Russell J. Proulx

1928 - 2021

Former East Hartford resident Russell J Proulx, 92, died June 14, 2021 at his home in Tequesta, FL. Russ was born August 30, 1928 in Warren, RI to George and Althea Proulx. He was one of 14 children and the last to pass. After high school, Russ served in the US Army for 8 years as a radio operator in Germany and enjoyed playing shortstop for the US Army baseball team. Russ met the love of his life, Hilde, in Germany and they wed shortly after their return to the US in 1956. After leaving the service, Russ was employed by Pratt and Whitney. He worked in Middletown and then East Hartford in Instrumentation and as a tech writer/foreman for over 30 years. While in CT, Russ enjoyed bowling, coaching Little League baseball, woodworking and building projects. He spent many hours saltwater fishing with his son and grandchildren near his summer home in East Lyme, CT. Upon retiring in 1985, Russ and Hilde moved to Tequesta, FL where they enjoyed tennis, golf, visits from family, and warm Florida weather. Russ is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hilde; sons Russell Proulx Jr and his wife Janice of Holyoke, MA and William Proulx and his wife Amy of Ashford, CT; and three grandchildren- Karen Fay and her husband Shaun, Ryan Proulx and his wife Cortney, and Nicole Proulx and her wife Julie. At his request, services will be private.