Gerard Richard Larochelle

Gerard Richard Larochelle

August 17 1923 - September 10 2008

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Obituary of Gerard Richard Larochelle

LAROCHELLE, GERARD RICHARD It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard Larochelle on September 10, 2008 in his 85th year. A devoted and loving husband to Therese ( nee Belanger ) and wonderful father to Lucille the late Paul Boucher, Carmen & Dave Tratechaud, Onil & Mary Ellen Larochelle , Helene Smith & dear friend Michael Solcz Jr and Jacques & the late Connie and Jacqueline. Beloved grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren plus 2 new additions Ava & Katie born Sept.10, 2008 and waiting in anticipation for our new arrival expected on Sept.24, 2008 " Jackson ". Dear son of the late Joseph & Arthimise Larochelle. Loving brother of the late Emma, Gertrude , Jeanne D'Arc, Madelaine, Paul and survived by Lillianne & Fortunat Gagnon - Quebec, Emelienne, Ovila Lapointe - Manchester N.H., Therese & Raymond Lapointe - St.Magloire, Quebec. Dear brother in law of Alida Belanger - Montreal, Lucienne Lapointe, Gemma Maurice - Welland , ON., Emelda Labonte, Jeannette Mailloux, Colette Plante, Raymonde & Eloi Marcoux, Gemma & the late Paul Belanger - Windsor. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Gerard was an employee at Great Lakes Forgings after 16 years of service , and retired from G.M. Trim after 23 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Club Alouette and of CAW Local 1973. VISITATION AT THE WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME 1700 Tecumseh Rd East ( 519-253-7234) on Sunday from 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 PM. Prayers Sunday evening at 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Monday September 15, 2008 at 9:45am from the funeral home then to St. Jerome Church for funeral mass at 10:30am. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Founation of Ontario. Online condolences and cherished memories may be sent to the family at www.windsorchapel.com