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Delphis J. Bourgeois
January 3, 1928 - January 20, 2020
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<div itemprop="description">It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Delphis J. Bourgeois, on January 20th, 2020, at the age of 92. <br> <br>Beloved husband of Winnifred Carroll. Loving father of Johanne Bourgeois. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters Bernice and Lilian, his son-in-law Andre Sasseville, granddaughters Christelle and Brianna and many relatives and friends. <br> <br>Delphis had a wonderful life full of successes. He was a graduate of Bathurst University in Philosophy, followed by further education at Embry-Riddle University in Florida, with a Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering. His 32 year career followed at Air Canada, starting as a Flight Engineer and ending in upper Management. He had the privilege of travelling with his wife Winnie frequently and both enjoying their time on the golf courses around the world. They were blessed having shared 65 years of marriage, until his illness progressively ended his life. <br> <br>The family will receive the condolences at Rideau Funeral Home (4275, boul. Des Sources, DDO, QC, H9B 2A6) on February 2nd, 2020, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception at 3:00 pm. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society Canada in his memory. <br> <br>The family would like to thank the entire Palliative Care staff at the Ste Anne’s Hospital and the CLSC for the outstanding care they provided. <br> <br> <br>*************************************************************************************************************************************************************** <br> <br>C'est avec une immense tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de M. Delphis J. Bourgeois, survenu le 20 janvier 2020, à l’âge de 92 ans. <br> <br>Époux adoré de Mme Winnifred Carroll et père aimant de Johanne Bourgeois. Il laisse également dans le deuil ses sœurs Bernice et Lilian, son gendre Andre Sasseville, ses petites-filles Christelle et Brianna, ainsi que de nombreux autres parents et amis. <br> <br>Delphis vécu une merveilleuse vie remplie de succès. Il gradua de l’Université de Bathurst en philosophie, puis devient bachelier en ingénierie aéronautique à l’Université Embry-Riddle en Floride. Il a débuté sa carrière de 32 ans chez Air Canada en tant qu’ingénieur de vol, pour la terminer en haut gestionnaire. Il a fréquemment eu la chance de voyager avec son épouse Winnie, appréciant tous deux les terrains de golf à travers le monde. Ils ont été choyés de partager 65 ans de mariage, jusqu’à ce que la maladie l’emporte progressivement. <br> <br>La famille recevra les condoléances à la Maison Funéraire Rideau (4275, boul. Des Sources, DDO, QC, H9B 2A6) le dimanche 2 février 2020 de 12h à 14h, suivi par une célébration de la vie de Delphis à 14h, et d’une réception à 15h. <br> <br>En lieu de fleurs, des dons en sa mémoire peuvent être donné à la Société Alzheimer Canada. <br> <br>La famille tient à remercier la totalité du personnel des soins palliatifs de l’Hôpital Ste-Anne ainsi que du CLSC pour leurs incroyables soins prodigués. <br> <br></div>