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Lawrence
“Lonnie” Tassian White
It is with heavy
hearts that the family of Lawrence “Lonnie” Tassian White
announce his unexpected and sudden passing at his residence in Truro
at the age of 85 years.
Lonnie was born in St.
George’s, Newfoundland and as a young man and explored
several different jobs before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy in
1961. The Royal Canadian Navy was a defining character for Lonnie who
cherished the years he spent at sea on the HMCS Kootenay, HMCS
Assiniboine, HMCS Skeena, HMCS Protecteur, and many other CFB
postings.
As a young father
Lonnie volunteered many hours to the Boy Scouts of Canada as Troop
Leader. He is also remembered for his lifelong and loyal dedication to
the Royal Canadian Legion, serving in many different executive Branch
positions. He was an avid reader and souvenir pin collector and could
often be heard asking when friends and family travelled to bring back
a collectable pin. Several times a week Dad could be found among
friends at the card table plying his trade as a skilled cribbage
player. He was also a dedicated Toronto Blue Jays fan who collected
memorabilia and never missed a game at 25 Windsor Way. Lonnie could
often be seen driving around Truro on his mobility scooter enjoying
life claiming that at 80 he was “still young” in his eyes.
We are grateful for the many friends at 25 Windsor Way whose
companionship he cherished.
Lonnie will be
lovingly remembered by his sister, Sherree White; and children, Brian
(Jacqueline), Rowena (Mike) O’Neil, Jacqueline (Ken) Lecky;
grandchildren, Cassandra, Emma, Owen, Wilson, and Griffin. He was
predeceased by his son, Keith B. White; sister, Rowena Webb; brother,
Brendon White; and parents, Robert and Mildred White.
Dad was not
sentimental or emotional about his own mortality and to honour his
specific request there will be no visitation or funeral. As a true
sailor, later this year his ashes will be laid to rest through the
Royal Canadian Navy’s Committal of Ashes to Sea Ceremony. In
Lonnie’s memory, donations can be made to your local Branch
of the Royal Canadian Legion or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence
may be sent to the family by viewing Lonnie’s obituary
on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1938 2023
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Lawrence Lonnie Tassian White 1938 2023
obituaries notice Lawrence Lonnie Tassian White 1938 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence Lonnie Tassian White 1938 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
