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Ronald Lareau Obituary
He leaves his wife of 43 years, Pauline C. (Delage) Lareau; two sons: John J.M. Lareau and his wife Andrea of Ashland, and Joseph R.E. Lareau and his wife Bolanle of Ghana, West Africa; two daughters: Lisa A. Coyle and her husband Dennis of Leicester, and Lynda J. Lareau of Worcester; three sisters: Marie Vezina and her husband Roger of Ossippee, NH, Carol Lareau, S.S.J. of Chicopee, and Theresa Goodrich of Webster, seven grandchildren: Sean, Nicholas & Jessica Coyle, Oliver, Rebecca, Mary & Damien Lareau, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lareau was born in Worcester, son of Joseph M. and Mary (Brooks) Lareau. He graduated from St. Peter's High School, received his BA from Lowell Tech. and his MBA from Clark University. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He was Vice President of Human Resources at Commerce Insurance Company in Webster for several years before retiring. He previously worked at Johnson Steel & Wire in Worcester in the Human Resource Department. He was a member of St. Aloysius-St. Jude Church where he was a lector and Chairman of their Finance Committee and served on the Parish Council. He was the Finance Secretary of the Leicester Knights of Columbus Council 4528. He was a member of VFW Post 7556 Rochdale and American Legion-Shannon-Davis Post 205. He enjoyed gardening, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots. His greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday, June 3 from MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius-St. Jude Church, 489 Pleasant St., Leicester. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sister of St. Joseph, Mount Marie, 32 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Lareau
23 Entries
Marianne Houle-Haroian
June 4, 2011
Terry, Sr. Carol and family. Ronnie was a great guy, it was so nice talking to him at our 50th reunion from St. Peter's High school.
My prayers are with all of you
Corlene Hyland Agos
June 3, 2011
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
St. Peter's CC High - Worcester - Class of 1960
The Russo Family
June 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Jenn Parissi
June 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss Lareau/Goodrich families. You are in my thoughts.
Kristi Faucher
June 2, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to your family at this time, and in the days ahead.
Love, Kristi, Shaunie & Shane Rookey
Eleanor & John Hallen
June 2, 2011
Pauline
We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Josh Goodrich
June 2, 2011
Uncle Ron was truly one of a kind. He certainly left an indelible mark on me, as he did on many who knew him. I have so many fond memories of time spent together with him and the entire family. We all miss him and send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Josh Goodrich
Jacqui Hebert
June 1, 2011
Polly and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's sudden death. Know that you and the family
are in my prayers.
Wanda Jocson
June 1, 2011
Lisa and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Baca
June 1, 2011
Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Keep him close to your heart and he will keep you close to his!!
Shelly Fraser
June 1, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the family
Pat Richards
June 1, 2011
Pauline and family - Ronnie was the best. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. He touched many with his love and humor; a really great person.
William Bartkus
June 1, 2011
My condolences to the LaReau Family.
William Bartkus
St. Peter's C.C. High (Class of '60)
Joe Waskiewicz
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Sellers
June 1, 2011
Lisa and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Valerie Comeau-Palmer
June 1, 2011
Lynda,
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Valerie, JoAnn, Nancy, and Linda
(Wayland Recreation Department)
Dan Bukkhegyi
June 1, 2011
I will miss my friend of 20 years- dearly. Always a positive man, so proud of his family. A genuinely kind person.
Ellen Brown
June 1, 2011
So sorry to read about Ron. Worked with him years ago at JS&W and he was so much fun to be around. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Ellen Brown
June 1, 2011
Pauline...Dick and I are so saddened to learn of Ron's passing. Please know that we care, will keep him in our thoughts and prayers and send our sincere condolences to you, your family, Theresa, Carol and Marie. Dick & Donna Barton
Jeanne Smith
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Craig Vezina
June 1, 2011
Uncle Ron - always spirited, witty, caring, warm-hearted, generous, principled, jovial, kind, wise, loving, exuberant and fun - you will be greatly missed.
LOVE ALWAYS, (your nephew) Craig
The Mars Family
May 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family....
May 31, 2011
Pauline
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Hope to see you the next time I am in Leicester.
Love,
Nancy Bourgea
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