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Leo LAFRANCE Obituary
Suddenly on May 28, 2016, age 90 years. From WWII to Firefighting, sales and his passion, golf, Leo had a big heart and a strong swing. Leo is survived by his wife Vicki; two sons John (Pam) and Richard (Micheline); four grandchildren Brandon (Annie), Michelle (Nick), Maxine (Mathieu), Ashley; three grandchildren Emy, Megan, Brody; two stepchildren Peter (Anne), Eva (Jim) and step-grandson Mark. Leo was predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Armand; he will be remembered by his surviving siblings Rhéal, Maurice, Françoise, Janet (Eldon), Anne (Bill) and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremations Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (East of Vanier Parkway), on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 12 noon until time of the Memorial Service in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. In memory of Leo, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Tributes may be sent via Lifetimes at
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo LAFRANCE
12 Entries
Sid Male
June 9, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of working with Leo many years ago on the Fire Department.
Joe Romani
June 8, 2016
Dear Lafrance family, me deepest condolences on the passing of Leo, we were fellow members of the same golf club, he was one of the special members there, always spoke to you and was always positive, he will be missed.
Joe Romani
Roger Derenzis
June 6, 2016
My condolences to all the Lafrance family in the recent passing of their dear, Leo. I met him at the Rideau View Golf Club years ago and enjoyed a number of rounds with him as part of the Sunday morning group dubbed "The Disciples". He was a warm and gentle man and he will be missed by many who came to know him. May he rest in Peace and be given a worthy send-off to his eternal home.
In sympathy....
Gerry Saunders
June 6, 2016
Lafrance family.
I am sorry for your loss,my deepest sympathy
Sheila Spence
June 6, 2016
Dear Vicky and family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss! My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Sincerely, Sheila Spence.
Ken and Angela Gendron
June 6, 2016
Dear Vicky and Family, we are saddened by your loss. When we would get together at social events, we always enjoyed our conversations with Leo. He will be missed. Ken, Angela, Kate and Steven.
Glenn Fetherstonhaugh
June 6, 2016
To members of Leo's family. As a young boy I met Leo when he and my dad Al Fetherstonhaugh had a side job of painting when not working as firefighters. On behalf of my dad who passed in 2007 please let the good memories you have help to ease your pain at this difficult time.
Liam Maguire
June 6, 2016
Dear Lafrance family, condolences on the loss of a great man. I was a young caddy at Rideau View when he originally joined. As the years went by and I graduated up through the ranks as an employee and later as a member he was a constant at the club initially with fellow players like Gerry Tansley and Donny Poulin among others. Great men, all of them. I've been so happy to have gotten to know John over the years also through the club. I'm very sorry for your loss, he was a hero to me for his War efforts, an energetic and outgoing, friendly member of the club and I don't think anybody won more prizes on Men's Night than, Leo Lafrance. May he rest in peace.
Irene Broeders
June 5, 2016
Dear Vicky and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Irene
Steve and Liz Hamilton
June 5, 2016
Dear Vicki and family, we were so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. We've always been a great admirer of him for his courage and his friendly manner when we would visit at Eva and Jim's. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathies.
Ken, Linda and Nick Yuen
June 5, 2016
Dear Vicki
We were very saddened to hear of Leo's passing.
There were many wonderful times that we shared together in Ottawa and Sebring.
Kevin T Maloney
June 4, 2016
Deepest sympathy to LaFrance family in the loss of their Father. Leo enjoyed life and had a very hearty laugh and a big heart. May his soul rest in peace.
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