Antonin Y. Lassonde, of Lansdale, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Abington Health-Lansdale Hospital. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Florentine E. Jourdan Lassonde.

Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Hector and Aurora LeBlanc Lassonde.

Antonin was a dedicated American and served his Country proudly in the United States Army. For over 20 years he faithfully served in the military and fought for his Country during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War.

He is survived by his children Patrick and Susan Lassonde of Mechanicsville, PA, Ronald S. and Cindy Lassonde of Pleasanton, CA, and Gisele E. Cline of Houston, TX, his brother Conrad Lassonde, and his sister Sylvette Cote. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Alexa, Benjamin, Nicholas, and Daniel and his 3 great-grandchildren; Abigail, Liam and Logan.

His funeral service and interment were private at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.