Dear Ellen,so sorry to hear about your mom, I just found out, she was a big heart of the bingo hall back in the day but will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and humour.God love her as much as we all did !
LAFRANCE, Doreen Ellen – It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of a cherished Mother and Grandmother, Doreen Lafrance, at the age of 92, at Teck Pioneer Residence.Doreen was born in Renfrew on April 22nd, 1926. When she was ten her family moved to Kirkland Lake where she later met her “Romeo” (as she would say “my handsome sailor”). They married in 1946 and happily raised 5 children.Doreen worked for many years selling shoes for Graham & Menzies and Jack Polyblank Shoes. After her retirement, her favorite past-time was playing bingo at the Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall and the Encore Club. After becoming a resident at TPR, Doreen continued to enjoy Bingo games as well as activities along with her wonderful TPR family.Doreen had a smile that could light up a room … Mom you will always be our sunshine!A very special thank you to all TPR staff and Dr. Chun for the exceptional loving care shown to our dear Mother. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.Predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Pearl Dewar, her husband of 47 years, Romeo, daughter Linda Jackson, son-in-law Dave Jackson, sister Beverly Kahl and brother Douglas Dewar.She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Lorraine, Donna, Robert (Mary) and Ellen (Claude), her brother-in-law Garnet Kahl and her sister-in-law Betty Lafrance.Proud Grandmother (Granny) to Jim (Amanda), Wendy, Mike, Janelle (Kevin), Michael (Crystal), Jackson (Taigen) and Jared; 10 great-grandchildren and aunt to many nieces and nephews.Disposition:
CremationMemorial Service:
French Family Funeral Home & Crematorium
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3L1
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.A luncheon will follow in the lounge at French Family Funeral Home.Donations:
Teck Pioneer Residence Activity Fund
145A Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4
(Please mail cheques directly to Teck Pioneer Residence)Offer Condolence for the family of Doreen Ellen Lafrance
Dear Ellen,so sorry to hear about your mom, I just found out, she was a big heart of the bingo hall back in the day but will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and humour.God love her as much as we all did !
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I have so many fond memories of spending time with your family during the summer when I was young. I thought of your mother as an Aunt. She was always so nice to me. Our deepest condolences Cherylee (McMillan) Tarr and Barry Tarr
My condolences to the Lafrance Family: your Mom was such a beautiful person, always a smile on her face and a pleasant greeting for every one. She will be missed by many. During her bingo days I always felt like I knew her from somewhere before, mystery solved, shoe store lady!! Funny you don’t know names of clerks or workers in stores or waitresses until years later when you run into them at bingo or meet at Teck Pioneer.
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I will always keep wonderful memories of your Mom from her time at Menzies and Polyblanks and more recently at the bingo hall. She was a lovely lady. Deepest sympathy.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Mother. I have very fond memories of her beautiful , warm smile whenever I visited at your home . She was truly a lovely lady.
Thank you Mary
Deepest sympathy from the Chouinard family to Ellen and all the family members during this sad time.
Very saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was always so nice to me back when Linda & I use to hang around together. God Bless
To Robert Ellen and family. So sorry to hear of your mothers passing
Lorraine, Robbie, Donna, Ellen and Family. Hope it comforts you to remember just how wonderful your Mother was. Treasure the memories she left you and keep them close. Hugs????????????????
Thank you Mary
Lorraine, I have many fond memories of your dear Mom during the many weekends I spent with you in our high school days. I am so happy I had the opportunity to visit your Mom at Teck Pioneer when I was in K.L. this time last year. Our condolences to you, Donna, Robbie and Ellen. Your Mom will forever be in my heart.
Thank you Bev. Would love to get in touch. Can you message me with your number
Rob and Ellen. Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I remember she was always very nice everytime i talked to her back in my Dino’s pizzeria days. Condolences to the entire Lafrance family. Gilles & Sandra Lauzon
Ellen and family, so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady.
Lorraine, I have so many fond memories of your dear Mom during the many weekends I spent with you during our high school years. Im so happy I had the chance to visit your Mom at Teck Pioneer when I was in K.L. this time last year. Our condolences to you, Donna, Robbie and Ellen. Your Mom will alway be in my heart.
To the La France family our sympathy for the passing of Doreen. In especial our thoughts go to Donna and Ellen. It doesn’t matter that it may seem it is the time for them to go – we always feel orphans as they leave. Waldete and Dennis
Doreen was such a wonderful lady. I have so many fond memories of working with her at Polyblank shoes. Im so glad that she was in my life
My deepest condolences to the LaFrance family. I lived next door to them in the early sixties and became friends with Ellen. Although we have lost touch I still think about them.
