Obituary for Conrad "Conny" Carl Houle
In loving memory of Conrad “Conny” Houle, 85 years. Monday, July 18th, 2022, at Health Sciences North with loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Sheila Houle (nee Pernu). Loving father of Kevin (wife Lorry) both predeceased, Keith (Karen), and Paula Naneff (Boris). Cherished grandfather of Amber Houle, Emily Houle (predeceased), Brielle and Ryker Naneff, Branden Houle and step-granddaughters Jaclyn and Daniele Bernardi. Loving son of Alf and Rose (nee Belanger) Houle both predeceased. Loving brother to predeceased siblings Mildred Bondensen, Eileen Cote (Gil predeceased), Donald Houle (Rita), Lloyd Houle, Jack Houle, Allan Houle (Gloria), and Robert Houle. Survived by Leatha Lloyd (Gerald predeceased), and Linda Donivan (Tom predeceased). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Conrad was a well-respected, honorable, and trusting businessman. He had been active in the ACT/UCT for over 50 years and a member of the C.I.M. In 2008, he was an inductee to SAMSSA, MineConnect Business Hall of Fame and in 2014 he was inducted into the Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame. He proudly founded Tracks & Wheels on February 1, 1980. Conny was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club for his outstanding humanitarian efforts which included being a Big Brother and, a founder and sponsor of the Strokes for Hope Golf Tournament to build the Regional Cancer Centre. He then sponsored a room at the House of Kin so out of town families dealing with illnesses would have a good place to stay. He dedicated the room in memory of Kevin, Lorry and Emily Houle and Micheal Rollins. A champion for cancer care and research, he was a longtime supporter of the Luncheon of Hope and helped start Miners for Cancer having Tracks & Wheels give a Kubota tractor as a prize. A proud Canadian, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Sudbury, and he supported many veterans’ issues. In the area of athletics, he supported Robert Esmie’s Olympic training and successes, he supported Paralympics and the Top Glove Boxing nonprofit organization. Another priority for Conny was helping the needy and feeding the hungry. He donated hams at Christmastime to the Elgin Street Mission and St. Jean de Brébeuf hampers for needy families for years as well as being a longtime supporter of the Sudbury Food Bank. In addition, he has helped countless individuals in the community on a personal level. Conny enjoyed a good visit with friends whether at the Idylwylde Golf and Country Club, at his beloved camp or with his good neighbours. He will be missed but not forgotten by all who knew and loved him – Rest in Peace Conrad.
Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the Conrad “Conny” Houle Trust Fund (to further serve the community) would be appreciated. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
At a future date there will be a liturgical celebration and a celebration of life.
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.
Conrad was a well-respected, honorable, and trusting businessman. He had been active in the ACT/UCT for over 50 years and a member of the C.I.M. In 2008, he was an inductee to SAMSSA, MineConnect Business Hall of Fame and in 2014 he was inducted into the Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame. He proudly founded Tracks & Wheels on February 1, 1980. Conny was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club for his outstanding humanitarian efforts which included being a Big Brother and, a founder and sponsor of the Strokes for Hope Golf Tournament to build the Regional Cancer Centre. He then sponsored a room at the House of Kin so out of town families dealing with illnesses would have a good place to stay. He dedicated the room in memory of Kevin, Lorry and Emily Houle and Micheal Rollins. A champion for cancer care and research, he was a longtime supporter of the Luncheon of Hope and helped start Miners for Cancer having Tracks & Wheels give a Kubota tractor as a prize. A proud Canadian, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Sudbury, and he supported many veterans’ issues. In the area of athletics, he supported Robert Esmie’s Olympic training and successes, he supported Paralympics and the Top Glove Boxing nonprofit organization. Another priority for Conny was helping the needy and feeding the hungry. He donated hams at Christmastime to the Elgin Street Mission and St. Jean de Brébeuf hampers for needy families for years as well as being a longtime supporter of the Sudbury Food Bank. In addition, he has helped countless individuals in the community on a personal level. Conny enjoyed a good visit with friends whether at the Idylwylde Golf and Country Club, at his beloved camp or with his good neighbours. He will be missed but not forgotten by all who knew and loved him – Rest in Peace Conrad.
Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the Conrad “Conny” Houle Trust Fund (to further serve the community) would be appreciated. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
At a future date there will be a liturgical celebration and a celebration of life.
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.