Kenneth L. Lafortune
1946 - 2002
Kenneth L. Lafortune
1946 - 2002
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BORN
1946
DIED
2002
Kenneth Lafortune Obituary
KENNETH L. LAFORTUNE, 55 of Carriage Apartments, Conversville Road Rindge, died suddenly at his residence He was born September 2, 1946 in Peterborough NH son of Norman and Virginia Mae (Shaw) Lafortune.
He was a 1964 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey, received his Bachelors Degree from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge and his Masters Degree in Education from Fitchburg (MA) State College.
Mr. Lafortune was employed for the past 30 years as a teacher at the Jaffrey Grade School. During these years he organized and established the Science Club, Math Club and School Newspaper at the Jaffrey Grade School. Ken was the varsity soccer coach at Conant High School for many years. He coached basketball at the Jaffrey Rindge Middle School and also coached Little League Baseball.
He was an avid fisherman and had played on several Men’s League baseball and basketball teams.
He is survived by his wife of twenty five years Sam Lafortune of Rindge, two sons Aaron L. Lafortune and Joshua B. Lafortune both of Rindge; a daughter Heather A. Lafortune also of Rindge; his parents of Lakeland Florida; a brother Michael L. Lafortune of Nobleboro ME; two sisters Cheryl Berardi of Lakeland FL. and Debra Hoyt of Jaffrey; his maternal grandmother Edna Fogg of Lakeland FL.; several nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins.
THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1:00PM at SAINT PATRICK CHURCH, 89 MAIN STREET, Jaffrey, NH. Rev. Roland Cote, Pastor will officiate. Burial in Conant Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Kenneth L. Lafortune Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the Guidance Office, Conant High School, Three Conant Way Jaffrey NH 03452 To view an online memorial, send a condolence to the Lafortune family or for more information, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com
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33 River Street P.O. Box 486, Jaffrey, NH 03452-0486
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Trent Davis
June 4, 2014
Mr. Lafortune was an unforgettable influence on my youth as I was a 5th grade transfer student. He was a teacher who motivated and a coach who taught integrity. He made school fun and I have thought of him much as he contrasted to most of my teachers before and after.
Alexandra Valderrama
April 1, 2008
My condolences to your family Mr. Lafortune. I was looking up people that had a positive impact on my life and I found this website.
Thank you Mr. Lafortune, my 5th grade teacher in 1986.
Rosemarie Boulerisse
March 4, 2008
I was his student in fifth grade and i'm now very upset he is gone. i will miss you dearly Mr. Lafotune and you'll always be in my heart. My prayers are with his family and friends. I'm very sorry for your loss. I will miss him. He was a great teacher and friend. I wish I stayed in NH instead of moving so I could have said bye.
Michael Del Rossi
April 25, 2005
To the entire Lafortune family and wife and family: I was Ken's good friends for many years. We played sports together and shared many good times. Being so far away, I only recently heard of Ken's tragic death. May God bless and keep him forever.
My love to the Lafortune family, his wife, children, and everybody who shared in his life and death.
Mike Del Rossi, Dumfries, VA
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Bette O'Connor
April 6, 2004
I was sad to hear a fellow classmate had experienced a shortened life. I attended Conant with Ken and he was wonderful in his youth, which I am certain followed him throughout adulthood.
My sympathy to his family.
Kathy Weibel
August 7, 2002
Dear Sam & Family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympath in the loss of your husband, father & son. Ken was a fime teacher & I enjoyed working with him.Sincerely, Kathy Weibel
Judy Ouellette
August 3, 2002
To Sam ,Aaron, Joshua and Heather and the extended Lafortune Family,
I graduated from Conant High School with Ken, he was a dear friend who we had lost touch with over the years. In June when my husband passed away I never dreamed that I would be attending another classmate's funeral. My very deepest sympathy to you all, as I do daycare in Jaffrey his name has been brought up by many of my school-age children, always with much affection and enthusiasm.As I think of the place that Ken and Terry are, I know that God only takes the best. May God help you to heal . Sincerely, Judy Ouellette
Julianna Berardi
July 31, 2002
Uncle Kenny was a wonderful man. Very patient, kind and warm. That is what made him the great teacher that he was. I won't forget how he took the time to tutor me one summer so I would not struggle in the sixth grade. May aunt Sam, Aaron, Josh and Heather find peace knowing he left an impression on many lives.
