Sherman E. 'Slim' LaLonde

Sherman "Slim" E. LaLonde, 87, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, August 31, 2015.

Born on August 22, 1928, in Tupper Lake, he was the son of Emile and Evelyn LaLonde. Sherman married Edith Scholl on Sept. 5, 1953, in Brooklyn. Slim was employed at various jobs prior to settling in Tupper Lake where he was born and raised. He was employed at the VA Hospital which later became Sunmount Developmental Center. There he worked for 25 years as a steam fitter and later a maintenance supervisor. Slim was a proud veteran of the US Army who loved his wife of 53 years and enjoyed spending time with his five sons. He was a marksman who had a passion for hunting with his family and buddy Marc. He is survived by two sisters Theresa Yaworski and Barbara Kasper; five sons, Steven and his wife Mickey, Sherman and Sue, Scott and his wife Amy, Stuart and his wife Mary and Shaun of Tupper Lake; 10 grandchildren, Danielle, Ashlie, Lydia, Emile, Erin, Jessica, Matthew, Robbie, Rick and Craig; nine great-grandchildren, Ava, Camille, Cooper, Sydney, Eli, Gwen, Brady, Graham, and Sadie.

He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Geraldine Beaudette and Gladys Boushie. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday, September 4th at the Holy Name Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to High Peaks Hospice or in care of the funeral home.