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It is with deep sorrow that the family of Marc Lalonde announces his sudden passing after a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by his sister, Micheline (Joe), and brothers, Guy (Pauline) and Yves (Jo), he leaves behind his wife, Beverly Gillis, sons, Michael (Paloma), and Benjamin, sisters Claudette (Bill) and Marie (John), and a joyfully large number of nieces and nephews and their many children.
Marc had four passions in his life: the Montreal Canadiens, playing guitar, his work and, above all, his family. He passed on his work ethic and his love of hockey and music to his sons. He was exceedingly proud of them.
When Marc began a BA program at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, he immediately set a goal to teach at the university level. He did not yet recognize his academic ability but liked to dream big. He thrived on challenge and leaned into his studies at Concordia University where he earned an MA and PhD, then began teaching. Lecturing and publishing, when time allowed, he found great pleasure and kinship in his work in Concordia’s department of Religions and Cultures.
He will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held at J.C. Cardinal Funeral Home, 560 chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval on January 16 (2–5 pm and 7-9 pm), followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at Sarto-Desnoyers Community Center, 1335 chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval on January 17 at 12 pm.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to one of the organizations Marc supported; Welcome Hall Mission and CNIB Guide Dogs.
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C’est avec une profonde tristesse que la famille de Marc Lalonde annonce son décès soudain après une brève bataille contre le cancer. Prédécédé par sa sœur Micheline (Joe) et ses frères Guy (Pauline) et Yves (Jo), il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Beverly Gillis, ses fils Michael (Paloma) et Benjamin, ses sœurs Claudette (Bill) et Marie (John), ainsi qu’un nombre joyeusement important de neveux et nièces et leurs nombreux enfants.
Marc avait quatre passions dans sa vie : les Canadiens de Montréal, la guitare, son travail et, par-dessus tout, sa famille. Il a transmis à ses fils son éthique du travail, et son amour du hockey et de la musique. Il était extrêmement fier d’eux.
Lorsque Marc a commencé un programme de licence à l’université Queen’s de Kingston, en Ontario, il s’est immédiatement fixé comme objectif d’enseigner au niveau universitaire. Il n’était pas encore conscient de ses capacités académiques, mais il aimait rêver en grand. Il aimait les défis et s’est investi dans ses études à l’Université Concordia, où il a obtenu une maîtrise et un doctorat, puis commencé à enseigner. Lorsqu’il en avait le temps, il donnait des conférences et publiait des ouvrages. Son travail au département des religions et des cultures de l’Université Concordia lui procurait un grand plaisir et lui permettait d’établir des liens de parenté.
Il nous manquera beaucoup.
Une visite aura lieu à la Maison funéraire J. C. Cardinal au 560, chemin Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval le 16 janvier (14 h -17 h et 19 h – 21 h) et une cérémonie de célébration de la vie aura lieu au Centre communautaire Sarto-Desnoyers, 1335 chemin Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval le 17 janvier à 12 h.
En lieu de fleurs, vous pouvez faire un don à l’un des organismes que Marc soutenait : Mission Bon Accueil, ou Fondation INCA.
RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE J.J. CARDINAL FUNERAL HOME
560, Chemin Bord-du-Lac, Dorval (Québec) H9S 2B3
Tél. : 514-631-1511 | Téléc. : 514-631-1516 | Courriel : service@jccardinal.ca
8 Comments
Dear Bev and the Lalonde family. Marc will be remembered every time I think of Lennox Street and my childhood in Kingston. He was sweet, fun and game for any wildly imaginative game we could draw in the gravel beside the road. I am so grateful to have known him. I am also so sad for all of you that this lovely man/husband/father/brother/uncle was not given more time with you. My condolences.
Thank you for your condolences, Stephanie. It is comforting to read how fondly he is remembered.
Bev, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Marc. Sending my heart felt condolences you and your family.
Thanks for your support, Carol. It’s comforting that people from his youth remember him so fondly.
Chère Beverly, je suis sincèrement attristée par cette terrible nouvelle et je partage ta peine et celle de ta famille. Je vous transmets mes condoléances et vous souhaite du courage pour surmonter cette épreuve si difficile. Vers toi et vers tes enfants, mes pensées seront tournées.
Merci pour vos condoléances, Aimée. Nous trouvons peu à peu notre voie grâce à l’aide et aux messages de soutien de familles et d’amis comme vous.
On behalf of the Dubois family (Marc, Andree, John, Joanne, Nicole and Jocelyne)
we send our deepest condolences to Bev and children and our cousins and their families on his passing.
We have such fond memories of our childhood visits to the Lalonde branch of the family in Kingston. For some of us, the highlights were the basement concerts with Marc, his guitar and harmonica. It was a treat to watch and listen and he always glowed in our eyes.
We wish his family strength in their sadness and we wish Marc well on his journey.
Rest in peace.
Dear Beverly, Mike and Ben
My condolences, I am surprised and sad to hear the news.
I have many good memories of Marc from our Boxing Day BBQ’s, Our Tennis Matches, and of course our continuous debate about Henri Richard’s Number 16 being retired. Just to name a few.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Lynch
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