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Louis LaPierre Obituary

WATERVILLE -- Louis LaPierre, 64, of Waterville and Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2011, as a result of a car accident in New Hampshire. He was a beloved father, Pepere, brother, uncle and friend who touched many lives and will be missed tremendously by all who were lucky to know him.

He was born on Aug. 7, 1946, in Waterville, son of Doris and Leodore LaPierre. He went to Waterville schools and earned his business degrees at the University of Maine at Augusta and Thomas College. He was employed at Depositors Trust Co., CF Hathaway Shirt Co., Brown and Rockport Shoe companies, Digital Equipment Co., and eventually owned a business in Portland for many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, and a brother, Ronald LaPierre. He is survived by his children, son Matthew and wife Anne of Gorham, and daughter Michelle LaPierre and partner AJ of Durham; five granddaughters, Kelley, Sarah, Sadie, Madeleine and Kathryn; special friend Rosalie LaPierre of South Portland; three sisters and their husbands, Doreen and John Crain of Las Vegas, Nev., Gloria and Carl Blanchet of Fairfield, and Theresa and Pat Reny of Vassalboro; one brother, Frank LaPierre of Massachusetts; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and a great-nephew.

At his request, there will be no visitation or memorial service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Sentinel on May 19, 2011.

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Cecile Thiboutot

May 22, 2011

To Gloria and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and all of Louis family. I had not seen him since we graduated from high school together but he was always one of the nice classmates that was nice to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sadnes.
Cecile Thiboutot-Logan

Michele Bouchard-Sucy

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Paradis

May 20, 2011

We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Gagnon Family
Waterville Maine

Cecile Fisher Goodno

May 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 19, 2011

I remember the LaPierre family with fondness. We were all young and happy living on Grouse Lane in Waterville. My heart goes out to you. God bless you all during this time of loss. Norma Boucher and family (Cocoa, FL)

Sharon Fisher-Clement

May 19, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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