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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LAVALLEE, Roland Jacques - passed away peacefully in his 91st year in Victoria, BC, on January 13th, 2015, with his family by his side. Born in Morinville, Alberta. Predeceased by his father, Francis; his mother, Leonie; his brothers Louis, Gerry, Nelson, and Francis; his sister Colette; and his wife Elizabeth. Survived by his brothers Bernard (Connie), John (Teddy), Henry (Joyce), and Edward (Jean); by five children Gerry, Frank (Janice), Bernadette (Robert), Theresa (Paul), and Paul (Tammy); by five grandchildren Jonas, Amelia, Kathryn, Brianne, and Nathan; and by two great grandchildren Julian and Yannik. Roland served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy for many years. He had a ready sense of humour and enjoyed travelling, opera music, his grandchildren, and swimming. Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on January 23, 2015, at the First Memorial Funeral Services Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Roland's memory can be made to the CFB Esquimalt Chief and Petty Officers' Mess.
Ships served in: HMCS ALGONQUIN - Served in Algonquin from commissioning till the end of the war as a stoker.
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