Joe and Elaine Cummings
July 31, 2002
Elaine and I were deeply saddened to learn of Ken's passing. Our memories are fond of the time our families spent together watching Josh and Peter on the soccer field. Our prayers are with you all.
Ruthanne Cullinan Barr
July 30, 2002
The families of Jaffrey have lost a woderful role model for their children. He was the kindest and warmest of teachers. He was always thinking of his students and what would engage and motivate them. May his family always remember what a wonderful man he was and how much he loved each one of them.
owen & norma houghton
July 30, 2002
Our sympathies to Sam, Aaron, Josh and Heather on their great loss. We remember Ken fondly and are grateful for his influence on our kids. Take comfort in all the good memories and love of family and friends. owen & norma
John Bubier
July 30, 2002
We are all very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we all here at Bath City Hall have you in our thoughts and prayers.
John Bubier
Carl & Roberta Banks
July 29, 2002
Sorry to hear about your loss. Carl and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
Roberta & Carl Banks
Bath, Maine
KENNETH DESMOND
July 29, 2002
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND PRAYERS.
KEN
Charles and Barbara Tibbetts
July 29, 2002
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara and I send our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
Charles and Barbara Tibbetts
Bath,Maine July 29,2002
Joel Merry
July 29, 2002
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Donna, Joel & Family
Peter Lizanecz
July 29, 2002
On behalf of the Bath, Maine Police Dept, please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Sherry Sutton
July 29, 2002
The City of Bath and its employees wish to extend our sincerest sympathy to the LaFortune Family in the loss of their loved one. Michael, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernard Wyman, Chairperson
Bath City Council
John D. Bubier, City Manager
City of Bath Employees
John Hart
July 29, 2002
i am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Fay and I send your our prayers
In your time of grief.
god bless
jack and fay hart
David Duval
July 28, 2002
I would like to extend my condolence's to the entire Family.I grew up with Ken and Mike and have many fond memories from childhood to becoming an adult with the Lafortune family.
Dennis & Sharon Dow
July 26, 2002
We wish to extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Kenneth Lafortune.
With love, Den & Sharon
Tina Kervin
July 26, 2002
My deepest condolences to Sam, Heather,Josh and Aaron. I will miss Ken with his wonderful laugh and great way of kidding around with fellow staff members. He was an excellent teacher and had his own style that nobody else could ever imitate. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kevin & Deanna Rivard
July 26, 2002
Dear Sam, Aaron, Josh and Heather,
There are no words to express our deep sorrow for your beloved Kenny. He was a true friend and wonderful to work with. Any student who had the pleasure of having him for a mentor,teacher,was truly blessed.
All our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Fondly,
Kevin and Dee Rivard
Cami Jack
July 26, 2002
It is only recently that I've realized the valuable lessons I received as Mr. Lafortune's student in 1986. I was deeply saddened to hear of his death, and would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family. Know that he touched many lives over the course of his career, and the lessons he taught will live on for many years.
Andrea Dube
July 26, 2002
Deepest sympathy - Andy Dube
Doug Clarke
July 26, 2002
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man & an excellent teacher.
Bath Public Schools
July 26, 2002
Our sincere sympathy to Mr. Lafortune's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sabrina Hanson
July 26, 2002
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Lafortune's family and friends. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely death. I am sorry to say that I had not spoken to him since shortly before I graduated high school, but I always thought he was an amazing teacher and a good friend. God bless you all.
The Cournoyer Family
July 25, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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