Richard C. La Fond

July 29, 2021

Richard C. La Fond, 64, passed away suddenly on July 29th at his home in Reading, Pennsylvania. Born in Clifton, Illinois, he was the son of Lionel and Beatrice La Fond. He graduated in 1974 from Central High School. He was retired from Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. where he was employed as a Mental Health tech. He enjoyed sewing, cooking, camping, making stain glass, and spending time with his friends, family and his animals. He will be remembered for his boisterous laugh, great hugs, crazy jokes and for being an amazingly kind and loving person. He is survived by his 2 children Heather Bertrand, spouse Jason Bertrand, of Bourbonnais, IL and Jennifer Blanchette, spouse Luke Blanchette, of Bourbonnais, IL, his 5 grandchildren Tyler Bertrand, Cole Bertrand, Landon Blanchette, Abigale Bertrand and Averia Blanchette, his 5 siblings; Robert La Fond, Don La Fond, Beatrice Arseneau, Bernie Giusti, Paul La Fond and Vince La Fond and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Lionel and Beatrice La Fond. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11:00am at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (BVM) 308 E Marsile St, Bourbonnais, Il. The service will be immediately followed by a graveyard service at Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery in Clifton, IL. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Humane Society of Pennsylvania and/or to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.