It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Edward LaJeunesse on June 8, 2011 at the age of 78.
He is survived by his wife, Leone; son, Maurice (Bev); daughters, Janine(David), Nanette(Dale) and Corinne(Bill) and 6 grandchildren and beloved pet, Pepper. He is also survived by two sisters Marie(George), and Jeanne(Joe) and two brothers, George(Marg) and Lucien.
Bob worked in the Bluebell mine in Riondel and retired from Cominco in Trail as a carpenter foreman in 1990.
Bob loved golfing, gardening, reading and watching sports. He had a great love of music, and a very contagious sense of humor.
Celebration of life will be held at 8707 Meadow Street, Balfour, B.C. on June 17, 2011 between 2 – 4pm.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. on-line condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca