Our Staff

Our Staff

Tom Lalonde

Owner

Tom is co-owner of the funeral home. He has been a director since 1969. He is a former member and supporter of the Richmond Hill Rotary club. Tom has been playing in an area old timer's hockey league for over 20 years and enjoys playing golf. He and his wife Diane(retired teacher)have been married for 44years. He has 2 daughters, Nicole who works as a director at Marshall's and Collette who is a Health Practitioner. He is also the proud Papere of Jesse, Tressa, and Sadie.

Neil Hunking

Owner

Neil is co-owner of the funeral home. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1969. He has been an active member of St. Matthew's United Church for 31 years. He is past chairman of The Richmond Hill Hospice. He and his wife Ann have been married for 41 years. He has 2 daughters, Teena who works at Marshalls as our office manager and Sonya who is an ECE. He is a proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren.

Larry Lalonde

Licensed Funeral Director / Manager

Larry has been a licensed funeral director  since 1976, mostly working in independent funeral homes.  He has been married for 41 years to his wife Carol and have 2 children, Kyle and Megan. He is a proud grandpa of 4 grandchildren.

Nicole Lalonde

Licensed Funeral Director

Nicole has been a licensed director since 1999. She also assists in office duties when needed. She resides in the area with her children Jesse and Tressa. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, sports and golfing.

Matthew Hunking

Licensed Funeral Director

Matthew graduated from the Funeral Service program at Humber College in 2006 and completed his Internship at Fawcett Funeral Homes in Collingwood and Creemore. He made the transition to Richmond Hill shortly after completeting his internship in 2007. Matthew was raised on a farm near Collingwood where he can often be found if he is not in Richmond Hill. His main hobby is Beekeeping and he attends the farmers market in Collingwood with his local honey. He also enjoys lots of outdoor activites, downhill skiing and snowmobiling are favourities.

Leanne Omand

Licensed Funeral Director


Leanne obtained her license in 2012, and started here in August of 2014. Originally from Strathroy, ON. She has been living in York region for many years and has been involved in Slo-pitch in Richmond Hill for over 20 years. She also enjoys playing ball hockey, and spending time with her wife Paula and sons Jason, (the late Kyle, November 4, 2020).

Teena Mortson

Office Manager

Teena Mortson is our office manager. Teena prepares all the documentation that is required to be done for a funeral as well as all of the day to day office business.

Diane Lalonde

Caterer

Diane Lalonde is one of our caterers here at the funeral home. If you would like more information about these services please see our catering options in our services section.

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