Obituary for Joseph Paul Lalonde
Surrounded by his family at the St. Norbert PCH, our beloved Paul joined his mother Gertrude (Hudon), father Léon and brother Lucien and can finally rest in peace. He leaves behind his wife Geraldine (Rivard), children Jason Feal, Joelle (Mark) Hutcheson and Jocelyne Lalonde, daughter-in-law Nikki Feal and grandchildren Kennedy, Mackland, Matthew, Audrey, Joséphine, Chloé and Rielle.
Paul loved people and valued relationships above all else. This was especially true when it came to his family. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with those he loved, cheering on his grandchildren in their various activities, giving amazing hugs and reminding us of his love every chance he had. Paul was happiest when sharing a meal with his family.
Paul was committed to his community. He was a member of the Reston Lions Club and the St. Norbert Parish Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight and received many awards for his service. He never hesitated to help a friend or neighbour and was always the first person to visit a friend or family member in the hospital.
Paul was born in Zenon Park, SK, where his family owned a garage that housed a satellite Bank of Montreal office a few days a week. His father arranged for him to interview with the BMO and, right out of high school, he began his banking career in Arborfield.
Paul’s 38-year BMO career included the communities of Fox Valley, Domremy, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg Beach, Carman, St. Anne, Reston and finally Winnipeg. In his semi-retirement, he went on to work for the Caisse Populaire in Ellie, La Salle, St. Claude, Notre Dame de Lourdes and St Boniface. He held many positions, in various branches, but what stands out most was the value he placed on the connections he made with the people he worked for and with.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 8 at 11 am, at the St. Norbert Parish, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Paul’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of MB.
The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Norbert PCH for the loving care they provided Paul.
Paul loved people and valued relationships above all else. This was especially true when it came to his family. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with those he loved, cheering on his grandchildren in their various activities, giving amazing hugs and reminding us of his love every chance he had. Paul was happiest when sharing a meal with his family.
Paul was committed to his community. He was a member of the Reston Lions Club and the St. Norbert Parish Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight and received many awards for his service. He never hesitated to help a friend or neighbour and was always the first person to visit a friend or family member in the hospital.
Paul was born in Zenon Park, SK, where his family owned a garage that housed a satellite Bank of Montreal office a few days a week. His father arranged for him to interview with the BMO and, right out of high school, he began his banking career in Arborfield.
Paul’s 38-year BMO career included the communities of Fox Valley, Domremy, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg Beach, Carman, St. Anne, Reston and finally Winnipeg. In his semi-retirement, he went on to work for the Caisse Populaire in Ellie, La Salle, St. Claude, Notre Dame de Lourdes and St Boniface. He held many positions, in various branches, but what stands out most was the value he placed on the connections he made with the people he worked for and with.
Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 8 at 11 am, at the St. Norbert Parish, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Paul’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of MB.
The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Norbert PCH for the loving care they provided Paul.