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AKWESASNE – Kienon Jace LaFrance, "Kawisoh:ton" of 25 Toby Roundpoint Road, Tsi Snaihne, will forever remain 21 after tragically passing away from injuries from a car accident on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Kienon was born on January 9, 1998 in Cornwall, son of James J. and Charlotte Christina (Weir) LaFrance. He attended Salmon River Central School and graduated from TR Leger in 2017.

Kienon was a Front Desk Clerk at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Hotel, where he was loved by his coworkers and guests. Kienon constantly reminded his family and friends that he was "living his best life" while being active with Mixed Martial Arts, playing lacrosse, drawing, and sharing his gift of music. His infectious and magnetic personality was shared by all he encountered, and he loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. His strong personality will be greatly missed by so many.

He is survived by his parents, James and Charlotte; and his siblings, Bryanna Herne, James LaFrance, Jr., Jessie Jayanne LaFrance, all of Akwesasne; and Lance Corporal Waylon Forrest LaFrance, USMC, currently stationed in Newburgh, NY; his grandmothers, Catherine Herne of Massena; and Elizabeth LaFrance of Akwesasne. Kienon is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Aleigha, Kalli, Liam, Aubrey, James III, Arianna, Jonas, Jerek, Jaxon, and Etta (his goddaughter); his aunts and uncles, Kalvan Forkhamer (Diane), Joseph Weir (Mary), Anthony "Tony" LaFrance (Shelby), Mitchell "Marvin" LaFrance (Joanna), and Charlene LaFrance (Stanley); his godfather, Richard "Jason" Johnson; many cousins; and a wonderful community of friends he considered "Da Boiz".

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Anthony LaFrance, Sr .; his great grandmother, Charlotte Jacobs Herne; and his aunt and godmother, Lisa LaFrance.

His family will kindly receive visitors at the Akwesasne Homemakers starting at 7:00 PM Wednesday until the time of the service on Friday at 2:00 PM. Service will be at the Homemakers. Meal to follow at the Snye recreation. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home where memories and condolences may be shared online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com.