Irving Joseph James Lance
Passed away peacefully at Deep River and District Hospital with family by his side on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Irving of Deep River, beloved husband of 70 years to Teresa Lance (nee Demell). Loving father of Bruce (Vandaline) of Chalk River, Rodney (Cathy) of Chalk River, Linda Tooley (Brent) of Espanola, Glenn (Janet) of Corbeil, Elsie Stewart (Steve) of Deep River, Wade (Doris) of Chalk River, Lisa McAuley (Paul) of Sudbury. Predeceased by son Justin and great-granddaughter Justine. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Clint Tooley, Kyla Tooley, Michael Lance, Tammy Lance, Cara Delano, Megan Bischoff, Erin Lee, Sheldon Lance, Tyler Lance, Bradley Lance, Darwin Lance, Kristen Lance, Stephanie Grzelak, Lesley Veinneau, Colin Stewart, Renée Foley, Heidi Laaper, Hailey McAuley, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Dear brother of Gary Lance of Chalk River, Ronnie Lance of Deep River, Tootsie Kern of Rolphton, Wayne Lance of Kincardine and the late Margaret Stewart and Tony Lance. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no visitation or funeral. A grave side service will be held at Saint Anne’s Cemetery, Rapides des Joachims, Quebec at a later date. If so desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Deep River and District Hospital or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke Regional Hospital and the Deep River and District Hospital for their compassionate care.