In Loving Memory of Allen Perry Lavallee, born February 17, 1963 at Saskatoon, SK., passed away April 10, 2017 in Mayfair District, SK. Survived by his loving wife Lynn and their family: Devon Lavallee - Landon, Maxx & Danika; Nathan (Shayla) Martin - Lynden, Rayden & Taylo; Ashley (Dallas) Burnett - Sadie; Dylan Martin; his mother, Lorna Lavallee and grandmother, Agnes Geates; brothers, sister and their families: Ervin (Cindy) Lavallee - Tanya (Shaun) Dubyk: Lane, Ty, Morgan & Callie; Calvin (Tanya) - Emberlee, Hayden; Eric (Dawn) Lavallee - Jordyn, Eryn (Trevor Charron), Ashtyn; Tammy (Bernard) Humen - Justin (Amber), Crystal (Steven) Hupaelo - Brinley, Ryan (Kelsey); Otto (Janelle) Lavallee - Austin, Colby; In-laws: Lawrence & Ruth Martin; Leslie (Theresa) Martin - Geoffrey, Lindsay (Justin) Arens - Hannah, Ethan, Alyssa; Raymond (Shelly) Martin – Stephanie (Chris) - Brady, Taylor, Jaxton, Zoe; Melissa (Cory) Weber - Rylee, Brandt; Andrew Martin; Brooke (Brad) Martin; Mark Martin; Debbie (Gerry) Wohlberg - Meagan, Trevor (Jill); aunts, uncles and cousins. Allen was predeceased by his dad, William (Bill) Lavallee; nephew, Lee Lavallee; grandparents: Louis & Dorothy Lavallee and Abe Letkeman.
Shared Memories of Allen Perry Lavallee
We have all come together to celebrate the life of a great man, Allen Perry Lavallee, better known to many as Al, Al-Bal, Hunky-Al, Uncle Tubby and Grandpa. He was a loving carefree man who touched the lives of many. The number of people that his passing has personally affected, is a testament to his amazing character. We would like to honour and remember him with you. Allen was born to Bill and Lorna Lavallee on February 17, 1963. He was a wonderful little brother for Ervin and then became an awesome big brother to Eric, Tammy and Otto. Al was always a fearless little go-getter. He would sometimes get himself into questionable situations but he never tried to hide the facts and he always owned up to his mischievous behaviour. He was an excellent reader from a very young age, so much so, he thought maybe he didn’t really need to go to school. However, he did seem to enjoy school as he received good grades and excelled in school sports. He especially enjoyed socializing with his classmates. Al loved to learn. At about the age of 10, he asked his Dad to teach him how to weld. When a neighbour stopped to get some welding done and Bill was not home, Al jumped at the opportunity to help, and welded it up for him. The neighbor never came back for repairs, so it must have been good! Al was already displaying his helpfulness and multi-talented abilities. Along with all the farm-related jobs he was perfecting, he was also becoming a very talented hockey player. He was a key player in his team’s quest for a Provincial title in his Bantam days. His talent and efforts did not go unnoticed as he was asked to attend a WHL camp for the Brandon Wheat Kings. However, he did not pursue this opportunity and decided to stay at home. He graduated from Mayfair Central High School in 1981. Al entered the workforce after high school. When he worked on the road, he left his truck and belongings in the hands of his siblings to use as they needed. What a kind and trusting brother he was! He had driven them around for years in that truck. One time he thought he was making his way up a hill, but he was actually sitting in one spot, for 20 minutes, spinning his tires. He was, however, enjoying the visitors as they stopped for a chat before passing by. After trying his hand at a couple of things, he decided to do what he really loved and work on a farm. He took a job as a hired man for a farmer near St. Louis, Saskatchewan. He and his new wife, Maxine Enns, moved there and were soon blessed with a wonderful little boy, Devon. Al was so proud of his son!! When Devon was three, he and Al moved to Bill and Lorna’s to help with the family farm. Al’s presence there was invaluable. Al enrolled Devon in school at Mayfair. He soon found himself not only going there to see Devon, but also to check out a cute teacher that had caught his eye. In 1992, he started dating Lynn Martin, who quickly became his best friend and soul mate. What a wonderful couple they made. Al was also lucky enough to gain three more children, as he instantly took Nathan, Ashley and Dylan under his wing. In 1996, Al, Lynn and the children moved into their new house on the farm. The family quickly settled into the community and farming life together. Their place soon became a gathering spot for family and friends. Everyone felt welcome there. When Lynn was at work during the day, Al would hold down the fort and, when time permitted, he would make his rounds visiting or helping the neighbours. He always had time for a visit whether it be