Lalonde, Desmond B. In hospital in Perth on Sunday October 3rd, 2010 at the age of 78 years. Desmond was predeceased by his sister Hazel Lalonde and in 2006 by his beloved wife Claudette (Lavasseur) Lalonde. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Cheryl (Bill) Reynolds, sons Brian (Gloria) Smith and Don Smith, grandchildren Michael, Brian Jr., Lianna and Scott, great grandchildren Cameron and Rayden, sisters Greta (late Wilmer) Sproule, Marie (Jim) Horner and Faye (Bob) Larocque, brothers Leonard (Shing), Marshall, Vincent (Monica) Lalonde, all his family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark Wednesday October 6th, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Declan's Church, The French Line on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.