In loving memory of Phil Larocque who passed away on June 15, 2020 after a 3 year battle with cancer.
Phil is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marguerite, sons; Larry (Loretta) of Dryden, Denis (Maggie) of Jasper, AB, Darrel (Kimberly) of Dryden and Darcy (Tracy) of Edmonton, AB, grandchildren; Nicole (Moline), Adam, Dessa and Landon, great-grandchildren; Chase and Jett (Moline) and Price also by numerous siblings, nieces and nephews.
Phil is predeceased by his parents Leo and Valeda Larocque of Pinewood, ON, sister Orize and brother-in-law Leo Langlais of Dryden, brother-in-law Frank Boyda of Atikokan, brother-in-law Philip Lauzon of Fort Frances and brother-in-law Emil Tyhy.
Phil lived in the Rainy River area for 82 years and moved to Dryden in 2017 to be closer to family.
He was hired on with CNR in 1951 as a steam engine fireman until his retirement in 1989 as a locomotive engineer.
Phil enjoyed spending time in his garden, camping, hunting, the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.
Family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at DRHC and Thunder Bay Regional with a special thanks to Cathy in Dryden Oncology and Tegan and Maissey from the “Follow me home” program in Dryden.
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Donna says
June 17, 2020 at 4:17 pmMy sincerest condolences on yr loss yr in my thoughts and prayers big hugs and love to all sincerely
Donna and family
Gary & Sharon Wilson says
June 17, 2020 at 10:57 pmWe are so sorry to hear about Phil. He was such a nice person. Our sincere condolences to you Marguerite and your family
Roger Barsy says
June 18, 2020 at 7:48 pmI am sad at Phil’s passing! I am so sorry Marguerite!
Phil was a stellar man and a remarkable husband, dad and grandfather.
His smile was infectious and his welcoming was sincere. If something needed to be done, he did it. He showed his compassion by his actions, giving without ever asking, never failing to see the good.
The Barsy family, in particular, is forever grateful for the huge support that Phil and Marguerite gave. It can’t be measured!
Who can ever forget the festival like gatherings at the Larocque’s. They were many and memorable. I can still see the enthusiasm in his voice when he had something exciting to show. It could be an air compressor or some corn or peas, or something to keep the rabbits away from the garden.
To Marguerite, Larry, Loretta, Denis, Darrel, Darcy , and the grandchildren, you are in our prayers!
Love
Roger and Sandra Barsy
Rose Calder says
July 4, 2020 at 8:53 pmMarguerite and Family: I am sorry to hear about Phil’s passing. Hugs to all Rose Calder
Donations may be made in memory to the DRHC Oncology Department through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3