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Richard Lagueux Obituary
Born in Somersworth, N.H., March 20, 1925, he was the son of Peter J. and Mariange (Drolet) Lagueux. He attended St. Martin Academy and Dover Vocational School. Richard was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Farquhar (DE-139) which served in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, providing destroyer escort against submarine and air attack for navy vessels and convoys. The USS Farquhar was the last American ship to sink a submarine in the Atlantic in World War II.
He was the owner and operator of Richard's Radio and TV Service for many years. He was a former member of the Catholic war Vets of Somersworth, a former member of the Somersworth Lions Club served as President and Secretary and on various committees and current member of the American Legion Post 69. Richard was also a current member of the Good Ole Sports of Rochester, Somersworth seniors and the South Berwick seniors. He was a communicant of St. Martin Church.
Richard enjoyed many years camping with his family at Ossipee Lake Camping Area. He was a loving husband and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Members of his family include his wife of 66 years, Doris (Southard) Lagueux; his daughters, Elaine (Gary) Leughmyer of Somersworth, Linda (James) Phinney of Rollinsford; three grandchildren, Christy (Jason) Strong, Jeffery Phinney and Stacy Leughmyer and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Martin Lagueux of Berwick, Maine and Raymond Belair of York, Maine, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Julian Lagueux and Robert Lagueux and a sister, Doreen Lagueux.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South St., Somersworth.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in St. Martin Church, Somersworth, with the Rev. Michael S. Taylor, pastor, as celebrant.
Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth.
Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to either the Wentworth Homecare & Hospice or to Cocheco Valley Humane Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernier Funeral Home, Somersworth.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Lagueux
Janice Silver
November 1, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, Stacy. Especially being right next door. You had some wonderful memories that will now live in your heart forever.
eric connolly
November 1, 2011
Sorry for your loss
October 31, 2011
Elaine and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Find comfort in knowing you were a special part of his life. Thinking of you and praying for for you.
Pat and Dick Levesque
Springvale, ME
David Vanasse
October 31, 2011
Doris and family,
So sorry about the passing of Richard... he was a good man and always enjoyed working with him when fixing televisions! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Mike and Nancy Lagueux
October 31, 2011
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
Linda, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Tarr
October 31, 2011
Doris and Family, Sorry for your loss. You were both great landlords when I rented from you many many years ago. Richard will surely be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours at this time in your lives.
Paul Adams
October 29, 2011
Elaine and family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, I`m sure he will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Alan Reed-Erickson
October 28, 2011
Doris and family,
We just learned last night of your loss. I am so sorry we could not attend his service, but please know that all of you are in our prayers.
Nancy Mills Farley
October 28, 2011
Elaine & family - so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We are thinking about you & sorry we can't be there for you. Prayers going to you & family from North Carolina. With our love, Nancy Mills Farley & Pat Farley
Ted Ready
October 27, 2011
Doris, I was sad to hear of Richard's passing. You and the family are in my thoughts.
Andrea French
October 27, 2011
To Ray Belair and family sorry to hear of your loss, God Bless, Andrea & Georgette
Lynda Hamilton
October 27, 2011
With deepest sympathy, I know he will be greatly missed.
Diane Soucy
October 27, 2011
We are all very sorry to hear of Uncle Richard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Doris, Elaine and family, Linda and family. I have some fond memories visiting as a young child and always feeling welcomed by all of you. Diane Lagueux Soucy
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