Pierre
G.
de Calonne
Obituary
PIERRE G. de CALONNE, 72, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Fort Wayne. Pierre was born April 10, 1947, in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timor (Indonesia), a son of the late Antoine and Agnes de Calonne. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish. Although he was born in Southeast Asia, he served proudly for 13 years in the United States Navy. He was a combat service medic for two tours with the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. In 1973, he became an American citizen. His professional life included service to others: he worked as an ICU critical care nurse, a physician extender for cardiac surgeons, and a medical practice administrator. His personal life included a passion for the culinary arts, especially Asian cuisine. He fulfilled his lifelong dreams of flying helicopters and international travel. “Pierre deeply loved his family and was devoted to his wife, his daughter, his grandson, who is following his grandfather’s footsteps in the military, and his special companion service dog Macy”. “Pierre fought valiantly against health challenges for over 40 years, but he remained hopeful and forward looking until his death”. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Kathy M. de Calonne; daughter, Liana M. de Calonne; grandson, Hudson J. Fairchild; three brothers, Richard, Constant and Lucien de Calonne; two sisters, Anita de Calonne and Edith Lawrence; five sisters-in-law, Wilhelmina, Eleanor, and Jo Ann de Calonne, Annette May, Mary Jo Linder, and Susann Gilbert. He was preceded in death by his brother; Charles. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 3:30pm Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Devine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses or to Paws4vets.
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Kathy, I was so sorry to read of Pierre’s passing. Although we have lost contact, I still have so many great memories of our times at HHS and our picnics at Jan Slaven’s house where I first met Pierre. I remember your great sugar-free pies that you made for him and which we all enjoyed at those gatherings. May your years of wonderful memories with him be with you in this very difficult time. Bev
Kathy, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Pierre personally, but you two chose each other, so that makes him a wonderful person. Praying for you and your family in the days ahead. Anne Tiernon
My sincere condolences, Kathy; please be assured of my prayers. Pierre clearly lived an eventful life, and his service to our country compels our deep respect and admiration. God bless you and your wonderful family.
Although we will miss you we are so glad you are out of pain and in the arms of our savior. I’ll think of you whenever we have sutay or ham!!