April 25, 1935 – April 4, 2022

The family of Bob Lalonde sadly announces his passing on Monday April 4th, 2022 at Ridgeview Lodge at the age of 86 with his daughter Linda by his side.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Hazel Lalonde and his beloved wife Mabel.

He will be remembered and greatly missed by his 5 children Linda (Ron) Goodell, Marie (Phil) Morck, Bill (Sandy)Lalonde, Lionel (Sharon) Lalonde, and Leona (Cody)Lalonde, and his 4 step children David (Patsy) Kenny, Doug Kenny, Karen (Danny) Shaw, and Kevin (Sue) Kenny. Grandpa Bob will also be greatly missed by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Bob was born at home, the only child to Cecil and Hazel Lalonde, near White Mountain in Northwestern Alberta on April 25th,1935. He spent the first 35 years of his life in the farming areas around Blue Berry Mountain and Heart Valley Alberta. He settled in the Kamloops area in 1972 working for Parks before starting his career as a farm mechanic at Tranquille farm. He finished is working career with Funk Signs.

Bob’s love of music began as a child and he was never without a fiddle, accordion, or guitar. He loved his performances with the Old Time Fiddlers and was very proud to receive his lifetime membership with them in December 2019.

Bob and his wife Mable were also very active with the local chapter of the Sons of Norway participating in parades, dances and other events.

When Bob and Mabel weren’t cutting up the dance floor, they loved to spend time traveling and camping with friends and family.

Services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday June 4th, 2022 at Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops BC with interment to follow at Mildred, Saskatchewan alongside his beloved Mabel.

Messages of condolence may be offered at Schoening Funeral Service.

 

• Date : 2022-04-04
• Location : Kamloops