Laurent 'Guy' LaRamée
Born In: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Passed on: November 27th, 2011
Laurent Guy LaRamée, took his last flight on Nov. 27, 2011 at the age of 94.
Born in Montreal he was the son of the late Alfred and Rosina Genést LaRamée.
Guy was educated in Montreal and graduated grade 12 with a full scholarship to the University of Montreal, instead he transferred the scholarship to a fellow student and joined the Air Force on June 3, 1937.
He earned his pilot’s wings and became flight sergeant with the Royal Canadian Air Force until 1946 when he transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy.
He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1968; Guy served on the HMCS Warrior, HMCS Magnificent, HMCS Bonaventure, and towards the end of his career was in charge of the 880 Squadron at Shearwater.
His service to his country earned him the Pacific Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration, Pilots Flying Badge (RCAF ) and Naval Pilot’s Wings.
He is survived by his daughters, Marie-Anne (Ivan) Skomorowski, Toronto, Celeste (Bill) Steeves, Florida, Nicole (Henrik) Petersen, Dartmouth, Paula (Frank) MacLean, Long Point, Leone (Ken) Francis, Dartmouth; one sister Madeline Belizile, Montreal; grandchildren, Shanda (Darien) LaRamée-Jones, Halifax, Nicholas LaRamée, Halifax, Andrea Steeves, Florida, Julia Petersen, Dartmouth, Adam Petersen, Dartmouth, Kelly (Patrick) Austin, Skye Glen, Cheryl (Adrian) Leverton, Toronto, Garrett (Sable MacKeil), Toronto, Kirk MacLean, Halifax, Keane MacLean, Long Point, Jennifer (Ken) May, Dartmouth, Adrienne (Brian) Hiltz, Dartmouth, Brendan Francis, BC, Logan Francis, Dartmouth, Cameron Francis, Dartmouth; great-grandchildren, Owen Jones, Enzo LaRamée, Zea May, Liam May, Alden Hiltz, Henry Hiltz, Ronan Austin, Fiona Austin, Cosima MacLean, Cadence MacLean, Joshua Petersen; nine nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Anne Margaret MacDonald, formerly of Creignish Rear; his only son, Joseph Stephen LaRamée, Halifax and daughter, Inez LaRamée, Dartmouth; sister, Geraldine LaRamée and Alfred LaRamée, both of Montreal.
Resting in Green’s Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury today (Wednesday) and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral mass will be offered Friday at 11 a.m. from Stella Maris Church, Creignish with Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald presiding, burial at a later date in the parish cemetery.
In memoriam donations to Shearwater Aviation Museum, C/O 12 Wing, P.O. Box 5000, Stn Main Shearwater, Nova Scotia, B0J 3A0, Stella Maris Cemetery Fund, or Creignish Recreation Centre would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
Messages to the family may be conveyed by visiting www.greensfuneralhome.ca.
