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Gerard Lachance Obituary
He was born in St. Prosper, province of Quebec, Canada, on Dec. 1, 1929, a son of the late Leon and Marie (Quirion) Lachance, and had been a resident of East Hartford for the past 45 years. Prior to his retirement, Gerard was employed by several area construction companies as a dry wall finisher and taper. Gerard was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hartford and a life-member of the French Social Circle in East Hartford. He enjoyed walking, rocking in his chair, but most of all, spending time with his family.
Besides his beloved wife, Lucienne, Gerard is survived by three sons, Bruno J.D. Lachance and his wife, Sharon, of East Hartford, Jacques J. Lachance of Woolwich, Maine, Yves D. Lachance and his wife, Rose, of South Windsor; five daughters, Diane M. Lachance of East Hartford, Sylvie Roberts and her husband, David, of East Hartford, Louise Kopp of Manchester, Noelline Lafayette and her husband, Bruce, of Woolwich, Maine, Huguette Coniam and her husband, Richard, of Bath, Maine; five brothers, Alfred Lachance and his wife, Gertrude, Francois Lachance, Florent Lachance and his wife, Lisette, Julian Lachance and his wife, Emilda, Robert Lachance and his wife, Lise, all in Canada; two sisters, Irene Lachance in Canada, Rachel Pare of East Hartford; nine special grandchildren; five adored great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29, at 9:30 a.m. from the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Cambridge Drive, East Hartford. Burial will be at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Monday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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Karen Harrison
April 18, 2011
Bruno, Sharon and Family, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. May the thoughts and prayers of those who love you bring you comfort at this time. May Jehovah's spirit comfort you and keep all the good memories of your father in your heart.
Dave & Denise Smith
March 30, 2011
Bruno & Sharon and Family - We were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. May the comfort from the scriptures reassure you and give you hope. We have you in our prayers at this difficult time and may Jehovah continue to provide strength to you.
Christian Love,
March 30, 2011
Dear Bruno and family, praying for you to have comfort at this time and cherish the good memories and I know you take comfort in the wonderful hope we have from the Bible of seeing an end to this enemy death and many loved ones returning. Love Kathy Squires. The boys send their love also.
Khris LaChance(Charles)
March 29, 2011
I'm very sorry & sad about my great grandfather.I cant beleive it happend.I will always love him and never forget him. Love you great grandma (ge-ge)always.
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Ben & Mickey Morgan
March 29, 2011
Dear Bruno,Sharon,Katrina and Kris. We were sadden to hear of the loss of your father. May the knowledge that he is not suffering and the hope of seeing him again be of comfort to you and your family. We send our love and deep sympathy.
Colleen Warner
March 28, 2011
To Dear Bruno, Sharon, Trina and Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. Having just lost my Dad I know what a difficult time this is for you. I pray that you are comforted from the many happy memories you had together, and the hope we have for the future. Bruno, I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting your parents when I ran into all of you at the store last year. He seemed like such a nice man.
With all our love,
Colleen and Graham Warner
March 28, 2011
Dear Rose and Family
With my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Phillips, a friend at Comcast
sheena bradley
March 27, 2011
Bruno and Sharon I'm sorry for your loss you are in my prayers.I love you both!
March 26, 2011
I am saden by the loss of a one who was loved by so many.. I will also chairish the times during my almost daily walks to make sure i stopped at the Lachance,s house to be greated
with warm smiles and friendly conversations..one smile is now in heaven and the other is still here for me to see so I still have reason to knock on her door Mr Lachance Iwill miss you deeply.. I always asked you how your numbers were (diabetes) I was hooping that they would be your age.. your in Gods hands now with love Frank and Alma
Helene Gilbert
March 25, 2011
Tante Lucienne et famille mes sympathy a vous tous je pense a vous et je prie que Dieu soit aevc vous pour passer parmi ca
votre niece Héléne Gilbert xoxo
Jamie Bell
March 25, 2011
Rose & family I'm sorry for your lose. You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Burba
March 25, 2011
My Deepest sympathy to your family for your loss.
Austin Arens-Violette
March 25, 2011
I am very sorry that you passed away. I really missed seeing you. You always said hi to me when i came over. We will ALWAYS be in your heart. You lived a great life,but it was time. Once again, I am very sorry you passed away. We all love you and we will always think of you.
March 25, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I feel so fortunate to have known him. I"l always have those found merories of he and your mom playing cards at my parents house [ the Bourque,s}. John Bourque {Toland CT}
Louise Gilbert
March 25, 2011
my sympathy ma tante Lucienne and all the cousins you guys are in my prayers. love Louise Gilbert
Ginger Davis
March 25, 2011
Hello Bruno and Sharon, and family. I always thought Bruno that your whole family was in Canada and I never knew it was so large. So your dad was right there in the vicinity all the while. I can only imagine how you might be doing emotionally. Don't be strong and allow those places of grief to surface. Remember Jesus, even he gave way to tears. I love you so and really feel like a sister to you. So may it comfort you to know that others care. Warm regards
"THE REST IF THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US CANNOT STEADY THE UNREST OF THOSE TO FOLLOW" -from Finding Forrester
Katrina LaChance
March 25, 2011
Grandpa will always be in our hearts. We look forward to the time when we will see him again.(Rev.21:3,4)As a family we will miss you and forever keep your memory in our hearts.
Jim Costello
March 25, 2011
To the LaChance Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences to all of you.
Sharon LaChance
March 25, 2011
We are all so saddened by the loss of someone dear to us all. The memories of family dinners and playing Tuck will stay in my heart forever. And I'll never forget the campsite and the fun we had with Dad. Death is a hard enemy of all of us, but I hope to see you Dad again. And not ravaged by sickness, but the healthy man I met over 36 years ago. May my tears of sorrow become tears of joy, as I remember what it meant in having such a loving father in law in my life.
Sharon
Christi Violette
March 25, 2011
Words cannot express the los that we all feel. You will be missed Grandpa. You are an angel now looking down upon us. Love you and miss you.
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