HENRY MICHEL DELARONDE

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HENRY MICHEL DELARONDE November 15, 1928 - May 18, 2005 The family of Henry DeLaronde sadly announces the passing of their father on May 18, 2005 at his residence. Henry, 76 years, was predeceased by his wife Kathleen in 2000; his sons, Michael, 1991 and Joseph, 1959 and his father Dan. Henry is survived by his mother Elizabeth; his children, Margaret (Angus) MacKinnon, Sandra, Conrad (Lois), Dennis (Toni), Kenneth (Millie), Gary, Joan, Diane (Albert) DeLaronde-Colombe and Clifford (Tracey) Campbell. His Brothers, Raymond (Linda), BillyJo (Karen), Adelard (Sando) Charles, Fred, Stanley (Arlene); and sisters, Margaret (Dennis), Bertha, Lorraine (James), Mary (Joe). Henry loved and shared much laughter and joy with his grandchildren, Larry (Mel), Marion (Wayne), Sande (Mike), Sarah, Tyler, Travis, Terrence, Marika, Lyndon, Sydni, Bobbi-Faye (Scott), Dayna (David), Diana, Danielle, Rhys, Michael, Christopher, Skylar, Glenda, Jonathan, Rikki, Desiree, Lyndsay; and great-grandchildren, Destiny, Bryant, Aaliyah, Katie, Karlie, Denika and Darius. Many nieces and nephews. Henry's love of life was his family. Henry was born Thursday, November 15, 1928 at Camperville, MB. Henry cherished the outdoors and was employed for 30 plus years in the fishing industry with Keystone Fisheries then with Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation in The Pas until he retired. He had great respect for the waters which provided life and livelihood to the people of Northern Manitoba. The waters which he traveled on will miss his advocacy, but will be carried on through the generation he left behind to be stewards of this gift. He was a very big man with the deepest blue eyes and the humblest and gentlest of hearts. He saved many lives in the cold unforgiving winters as he traveled across the north in his blue bombardier. One of his most famous of rescues resulted in a made for TV movie, to which his only comment was, that's not the way it happened . He was a great hunter who provided for his family and for tables across Manitoba. American hunters sought him out to guide for Moose and other big game. No sooner, after retirement, as he missed the outdoors did he obtain seasonal employment with Ducks Unlimited to return to the places he enjoyed. Often one could see Henry by peering over the local bridge; under a large plume of smoke you could see the Myndy-J chugging down the Saskatchewan River with a barge load of equipment. Captain Henry DeLaronde has been called by our Creator to steer his ship home to join his loving Wife and Sons who have been waiting for him. God's speed Dad. Viewing and visitation were held Friday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May 20, 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral with Archbishop Peter Sutton and Rev. Paul Bringleson presiding. Music Ministry was by Rita Hayward and Jackie Joyal. Scripture readings by Margaret Scrabek and Joan McIvor. Prayers of the Faithful by Toni and Denis DeLaronde. Presentation of Gifts by Conrad DeLaronde, Marion and Sandy MacKinnon. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery, The Pas. Pallbearers were Larry MacKinnon, Tyler DeLaronde, Travis DeLaronde, Terrance DeLaronde, Christopher DeLaronde, Lyndon DeLaronde, Diana DeLaronde, Skylar DeLaronde, Jonathan Colombe and Dainelle DeLaronde. Honorary Pallbearers were all those whose lives Henry has touched. If friends so desire, donations to the literacy program, in care of The Pas Friendship Centre, Box 2638, The Pas, MB R9A 1M3, would be appreciated by Henry's family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2005