Plymouth, Minnesota
LaFond, Gary P. Age 49, of Plymouth. Survived by wife, Monica Hirsch- LaFond; children, Chris Hirsch and Tina Hirsch; mother, Dorothy Schuler LaFond; father, Robert M. LaFond; brothers, Robert, James (Laure), Stephen (Sylvia), Christopher (Barbara) and Jonathan LaFond; sisters, Barbara (Al) Omarzu, Theresa (Ron) Furzland; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister-in-law, Kathleen; nephew, Gregory LaFond; and cousin, Michael Ellis. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and an employee of Schuler Shoes. He loved nature and was very generous. Funeral Saturday 10:30 AM at Gearty- Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 37th Ave N. and Vicksburg Ln. Int. Gethsemane. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM at Gearty- Delmore. Memorials preferred to Gary's children, The Chris and Tina Hirsch Education Fund. Gearty-Delmore Plymouth 763-553-1411
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
It has been a while since Gary went away.
Every time I sit stand around a fire outside , I think of you.
You loved the wildness of life it seemed.
My hope is that you are out there in the wilds of the universe.
Loved ya,
Barbie
Barb Omarzu
March 21, 2021 | Two Harbors, MN
Hey Brother Gary! I sure do miss you. It would be (is in my heart) your birthday! You are now 60! Good for you old man! Can't seem to catch up to you. I sure do miss you and your good natured friendship. I started a fire in the rain for you, but the rain is kinda letting us down here, it is very dry and hot, hot, hot! Sleep well!
Steve La Fond
August 19, 2018 | Clearwater, MN | Brother
Gary I miss your smile-also the joy you brought to us all!We have learned from you to value life and one another!So sweet prince may the angels carry you to your rest! pray for us and help us rember how short life can be-cherish one another !much love to all auntie katy
katy ellis
April 03, 2008 | St.paul, MN
Gary, I miss you so very much it hurts. You were my best friend, partner, soul mate and a wonderful father to our kids. I will forever be thankful for the time we had together and thankful I was your fiance even though it was for a very short time. I love you and will miss you!
Monica Hirsch LaFond
April 03, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Hi Gary I m missing you very much---You have left a large void in my life. Mom
Dorothy (Toots) LaFond
April 03, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond's gift of snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the autumn's gentle rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft starts that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there
I did not die
______________________
Gary, I saw you...
Rob La Fond
April 01, 2008 | Raymond, NH
My condolences to Gary's family and other friends. He was truely one of the nicest people I ever knew in my entire life. He was also one of the only people who really did take time to appreciate "the little things" and all the natural wonders in his world.
I'll miss my random, but always fun (or funny) encounters with my old friend and good neighbor Gary.
Alexi Ahrens
April 01, 2008 | Plymouth, MN
Hey Gary,
We are missing you so much already.... I tried to hang out up in the garage but it just wasn't the same with out you there. Your moving on will leave a great big hole in many people's lives. Starting with Mom and Monica, Chris and Tina...the list would fill this page and the next one too.
I miss your smile and your energy. Thanks for being so generous.
You could turn ordinary life into a little adventure just by lighting a fire. Standing around one of your bonfires...
Barbie Omarzu
March 29, 2008 | Two Harbors, MN
Gary I will always remember you with a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye. I wish my children would have had more opportunities to have met you so they could have enjoyed the same. God bless cousin, miss you and love you. Our sympathy and prayers go out to your family.
Kevin Ellis & Family
March 28, 2008 | Woodbury, MN