David Roland Proulx

David R Proulx, 52, a prominent leader in higher education, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Rachel Kate Adams Proulx, and a devoted father to Madeleine Merrill Proulx of New York City, NY, Evan Adams Proulx, and Maxwell "Max" Adams Proulx, both of North Kingstown, RI.

Born in Manchester, NH, Dave was the oldest son of Anita S. (Bolduc) Proulx and the late Gerald C. Proulx of Bedford, NH, older brother to Michael Proulx of Boston, MA, son-in-law of Richard G. Adams and Merrill R. Adams of Middlefield, CT, and brother-in-law of Rebecca E. Adams of Middlefield, CT.

Recognized as a national expert in college and university finance, Dave was most recently Rhode Island School of Design's Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, and for a time, served as the institution's Interim President. He was to begin at Bryant University in August as Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer.

A native Granite Stater, Dave was an enthusiast of all Boston sports. However, his favorite sporting events were any featuring his kids, particularly Evan and Max's baseball, soccer, and hockey games. In contrast, he also loved going to the theatre to surprise his daughter at her musical performances. Dave approached life with open arms and took advantage of its endless opportunities.

Dave was a rock for the entire community he built around him. His loss leaves a hole in the great network of people that he collected and loved throughout his life. To his family, friends, colleagues, and all those he held dear, Dave would say to rely on each other, get outside, and do all the things you love.

Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, RI. A celebration of Dave's life will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St, (Wakefield) South Kingstown, RI. His burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by check to the North Kingstown Athletics Booster Club, P.O. Box 1257, North Kingstown, RI 02852 https://north-gear.square.site/ and the Oyster River Youth Association, 9 Town Hall Road, Madbury, NH 03823 https://oryarec.org/.

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