DAVID DE LARONDE

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DAVID DE LARONDE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David De Laronde, our beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather. Dave passed away peacefully at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 75. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 48 years Polly, son Ernie (Maureen), daughter Michelle (David) granddaughter Jade, sisters Rosemary De Laronde and Verna Sanderson and his nieces and nephews Corinne, Verna, Stephen, Linda, Beverley, Troy, Morgan, Deidre, Debbie and Gerald. Dave was predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Orilla, brothers Joseph, Louis, Roy, Wesley and sisters June, Geraldine and Margaret. Dave was born in Hodgson, Manitoba in 1939 and was the youngest of 10 siblings. His father farmed and trapped until selling the farm in 1951 and moving the family to St. Vital. Following his father's death in 1953, Dave worked as a farm hand, truck driver and construction worker. He subsequently apprenticed as a pipe fitter and worked at Inco Mines in Thompson. Dave and Polly were married in 1965 and in 1970 they bought a farm in Oak Lake, Manitoba. In 1981, Dave sold the farm and moved with Polly and their two children to Winnipeg. Dave continued long haul trucking and worked for a number of companies including International Transport, Midland Superior, John Eichel Trucking, Taras Sand and Gravel and Roche Transport. David had a tremendous work ethic and worked right up until his passing. Dave enjoyed gardening, working in his yard and spending time outdoors. He adored his granddaughter Jade and loved spending time with her, watching her dance competitions and taking trips together. The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Klassen Funeral Home. Viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held followed by a graveside service at St. Vital Cemetery. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 HENDERSON HWY 204-338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 09, 2014