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William (Bill) Larocque

12/4/2021

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Bill Larocque of Kitchener at St. Mary’s Hospital Saturday December 4, 2021 after a short stay.  Bill passed away peacefully of congestive heart failure following a long battle with dementia and Alzheimers at the age of 92.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Marjorie, his sons Donald (Patti) and Gary, and daughters Sandra and Tracey.  Predeceased by son Edgar.  He is also survived by siblings Annette, Shirley and Janet. Predeceased by parents Rene and Anne Larocke, sisters Eva, Margaret and Maryann, and brothers Douglas, Gerald, Paul and George.  He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families as well as friends and former coworkers.

Bill was a gifted mechanic and wore many hats and wore them well.  Licenced Auto Technician, Truck and Coach Technician, Autobody licence, welder, builder of tow trucks, trailers and everything in between.  Bill was self-employed for many years running his own garages.  For numerous years he was the head mechanic for the Sears Service & Delivery fleet in Kitchener until they closed.  He was a fix anything or make anything guy.  Bill was a hard worker all his life and was happiest when working.  He always lived by his motto “if I want it done right, I will have to do it myself”.  His unselfish gift of labour ensured no family member ever had to pay for any auto repairs.  Family was always first.  Dad encouraged us to learn how to “do it ourselves” and to become self-dependent.  Dad was a very proud, strong-willed man and things were to be done his way, just ask us how we know. 

We wish to especially thank ParaMed nurse Lem for the care she provided dad this past four years.  We also would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital for their compassionate care of dad.

As per Bill’s wishes, there will be no funeral or service.  Cremation has taken place.  Internment will take place in the future.  In lieu of flowers, please take a few quiet moments of your day to remember Bill and reflect on how he affected your personal life. 

With Bill’s great love of dogs, donations to:  Pound Dog Rescue https://pounddog.ca or
The Farley Foundation https://www.farleyfoundation.org would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Bill's obituary notice on Facebook.
6 Comments
Dianne Gow
12/10/2021 06:40:11 pm

Sandi I am so sorry for your loss.

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Jacquelyn Kubicsek
12/10/2021 06:50:31 pm

My Uncle Bill , I’m sad that I won’t ever get another Hug from you especially cause you didn’t give them away Freely. Almost every Sunday my Dad went to visit you. Hopefully you will now see each other in Heaven.
My Deepest Condolences and Love to all his Family (my Family) I know how hard it is to loose a Parent know matter their age. 🙏🏻❤️

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Mary Staines
12/14/2021 02:12:01 pm

Remembering uncle Bill. I would see Uncle Bill occasionally when he came into Canadian Tire where I worked. He'd always ask the same question. "What's the good word Mary?" I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Sincerely Mary Staines and family.

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Doris Holt
12/15/2021 08:39:59 am

Deepest sympathies Sandy and Tracey - Doris Holt

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Peggy Cover (Sallans Gillespie)
12/18/2021 12:50:30 pm

So sorry your loss...and my condolences to all. My Mom ( Audrey Cober) would love to have a visit with Marj. We both have many fond memories of our years as neighbours on Ottawa S.



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Ann Manias (Terzich)
12/19/2021 05:59:16 pm

Tracey
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Ann

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