In Memory of

Lawrence

"Red"

Diotte

Obituary for Lawrence "Red" Diotte

Passed away peacefully in the presence of family, on February 25, 2023 at the age of 84. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn (2022). Loving father of Mel (Sue), Kevin (Carol), Brian, the late Philip and Margaret Lucier (Mike). Cherished Pip and grandpa of Ashley Buscemi (Angelo), Brittany Lucier, Kristen Diotte, Joshua Diotte, Heather Hergott (Eric), Hilarry Lunetta (Nick) and Pip of Savannah, Daniel, Selena and Gabriella.

Son of the late Fermus (1974) and Emma (1989). Dearest brother of Stanley (2023) (Judy, late Geraldine, 2003), Leona Dupuis (2011) (Marvin, 2001), Bernice (1936), Francis (Jeanette, 2022), Lorraine Janisse (Louis, 2012), Annette DiCarlo (Joe), Carol Brush (Irvin, 2013), Leonard (Anne), Clarence (Donna), Roy, Bernard (1975), Donald (1951), Jan Prisley (Dale, late Doug Thompson, 1977), Julie Bellemore, Pauline Nantais (Rick), and Dennis (2013) (Rose). Dear brother-in-law of Annette Robinet, and the late Ted, John, Robert, Frieda, Roseanne, and Dorothy. Uncle Red is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Retiree of Chrysler Canada. Thank you to the staff at Huron Lodge for their compassionate care of Red.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Make a Wish Foundation or Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated. Visitation on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 11:30 a.m. at Families First, 3260 Dougall Avenue, South Windsor (519-969-5841). Cremation to follow.