Larry Gordon La France, age 79.
It is with broken hearts, that we announce the passing of Son, Brother, Uncle, Dad, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Family, or Friend.
Larry Gordon La France, Born: July 1st, 1943. Passed away October 17th, 2022, at
11:30pm. Larry passed away at Health Sciences North Hospital, he went peacefully having been able to talk to everyone in his family that he loved, via by phone or in person. He was surrounded by family and so much love.
Larry is predeceased by: Mother: Gladys Ivey La France. Father: Gordon Bert La France. Brother: Laverne La France. Great-Grandson: Marky Hewlett (La France).
Larry is survived by: BROTHERS: Roy La France (Paulette). Carl La France.
CHILDREN: Rick La France (Lynne). Sherry Ciehanskie (La France) (Rick). Stephen La France (Angela-My Daughter in Law) GRANDCHILDREN: Jessica, Devin, Harmony, and Melody. GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Jedidiah. And then there is Mike O'Neil, best friend, brother, stepson, companion, and partner in crime. Mike will forever miss your smile, big heart. Who will tell him what to do, or what to pay for. You've left him with amazing memories but an empty heart, he will forever miss his little buddy till they meet again.
Larry Gordon La France fought many battles in his life. There are so many words we could use to describe Larry. Here are a few: strong, persistent, positive, passionate, stubborn, sensitive, patient, understanding, compassionate, brave, thoughtless, selfless, loving, giving, inspiring, generous, uplifting and so much more.
Larry's Children and Grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Larry's heart, soul, kind spirit, giving nature, his passion for travel but most important is his gift for Love. These will forever and always live on through them.
Larry loved to travel; it was his favorite thing to do. His free spirit and warm smile have touched so many people around the USA. He has told so many happy stories of his American friends and families. Always telling them with the biggest smile.
Larry was an inspiration, with a special gift to somehow always draw you in. Larry always played the salesman, had a smile on his face, a joke on his lips. Held grab the attention of the room, make them smile, then glow with happiness. Their smiles made it worth it.
Larry was tireless and selfless. He spent most of his life volunteering, while trying to learn how to be a single father in his home to youngest son and trying to stay in touch with his older children out of town. It wasn't always easy; Larry carried many regrets. He struggled but never complained. He did what he had to do while maintaining a positive outlook. No one is perfect but Larry was the best version of the perfect Larry. Xo
Larry had the biggest heart and always wanted to please. If you had a problem, you didn't want fixed you didn't say it out loud in front of Larry. He would make it his mission to fix the problem, and he did. While always keeping that amazing smile on his face.
Larry will also be forever missed by all who loved him on Facebook. His
Facebook family. We will miss his morning inspirational quotes to the funny play by plays of his day. His pictures of the meals he ate to the quote or emoji to end the night. No one will ever replace Larry; he is already so missed.
Larry was a man of faith and put his life into the hands of God. So, we to will believe he/s home, he/s in his hands, he/s reunited with his loved ones, he/s at peace and out
of pain. Holding in our hearts that he is watching over us always.
Larry was an incredible man. An Amazing man, who touched your heart, and left a mark. To all those fortunate and blessed enough to have met him.
Larry had a radiant ability to lift the spirit of everyone around him:
WITH
HIS SMILE
HIS VOICE
HIS STRENGTH
AND HIS LOVE
Larry touched so many people, he will be forever missed, but NEVER will he be forgotten.
A celebration of life will be held at: The United Pentecostal Church, 2080 Lasalle Blvd, date to be given at a further time. Arrangements entrusted to Park Lawn Crematorium.