Ellen, Lorraine, Donna, Robbie and family, Aunt Doreen has always had a special place in our hearts. She was beautiful in every way. Sharing your sadness…Crystal and Cliff Campbell and Shelley and Nathaniel Carrick and families
What wonderful memories I have of your mother and your warm and inviting home in Chaput Hughes. My deepest condolences.
Thank you Barb and Joe.
Thank you Diane. It was so great to see you
Ellen and a Family Please accept my deepest condolences, your Mom was such a sweet lady. Please know that she is in the arms of Angels.
Ellen and family; So very sorry and sad to her of your Mothers passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Doreen at the TPR when my grandmother was her neighbor there. Doreen had such a warm and welcoming smile. Even though I didnt know her for long, she touched my heart. Heartfelt condolences to the family of Doreen.
Dear Lafrance Cousins, We want to send you all our deepest sympathy for the lost of Aunt Doreen. Our thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult, sad time. xoxo
Thank you for being there with us
Ellen, I am so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing and wish to convey to you my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and trust that your memories will sustain you in the days to come.
Lorraine, Donna, Robert, Ellen……Sincere condolences and prayers, to each of you, as you travel this sad path, thru life……She will live on in your hearts forever! She was always smiling with a sparkle in her eyes!
Thank you Monique
Ellen and family. We are sorry to read of your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Lafrance. She was a wonderful lady, I always enjoyed talking to her at the bingo hall. She would bring her list of the cards she wanted so she wouldn’t miss any cards. She will be missed.
So sorry for your loss Ellen and Family
My deepest sympathies to Lorraine and Ellen on the loss of you dear mom , she was a lovely lady , so great to have known her for so many years .
Thank you Diane. It sure has been a long time.
So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.
Thinking of you Ellen! You had some very precious times with your Mom and took such wonderful care of her! Take good care!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ellen. So sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear about your loss of your Mother. I have many good memories visiting you all in Chaput as we were growing up. She was always smiling. The last tea at T.P. R. she talked to Joyce and I was a real pleasure to know she remembered us. My condolences to you and your family. Julia Doyon nee Krachuk
I am so sorry for your loss Ellen. You were always there for your Mom. She will be missed.
Very sorry to hear of your families loss.
I always felt so good to be around my lovely aunt. I have so many wonderful memories of her when I was growing up. In Larder Lake at the dairy and then in the LaFrance Home in Chaput Hughes. My heart goes out to her children and we will cry together on Tuesday. The other Romeo
Thanks Romeo I remember the times we all got together as kids . Lots of great memories
So sorry for your loss Ellen.
I am so sad to hear of your Mother’s passing Lorraine. You have surely been in my thoughts the past few days. Your Mother was always a kind and lovely lady. I have memories of her when I was growing up in Chaput and playing with you and Linda of course, but I also enjoyed chatting with her in recent years as well. My heart goes out to you and the family. Mary Jo Currie-Broughton
Thank you Mary Jo
Im so very sorry for your loss.. She was a very nice lady.. Love from the Korhonens
Saddened to hear about your Mom….she was such a lovely lady. You as a daughter, could not have been any better than you were to her, she adored you….Sorry for the Family’s loss.
So sorry for your loss Ellen and all your family. Your mom was an amazing, kind beautiful lady and a great neighbor for many years.
The Lafrance family,so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.She was the beautiful lady with the beautiful smile.Love & hug”s to all.
Ellen and Family. My deepest Condolences in your loss of a Mother and Grandmother. Doreen held a special place in my heart with her wonderful smile and laugh.
So sorry for your loss Ellen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss Lorraine and Mike, sending our Love. Love Holly and Frank ( Dad )
Iam. saddened today , all the. Best to the others. Ron. Netherton
I love you Dad Granny always loved you.
Thank you Rose
My deepest condolences to you Ellen and your family.
My deepest sympathies to Ellen and family.
Lovely lady , beautiful smile , i worked at the bingo hall , she also had a kind word to say ,when I talked to her .
So sorry for your loss Mrs. Lafance was a wonderful lady made me smile when i bought boots and shoes condolences to all.
Condolences to you Ellen and family. Your mom was a beautiful lady.
So very sorry for your loss….Your mother Doreen was one of the nicest people I knew during my years in Kirkland Lake.
Such wonderful memories of your Mom Ellen. Please know we arw thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Hugs The Robichaud Crew