International Opera Singer
It is with great sadness that the family of Pierrette Alarie-Simoneau has to announce that she took her last graceful bow on the stage of life on July 10, 2011. Born on November 9,1921 in Montréal to Amanda and Silva Alarie, she took after her mom (also known as Maman Plouffe in the television series Les Plouffes), and followed in her footsteps. By the age of 9, she was already known in the world of Theatre. After a short career as an actress, she started her now famous path in the world of Opera. She met her husband, Léopold Simoneau (the acclaimed tenor) while studying voice. They were married in 1946. Together they embarked on a great and illustrious international career in the world of Opera and Recitals. She continues to bring joy and passion to the world through the many recordings she made. Among many artistic honours and recognitions, Pierrette Alarie-Simoneau received theOrder of Canada tn 1967, the very first year of the awards and in 1995 was elevated to the rank of Companion of the Order of Canada. She leaves behind 2 very sad daughters, Isabelle and Chantal and together with their respective husbands, Johnny and Bill, wish to express their everlasting gratitude to the staff of Sunrise Senior Living in Victoria, for their dedicated care and deep compassion towards our much loved Maman. She won the heart of everyone she ever met.
At the request of Mme. Alarie there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 2340 Richmond Ave. Victoria, BC, V8R 4R9. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
44 Responses
Sorry to respond so many years later. We didn’t hear of Aunt Pierrette’s passing until I looked you guys up on the internet. We still wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your sister. Aunt Jeanne says she, too, is saddened by your loss.
Il y a plusieurs annees..Mme Alarie est venu offrir ses condoleances a mon grand ami Pierre Archambault.. lors du deces de son partenaire Brent Penner..Il y avait une foule de monde…je suis venu de la Floride pour le support moral de Pierre…
Pierre est decede pas loin par apres…
Maintenant ils sont tous ensemble….
A special thank you to Pierrette and Léopold for wonderful summers of music making in Victoria. The experience was unforgettable and I have many fond memories of your parents – Isabelle and Chantal.
I can only imagine how profound your loss is but your mother and father touched so many lives in ways that are paying it forward in musical circles all over the world.
Pierrette was a stylish, gracious, talented and strong woman. I will remember her always and with love.
To all the members of the Alarie-Simoneau family.
Belated sympathy on the passing of a great soprano. You don’t know me. I just love the voices of Pierrette Alarie and Leopold Simoneau…I have collected many of their CDs. I wanted to offer my condolences
I checked details of Pierrette Alarie just today on google…and was saddened to find that she had passed on.
Seán Ó Briain,
Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Ireland.