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Robert Lavoie Obituary

Robert L. Lavoie, 82, of Rutland, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness.

Robert was born on June 27, 1930, the son of Leo J. and Violet F. (Thomson) Lavoie.

He married Jane Coffey in 1951.

Robert served his country for 2 years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, and then was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves for 4 years.

He was self-employed in the furnace business and was employed for many years as a professional salesman.

He was a member and Chaplain of the Rutland VFW. He was also a member of the American Legion and the United States Submarine Veterans.

Robert was an avid fisherman.

Robert is survived by his children, Robbie, Susan, Lynn, Debbie and Steve; sisters, Patricia Dominski of Sebastian, FL, and Elizabeth Crosby of Northport, FL; and brother, Jim Lavoie of St. Albans, VT.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Hill and Carol Adams Stark.

Visiting hours will be on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. Interment with military honors will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, VT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Area VNA and Hospice, 7 Cree Dr., Rutland, VT 05701.

Published by Rutland Herald on May 8, 2013.
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Patricial

December 13, 2020

Jim, I'm sorry for the passing of your brother but it sounds like he has earned the peaceful rest. May the memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Esther (Chagnon) Morse

May 11, 2013

While I did not have the honor of knowing or serving with Robert, he is a navy and submarine brother. Thank you for your service to your country sir, and now sailor you have the eternal fair winds and following seas you have richly earned. We send our condolences to all of his family and friends.

Keith F. Post, Executive Director
St. Marys Submarine Museum
102 St. Marys Street West
St. Marys, GA 31558

Keith Post

May 10, 2013

Our condolences to Jim and all of Robert's family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace, comfort you in your sorrow, and heal the broken hearts. We are grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our "Brother of the Dolphin"... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Chaplain Ray Fritz

May 9, 2013

Jim, we lost a much loved brother.

Ken Lein

May 9, 2013

Jim, My deep sypathy for the loss of your brother. God Bless you and yours.

John Snarski

May 8, 2013

Jim, Our thoughts are with you on the passing of your brother--may your memories sustain you and fill your heart with love.

Tina and Kirt Nichols

May 8, 2013

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