We regret to announce the death of Blanche Lalonde on Tuesday, February 22 at the Sensenbrenner Hospital at the age of 72. She is survived by three daughters, Rose Lalonde companion of Alf Thrones and Lucille Lalonde all of Kapuskasing, May Lalonde companion of Cody of Cochrane, six sons, Omer of Niagara Falls, Edward companion of Lucy of Timmins, Gus husband of Sheila of Cochrane, Jack husband of Rebecca of Sudbury, Rolly companion of Tanya of Kapuskasing and Armand of Val Rita, three brothers, Peter Malette of Matheson, Leo Malette and Gaetan Malette all of Kapuskasing, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Romuald. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Kapuskasing cemetery.