Robert J. Proulx

Robert J. "Uncle Bob" Proulx, 89, of Manchester, NH died April 15, 2005, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on April 13, 2005. He was born in Manchester, NH on June 13, 1915, the son of Alexander and Virginie (Remillard) Proulx and had been a lifelong resident of the Queen City. He was founder of Uncle Bob's Superette on the West Side. He played in a band called the Paramount Hawaiian Orchestra and was well known for putting together talent shows with the City of Manchester. He was the widower of Annette (Desfosses) Proulx who died in 2000. Robert was a parishonner of Sacred Heart Church and spent many years in Hawaii. Family members include five sons; Donald Proulx of Haines City, Florida, Richard Proulx of Bedford, Robert D. Proulx, David Proulx and Ronald Proulx, all of Manhcester, three daughers; Mrs. Jean-Paul (Lucille) Tanguay of Candia, NH, Mrs. Wayne (Irene) Frost of Hampton Falls, NH and Mrs. Glen (Mary) Leidemer of Auburn, NH, 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two daughters; Annette Proulx who died in 1967 and Jacqueline Racette who died in 2001. SERVICES: Relatives and friends may call at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Monday from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.Memorial Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101. To view an on line memorial or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net