À LA DOUCE MÉMOIRE DE Alain « Al » Gilbert Rozon (aka Henderson)

Peacefully, on November 4th, 2025 at the age of 56, holding hands with his partner in crime, Justine and loving mother, Carolyn.

Beloved spouse of 10 years to Justine Newby. Extremely proud father to Tanis Rozon, Silas Rozon, and Raymond Hanniman. Cherished son to Carolyn Milford (Gary) and Gib Rozon (Cathy Leblanc). Dear brother to Dan Rozon (Shari), Andrea (Todd Murray), Keith Milford (Charlene), and Rick Milford (Steffie). Loving son-in-law of Gisele Oakley (Steve Davies), Alan Newby (Brenda Johnson), Brian Oakley, and brother-in-law Samuel Oakley (Heather). Al also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and far too many friends to name.

Al was a Trekkie, a Whovian, a writer, an artist, a lyricist, a singer, a true musician, an absolute comedian, a magician, a prankster, a gamer, a game master, a cook, an accent imitator (for better or worse), and a man of wisdom. He was that person, that when he entered the room, he had everyone’s attention. And for many of us, in recent years his rage/updates of the Orleans Street Sweeper Saga kept us all entertained.

Additionally, although he was not in a position to talk about his line of work – he was proud of what his team and he accomplished every day. 

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the dispatcher and the three Ottawa Paramedics that responded to our 911 call, the emergency team, the imaging technicians, the laboratory technologists, and the surgeons of the Montfort Hospital. In addition to the many, many nurses, and physicians of the Montfort Intensive Care Unit. A very special mention to the Transplant Team in Toronto that helped from a far with your recommendations to save our dear Al. Our family would also like to extend a thank you to the staff of JSI, Heritage, and to all those that have reached out to share stories, love, and support at such a difficult time – you know who you are and it means the world.

Friends and family are invited to visit the Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Road, Orleans, Ontario on Friday, November 21st from 5:00 to 8:00PM and on Saturday, November 22nd from 1:00PM, followed by a Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 2:00PM. For those not able to attend in person, a livestreaming link is located below.

In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition or to the Montfort Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Next time you hear Metallica on the radio – crank it and make sure to put Lars to shame with your steering wheel drums – make Al proud