allowed him to be part of some of Canada’s most remarkable achievements in science and technology. <br> <br>A private celebration of life will be held by his family on August 1, 2026. Following the celebration, Carl will be interred at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Douglastown, on boulevard de Douglas (Route 132), in Gaspé. <br> <br> <br>----------- <br> <br>C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons que Carl Gaul nous a quitté paisiblement à Montréal le 9 juillet 2026. Né le 17 novembre 1938, à Chandler, Carl était un époux, frère et oncle bien aimé. <br> <br>Carl laissera dans le deuil son épouse Colette Lapointe, sa soeur Laura Gaul, ses beau-frères et belles-soeurs, ainsi que ses nombreux neveux et nièces aimants. Carl est prédécédé par ses parents John Angus (Manser) Gaul et Stella Trachy, son frère Chester, et sa soeur Sadie. <br> <br>Un adepte du golf, et plus tard un grand amateur de curling, Carl était reconnu pour sa gentillesse, chaleur, génénérosité et joie de vivre. Il a touché la vie de tous ceux qu ont eu la chance de le connaitre. <br> <br>Son sens de l'aventure a mené Carl à quitter très jeune sa maison à Douglastown, Québec pour s'inscrire dans la Marine Royale Canadienne, où il a servi à bord le HMCS Bonaventure, le dernier porte-avions du Canada. C'est pendant cette période que sa passion pour l'ingénierie éléctrique est née, le menant à poursuivre sa formation dans le domaine. <br> <br>Après cinq ans de service à la nation, Carl a poursivi sa carrière comme ingénieur éléctrique dans la Division de l'éspace et de la robotique avancée chez RCA Victor, plus tard devenue Spar Aérospatiale. Là, il a travaillé sur nombreux projets remarquables, dont le développement de l'Alouette 1, premier satellite Canadien, et troisième au monde, lancé en 1962. Il a aussi contribué au développement du "bras canadien", devenu une composante clé de la Station Spatiale Internationale. Sa curiosité, intelligence et passion pour l'innovation l'ont guidé à travers une carrière extraordinaire qui lui a permis de faire partie de certaines des réalisations canadiennes les plus remarquables en science et technologie. <br> <br>Une célébration familiale privée de sa vie aura lieu le 1er aout 2026. Carl sera ensuite inhumé au Cimetière Catholique de Saint-Patrick, à Douglastown, boulevard de Douglas (Rte 132), à Gaspé. <br> <br> <br></div>
