André Pierre Aubry passed away unexpectedly at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on January 11, 2023 at 67 years of age. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Born in Hawkesbury, Ontario, to Gabriel Aubry and Juliette Dubois, Pierre grew up in Alexandria, Ontario. He was the dearly beloved husband for forty years of Jane Dudley and the proud and loving father of Eric Aubry and father-in-law of Jessica Menard. He was the devoted and cherished grand-papa of Emma and Laura Menard-Aubry. Pierre is survived by his brothers, Jean and Richard Aubry, and his sisters, Louise Aubry, Elaine Bancroft and Claire Gorman, as well as by his sisters-in-law, Heather Aubry and Darquise Aubry. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, John Bancroft and Robert Gorman. Pierre will also be missed by Jane’s siblings, Moira, Jim and Shelagh Dudley, together with their partners Martin Kitamura and Elizabeth Dawson, and by many nieces and nephews.
Pierre obtained a bachelor of arts degree in political science from York University and a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Ottawa. Following his call to the bar in 1982, Pierre commenced practice with the firm of Mcdonald and Aubry (now Aubry Campbell MacLean) in Alexandria. He was a supportive member of his community and was active in many organizations over the years including the Alexandria and District Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, le Club Richelieu, the Liberal Party of Canada and the Liberal Party of Ontario. He sat on, and eventually chaired, the board of the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital and the board of St. Lawrence College. He also served on the Council of Regents. He was instrumental in the creation of the Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation and in bringing French language public education to Glengarry. Pierre’s family and friends will deeply miss his lively intellect and sense of humour, as well as his unconditional love and support.
The family would like to thank the first responders and all of the medical staff, especially the nursing staff of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, for taking such good care of Pierre.
A celebration of Pierre’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 20, 2023 at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario. Due to limited capacity at the venue, the family will receive close friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory are asked to consider the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation which was so dear to his heart or to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.
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Brenda Boudreau
I first met Pierre in June of 2022 for a legal matter. He immediately put me at ease with his big friendly personality. There was a bright light within him that his passing will never extinguish. This light is now within his wife and family. I will never forget him or his love for truth and justice. Shine on Pierre!!
Frances Sanford-Smith
Kent and I were saddened to hear of Pierre's death. We remember good times in China when Jane and I paddled with Internationally Abreast and for me many other fun times at other festivals. Pierre was a kind and good hearted man who will be greatly missed.
Lucie-Marie Gauthier
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Claire et à toute sa famille pour ce décès. Ce fut une année éprouvante pour toute la famille et j'espère que tous les bons souvenirs accumulés avec lui au fil des années sauront mettre un baume sur votre tristesse.
Lucie-Marie Gauthier
George and Joyce Morin
Dear Jane, Eric and family. George and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of Pierre’s passing. He was a good man and leaves behind a void. He will be sorrowfully missed. I will remember the laughter and the good times always. I am so very sorry, our deepest sympathies.
Julien Rochon
Our sincere condolences to the Aubry Family. Much respect for Pierre. Nancy and Julien Rochon.
Kristen Kitamura
It's hard to find the words to describe the loss of such a vibrant person, with such a big personality. Pierre was my dear uncle. I still have fond memories of him at the lake house in Sarnia Ontario, keeping conversation flowing with his sharp wit and boisterous laugh. The way he lit up the room with his presence, his humour and his generous nature. He knew how to really live life to its fullest. The world seems less bright without him in it. I will always have the memories of our time together close to heart. Life is so precious and I'm thankful he has been part of mine.
Serge et Lynne Vaillancourt
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toutes la famille. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous en ces moments difficiles,
Rudy and Jocelyne von Allmen
Our deepest sympathies to Jane and the whole family for the loss of Pierre. Such a great person.
Anne Sewell
Jane, I am so sorry to learn of Pierre’s passing. I knew him as a photographer at Busting Out Dragonboat events and could tell then that he (and yourself) were special. I also remember taking a photo of you and your father at the Vancouver Dragonboat festival in 2005. Cherish the memories.
Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille. Quelle triste nouvelle pour la perte de Pierre. Un homme dévoué pour son travail et sa communauté. Mes pensées vous accompagnent durant ces temps si difficiles. Bon courage!