Obituary of Laurence Clifford LeCapelain

LeCAPELAIN, Laurence Clifford - Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, professor, mentor, guru, and humanitarian, migrated from Trillium Villa, Sarnia, Ontario April 11, 2020, after months of battling aspiration pneumonia, just nine days short of his 91st birthday. Born in Windsor, Ontario, April 20th 1929 to parents, Edward and Alice LeCapelain (deceased) and also predeceased by siblings, Dawn Rowe, Glenn LeCapelain, and Neville LeCapelain. He will be remembered always by his life partner, Richard Lalonde, daughter, Mary Allyson Lalonde, her husband David and their children, Nicole Lalonde and husband, Brent Rowan and their sons Izaak and Zadyn, Jordan Lalonde and his wife, Amy and their daughter, Alya, Nathan Lalonde, and also by Laurence’s separated wife, Bernadette LeCapelain, all of Guelph. Also remembered by his son Daniel LeCapelain, his wife Kara, daughter Alysha and stepdaughters, Kelly and Katie, all of Florida. There are many wonderful relatives and friends who also remember and appreciate Laurence for his support and love over the years. After receiving his Master’s degree from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Laurence was a teacher for over 40 years, both in the USA and Canada. He ended his career at Lambton College as a former Dean of Liberal Arts, and professor of philosophy, English, history, psychology, ECE studies and sociology. In addition, Laurence and Richard, owners of ESQUIRE Inv. (Sarnia Ltd.) have provided housing and support for single mothers and young people since 1974. Laurence loved the company of other people, parties, talking, philosophizing, debating, reading (especially poetry), music of all genres, swimming, dancing and playing tennis. Rick and all of Laurence’s family and many friends feel a great loss but are relieved that he is no longer experiencing pain and suffering. Thanks go to his many wonderful PSW’s who helped over the last few years. Special thanks to Steve who went the extra mile to make Laurence’s life more manageable through difficult times. Thank you to all the staff of Trillium Villa who are, as Laurence put it, “wonderful people”. Also thanks to his many friends at the Unitarian Fellowship of Sarnia. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to The McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE (519-344-3131). As an expression of sympathy, donations can be sent to the Inn of the Good Shepherd, 115 John St., Sarnia, ON N7T 2Z1. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com