André Marin, last child of a family of 4 brothers and sisters, died and with him the end of the Marin siblings of Campagne-sur-Aude.
André Marin, son of a Spanish emigrant, born in 1933, grew up in the village and lived part of his life there. Firstly by attending the municipal school, then during his youth by practicing cycling intensely which later led him to enter into the departmental and regional cycling race competition.
“Beijing” of his nickname participated for many years in the Quillan international criterium where he was renowned for being a formidable sprinter. He has also won numerous races and prizes. In his life journey, he has always been able to count on the unconditional support of his brother Roger and his sister Paulette, as for Louis, the eldest, who left at a very young age in the Catalan country to “earn his crust”, he supported remotely.
Enlistment in the Algerian War for 30 months put an end to his cycling career.
On his return, he will then move towards a professional career as a building painter and with his brother Roger they will found in 1958 the painting and masonry company of the Marin brothers, a great adventure for this family, with Paulette always at their side. sides to carry the snack.
André, nostalgic for cycling, will put an end to this fraternal association that is too demanding and will teach in a specialized school for disabled children in order to teach them house painting.
He spends his free time taking long bike rides along the Canal du Midi, loving his wife and three children. Saturday November 2, André left for his last race.
To Nicole his wife, to Gilles and Nathalie, Dominique who left too soon, sincere condolences.