over a coffee or a shot. His neighbours loved him and he loved them. He helped them with all sorts of things such as mechanic work, vet services, land work, sausage making, building and pretty much anything! Al was everyone’s go-to guy and friend!! The Pushee family felt they could benefit from Al’s talents as well, so they hired him on to help with their farm operations. Not only was he helpful with the farm work, he added entertainment for free! Al had awesome one-liners and a great sense of humor. He always teased the nephews and nieces to no end and they loved it. They loved their Uncle Tubby / Chubby / Hunky Al. He had nicknames for all the kids and had them all repeating things that they really knew they shouldn’t; however, they were consistently reminded by their mothers not to repeat these words in school or anywhere else for that matter. The kids also couldn’t wait for Uncle Al to make a new batch of jerky. His was the best! Al was a great cook all around! He would even prepare himself a full course meal at 4:00 a.m. as a “bedtime” snack. Al’s sense of fashion was noteworthy. When he was a kid in the 70’s, he wanted to be in style and wear bell-bottom pants. But, by the time his Mom finished hemming them, the bells were gone. After that, he decided to play it safe: T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts and Hawaiian shirts. Al loved to travel. He was a great travel partner as he enjoyed seeing and trying new things. He was up for anything! The stories from his trips were always hilarious as he seemed to leave his “mark” everywhere he went. The farm was his favourite place to be though. He loved everything about it. However, in his teens, he was sometimes late to help with milking because he had to go to the bathroom…and there was nothing quick about that. He especially loved harvest time and the animals. He was great with cattle and horses. He was also skilled at performing various medical procedures. Not only could he deliver a calf by caesarean, but he could also rid Devon of his plantar warts by applying liquid nitrogen from his vet supplies, or as Devon said at school “Dad used semen tank to get rid of my warts!” Al greatly loved and supported his children. He attended many of their school, community and sporting events. His patience, understanding and helpful advice made him a great father. He was always there for his kids, helping them in any way he could. The family enjoyed many wagon treks, fishing and camping trips. As the children grew up, the grandkids started to appear! WOW, what a super grandpa Al was! He had great fun teasing them and getting them all riled up just before bedtime. The grandkids adored him. He always had time for them and they loved being with him. Blue Grandpa, which he was affectionately named due to the blue trim on his house, or Grandpa Al was the best Grandpa ever!! Al made the best of any situation and enjoyed every day to its fullest. He made many, many friends in his travels. He enjoyed doing so many things. He loved to take part in and watch all kinds of sports. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, polkaing, driving, eating, laughing, entertaining and socializing. His number one enjoyment in his life though, was his family! Al will live on forever in all of us. We will still get many laughs thinking about stories involving his antics for years to come. He was a character...always something funny to say…but always had time for anyone. His easy-going nature was adored and envied by us all. Let’s remember him for all his great qualities and how he improved each and every one of our lives. Every smile and laugh that he has given us, and will continue to give us, makes us all a little bit more like him…a little more easy-going and a little happier. Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving For Allen’s Life was held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from the Mayfair Community Hall, Mayfair, Saskatchewan with Officiant Pastor Deb McNabb, Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, SK. Shared Memories were given by Eric & Dawn Lavallee. Music Ministry: Pianist - Theresa Toews. Honourary Pallbearers were Bob & Diane Quick, Jackie & Vince Russell, Kenny & Nancy Kotelko, Renie Kwas, Vernon & Crystal Pushee & Family, Vance & Lindsay Pushee & Family, Victor Pushee & Jacqueline Bessette, Ritchie Youst & Family, Scott & Jenny Markewich, Gerald Adamus - and all others who shared Allen’s life. Active Pallbearers were Cody Adamus, Emile Magnin, Doyle Prystupa, Darryl Markewich, Kurtis Dyck and Ralph Oliver. Memorial Donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Donor’s Choice. Interment will be at Bear Lake Cemetery (at a later date). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
