Obituary of ROLAND MARCEL DESJARLAIS (LAVALLEE)

ROLAND MARCEL DESJARLAIS (LAVALLEE) Roland passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Health Sciences Centre from cancer. He was born at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB on May 27, 1948. He was predeceased by his mother, Marie Octavia Chayboyer (Raynor) and his father, Joseph Desjarlais. Roland was a gifted artist, and a talented musician (drummer). He had a great sense of humor and brought laughter to many lives. Roland is survived by his four children, Keith Lavallee, Marie Lavallee, Madelene Lavallee, and Brooke Nilles, as well as his grandchildren Dylan Rose, Brett Rose, Mattea Hart, and Marie Hart. Visitation will take place on Tuesday October 9, 2012 at 10: 00 a.m. with the Wake to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Ash burial to take place at Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Ave. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.