Ivan Lalonde

Brasher Falls - Ivan J. "Ivy" Lalonde, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2024. Following his wishes, his family will honor his life privately.

Ivy was born on June 30, 1938, in Massena, son of the late Omer and Yvonne (Bisonette) Lalonde. He married Donna Sweet on November 13, 1970. They shared a blessed union for over 52 years until Donna passed away on June 28, 2023. After graduating from St. Lawrence Central School, he worked construction for Local #322 in Massena, retiring in 1996 from BBL Construction in Albany. Ivy enjoyed playing softball, hunting, woodworking, caring for his apple trees, and socializing with friends.

He is survived by three children, Brian Sweet of FL, Michelle Lalonde and her husband Steven "Pod" Podurski of Brasher Falls, and Melissa Morrill of Baldwinsville, three grandchildren, Brian Sweet, Jr. and Marissa, Jared Morrill and Jacob Remington, three great grandchildren, Lily, Chloe and Silas Sweet, his siblings, Bob Lalonde of NC, Jack Lalonde of Brasher Falls and Paula Wells of Norwood. Ivy was predeceased by his wife, Donna, one son, Keith Sweet in 1973, his siblings, Florette LaShomb, Lorraine Cootware, Jeannine Jacot, Raymond Lalonde, Giselle Gibson, Lilian King, Ronald Lalonde and Patricia Stowell.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where memories and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.

Those wishing to, please consider donating to the Tri Town Rescue Squad, PO Box 238, Brasher Falls, NY 13697.