Stasia E. LaFavre

Stasia E. LaFavre QUINCY Stasia E. (Martensen) LaFavre, 84, a life long resident of Quincy, died at home Thursday evening, October 2, 2008. She was the beloved wife of more than 53 years to the late William F. LaFavre, who died October 12, 1995. Born August 9, 1924, she was one of three children born to the late Charles R. and Margaret (Reid) Martensen. She graduated Quincy High School, and was a long time member of Bethany Congregational Church; having been baptized there as a child. In her adult years, she grew to become an active and productive member of the church, teaching Sunday School for many years, and served as past president of the Mothers Club. She is also a longtime member of St. Johns and St. Anns Seniors Club. Mother of Rodger LaFavre and his wife Janet of Plymouth. Sister of Phylis Cumming of Falmouth. Grandmother of Amy-Jan LaFavre of Plymouth. She is also survived by several cherished nieces, nephews and extended family. She was the sister of the late Thomas Stevens. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her funeral on Monday at 10:00 A.M. in the Bethany Congregational Church, 18 Spear St., Quincy, with the Rev. William C. Harding, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-7 P.M. at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St. Quincy Center. Flowers are welcome, or donations in her memory may be made to the Bethany Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 18 Spear St., Quincy, MA 02169. Arrangements under the care and direction of Hamel, Wickens & Troupe www.hamelfuneralcare.com