Obituary of Henry Lalonde

Henry (Hank) Lalonde passed away peacefully in his sleep on March14, 2016 in his 72 second year. Cherished and beloved best friend of Joanne Murphy for over 40 years. Hank was predeceased by his parents Walter and Janet Lalonde and one sister Gail Lalonde. He is survived by two sisters, Debbie of Malaga, Spain, Penny (Bill) Wasyluk of Lakeshore, two nieces, Chantal and Katrina Wasyluk, and his aunt, Rose Burgess of Wallaceburg. As well, there are many surviving cousins. Hank was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Chatham. He was honoured to be a Eucharistic Minister and to serve at Funeral Masses. Hank graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Master of Education. His teaching career was with the Kent County School Board. He served as Business Head at Chatham Kent Secondary School, Wallaceburg District Secondary School and, lastly, Chatham Collegiate Institute (CCI). Hank was a member of Maple City Country Club. On most summer days he could be found enjoying a round of golf. He enjoyed playing Hockey in the Monday After School Teachers’ league. Hank belonged to the Trap Shooting League at the Kent Cloverleaf Club and was a member of Branch 642 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a keen Montreal Canadians fan and follower of the Blue Jays. Hank joined the Retired Teachers of Ontario upon retirement. He served on the Chatham Kent District Executive as Treasurer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the RTO/ERO Foundation or the Chatham Kent Hospice. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church on Tuesday, March 22. Visitation is at 9:30 am in the Church. Words of Remembrance are at 10:15 followed by the Mass at 10:30 am. Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S., Chatham.