Dr. Frank Lall

Dr. Frank Ronald Lall, known affectionately to all as Frank, went on his final adventure on March 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, compassion, and the occasional fish tale. Born on May 29, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana, Frank had an adventurous life with his sisters, brothers and cousins in Guyana where he learned many skills from teaching, working in the labs, fishing in the rivers, and of course catching crabs on the beaches. Frank's life was a rich tapestry woven with the threads of family, medicine, and merriment. He was the loving husband of the late Louise Lall, whose partnership with Frank was the stuff of legends—especially if you asked him, and he'd be delighted to regale you with stories of their travels, each more embellished than the last. The proud patriarch of a lineage that includes his son, Dr. Rohan Lall and Siobhan Maier (nee Lall) and proud father-in-law to Jennifer Puddy and Olaf Maier, Frank was a beacon of light in their lives. His grandchildren—Janine, Dominick, Kaitlin, Grayson, and Sierra—were the apples of his eye, and he never missed an opportunity to sneak them extra treats when their parents weren't looking. Possessing a brilliant mind and a healing touch, Frank studied medicine at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where he was known to prescribe a good laugh as often as any medicine. He served his community with unwavering dedication as a family doctor at Hamiota Hospital, diagnosing ailments with an attentive ear, and the occasional humorous comment that made the bitter pills of life easier to swallow. Frank's interests were as vast as the ocean he so loved to fish. His gatherings with friends and family at the lake were legendary—not for the size of the fish caught, but for the size of the stories told. And let’s not forget his travels with Louise, which were epic odysseys that would have made Odysseus himself feel like a homebody. Described by those who knew him as loving, generous, and thoughtful, Frank had a knack for turning every encounter into a moment of joy. Whether he was offering a shoulder to lean on or a story to lighten the mood, he knew just how to stitch sunshine into the fabric of everyday life. As we bid farewell to Frank, let us remember the chuckles he induced, the comfort he provided, and the zest for life he exemplified. While he may have left the stage, the echoes of his laughter will reverberate in the hearts of those who loved him, reminding us to live fully, love generously, and laugh heartily, just as he did. So here’s to Dr. Frank Lall—may the fish be biting, and the tales be tall, and the Gin never ending wherever you are. You've left us with smiles on our faces and an insatiable void in our lives. Dear Frank, until we meet again to share another round of stories and guffaws.

A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.

For those so desiring, donations may be made in Frank's memory to the Hamiota District Health Centre Foundation, Box 671, Hamiota, MB, R0M 0T0 or to the Hamiota Community Foundation, Box 100, Hamiota, MB, R0M 0T0.

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