Donald W. LaLonde

Donald W. “Don” LaLonde, 81, of Ocqueoc, died Wednesday March 26, 2014 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan. Don was born August 14, 1932 to William F. and Janette (McLean) LaLonde in Rogers City and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Surviving him in death are his loving wife, Gail N. LaLonde of Ocqueoc; four children, Renee (Robert) LaLonde Houchen of West Branch, Kurt (Lori) LaLonde of Onaway, Don LaLonde II of Onaway and Dan (Sara) LaLonde of Ocqueoc; his grandchildren, Wesley and Jakob Houchen of West Branch, Jim (Samantha) and Andrew LaLonde of Onaway, Debbie and Lindsey LaLonde also of Onaway, and Aaron and Ashley LaLonde; and great-grandchildren, Lesley and Justin LaLonde, and Jaxson Houchen. Don is also survived by five sisters and two brothers.

There will be visitation today (Friday, March 28) from 4-8 p.m. at the Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway with a wake service at 7 p.m. to be followed by a rosary prayer. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 29, at 9 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway.

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Don’s burial will take place later this spring at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Ocqueoc.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of Don should do so to Hospice House of Cheboygan, the Onaway Ambulance or to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be shared online at www.chagnonfh.com.