Louise Marie LaLonde

November 25, 1940 - February 21, 2021

Louise Marie LaLonde, 80, of Essexville, our strong-willed, determined, and most kind sister, aunt, and loyal friend was born into eternal life on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Brian’s House. Louise was born in Essexville on November 25, 1940, the only daughter of the late Edward C. and Mary L. (Svercek) LaLonde. She graduated from St. John’s High School and went on to work as a housekeeper, retiring from Bay Shores Nursing Home. Throughout life, Louise was known for her love of gardening, painting, and stained-glass artwork. A true dog lover, Louise raised Shelties and enjoyed training them as well. Her compassionate and kind ways will forever live on. Louise leaves to carry on her legacy, her brother, Ronald (Genie) LaLonde; nieces and nephews, Denise Pashak, Paul LaLonde, Bethany Sequin, Michele LaLonde, Joseph LaLonde, Edward (Shawna) LaLonde III, David LaLonde, James LaLonde, Juanita J. (Dennis) Schumaker, Aaron (Jennie) LaLonde, Aimee (Bret) Boehmer, and Melanie LaLonde, the late Andrew LaLonde’s wife, along with many great-nieces and nephews, and many friends. Louise was welcomed home to heaven by her parents and her brothers, William (Suzanne) LaLonde, and Edward (Anita K.) LaLonde, II, along with her nephew, Andrew LaLonde. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 1, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., Essexville. Click the following link to view the ceremony live https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/60346228. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Patrick’s Mausoleum. Visiting will be on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to Tri-City Association of the Deaf, 3520 Schust Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603, or Paws With A Cause, 1349 Piedmont Dr., Troy, MI 48083. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.