At age 83, Rochelle passed away peacefully at Cité Parkway Retirement Residence in the presence of her loved ones.
The daughter of the late Harry Crouch and Germaine Robert of Vanier (formerly Eastview). Predeceased by her first husband Jean Lafontaine and her brother Kendall Crouch. Loving wife of Hubert Dubois; beloved mother of Lyse (Lester), Michelle (Greg) and Charlynne (Kurt); dear grandmother of Rémy, Kyomi and Danielle. Survived by sister Lynne (Hans); sister-in-law Anne; brother-in-law Edouard (Marguerite); stepdaughter Marie-Josée; niece Nicole, nephews Marc, Ian, and Derek, and their families.
Rochelle was born and raised in Vanier where she attended elementary and secondary school. She started her teaching career after receiving her teaching certificate from the Normal School at the University of Ottawa. Mid-career, while continuing to teach and to raise her family, she returned to university part-time and earned a BA in philosophy, followed by an MEd in psychopedagogy. Rochelle was devoted to teaching French immersion at the elementary school level. Her dedication to her students was the hallmark of her career.
Rochelle’s compassion, generosity and sense of humour permeated every aspect of her life. She forged many lasting friendships and had varying interests including artisanal projects, genealogy, music, reading, gardening, birding, travelling, and dancing. All who met her were enriched by the experience of knowing her.
We extend a special thank you to the staff at Cité Parkway, as well as to Rochelle’s private caregivers and her doctors. We are grateful for the care they took with our precious Rochelle.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a Gathering of Remembrance on Sunday April 30th from 1pm to 4pm at the Reception Room, Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue. Masking strongly recommended to protect our vulnerable guests. A private service and interment will follow at a later date.
For those who wish, in memoriam donations can be made to The Ottawa Mission or the Ottawa Food Bank, two of Rochelle’s favourite charities, or to a charity of your choosing.
Digital Guestbook
Julie Lizotte et Pierre Boulet
Dolores Cote
Ma chère Rochelle tu resteras toujours un beau souvenir d'amitié dans mon coeur. Nous avons vécu tellement de beaux moments ensemble. Repose en paix maintenant, tu l'as bien mérité.
Ton amie Dolores
Lynn Gratton
Mes sympathies ainsi que prière à la famille
Glady’s Rocque
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille et plus spécialement à Hubert.
John Legree
I was a teacher at Pineview, (back in the day), and took courses with Rochelle. We had a lot of laughs and shared many stories. Rochelle was a classy lady, but knew how to laugh and joke. She was a special person who was positive and brought a smile to your face.
Monique Traversy
Ma chère Rochelle, tu auras toujours une grande place dans mon coeur. Tu as offert à tous les gens que tu rencontrais, ta générosité, ta gentillesse, ta patience et ton sourire accueillant. Je garde de beaux souvenirs des activités que nous avons partagées au Rendez-vous des ainés francophones, Tu étais notre bénévole extraordinaire du Club de marche les Zélés, Je veux offrir mes sincères condoléences à Hubert, Lise et son époux, Michelle et son époux. Charlynne et son époux, ses trois petits enfants ainsi qu'à Marie-Josée. Vous êtes tous dans mes pensées en ce moment difficille
Roger Lalonde
Sincères condoléances à Hubert, ainsi qu'à sa famille au nom de RTOERO District 27 Ottawa-Carleton et en mon nom personnel. Rochelle était une personne accueillante et d'agréable compagnie. Hubert et elle formaient un beau couple. Qu'elle repose en paix!
Simone Anne-Marie Angrignon
Au nom des enseignantes et enseignants d'RTOERO, district 27 Ottawa, nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances
Norbert Boudreau
Condoléances à Hubert. Que Rochelle repose en paix.
Lucille Labbé et Ron Boyer
Cher Hubert,
Nous sommes de tout cœur avec toi; nous aurons une pensée spéciale pour Rochelle lors de la rencontre du 30 avril. Nos condoléances à toi ainsi qu’à toute la famille.
Nos condoleances a toute la famille et particulierement a Hubert. Nous ne pourrons assister mais nous penserons a vous.