Francois LARRE

LARRE, Francois Henri (Frank)
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Larre announces his passing on October 7, after a ten year battle with kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gayle and their children Maria and Francois (Bear), brother Robert (Pat), sisters Louise (Gene) and Bernadette (Tony). Born in St. Walburg, Sask., he grew up in a large extended family. His experiments with gunpowder, building rockets and unidentified floating objects shortened the winters for us. After brief stops in Saskatoon and Vancouver, Frank and his family moved to Merritt where he was involved in various businesses. He was an active member of the Lions as well as the Merritt Astronomical Society and the Walk of Stars. A dedicated polymath, his favourite pastime was talking. His last three years were spent mostly in hospitals, but visits were never dull; visitors left uplifted. The family wishes to thank Dr. McLeod, Dr. Connolly, the staff at RIH and the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in St. Walburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House or the Canadian Kidney Foundation.