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Donald LaCourse Obituary
Don will be lovingly missed by Clare (Gannon) LaCourse, his wife of 40 years; his sons, Adam of Deep River and Ryan of Boston; his mother, Claire LaCourse of Groton; and his four sisters, Barbara Turano (Charles) of Bradenton, Fla., Renee Marquand and Janis Krotsis (John) of Groton, and Denise Banas (Henry) of Gales Ferry. Don's many nieces and nephews, extended family of in-laws, and Sgt. Pepper will miss him.
Don was predeceased by his sons, David and Vincent LaCourse, and his father, Camille LaCourse.
Don graduated from the University of Connecticut and taught at Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton for 37 years. A talented artist, he operated DC LaCourse Photography Studio. Favorite activities included traveling with his family, sharing his vast music collection, and riding his Harley. Don was a proud member of the DRFD for 10 years, Badge #29.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Robinson Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook. A Mass of Christain Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Middlesex Ave., Chester. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald LaCourse
Renee Marquand
August 16, 2016
I was so blessed to have you as my big brother. Miss you.
Susan Pogodzienski Peck
August 22, 2013
Dear Lacourse Family:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will always have such wonderful fond memories of my times with Mr. Lacourse as his photographer assistant or "flash gal"! We would often be driving crazily, late for the wedding or trying to get the best shots...but we always had fun! My love for photos and photography was definitely based in all he taught me! May he rest in peace and you remember only good memories.
Maureen Thayer Gerrish
August 22, 2013
To the Lacourse family - so sad to hear of Don's passing - North Road was a great place to grow up and we were all family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace old friend.
Annette Jackes
August 22, 2013
Dear LaCourse family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences.
I hated math, but enjoyed my class with Mr. LaCourse. He helped me out a lot, and I did much better than I might have otherwise. Photography with him was lots of fun, and a great experience. Rest in peace, I will remember you fondly. (Annette Craddock, class of 78)
Marion Lamb
August 22, 2013
Dear Renee and family.
So sorry to here about Don you have my deepest sympathy.
Marion
August 22, 2013
Claire, Adam and Ryan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your husband and father was a very sincere man who was nothing short of a true gentlemen.
God Bless
Michael and Meghan Pogodzienski
Joe Montgomery
August 21, 2013
Don was a great teacher and a very nice gentleman. he always had time to lend an ear. I had many great conversations with Don as a staff member in Groton. Sorry to the family for your loss. Joe Montgomery
Lynn Frink
August 21, 2013
Dear Clare and family----Don and I were colleagues at Fitch Senior High School for many years. His understated sense of humor lightened many conversations on challenging days.....Don was a gentleman and professional....his contribution to Fitch will be cherished. Peace...
August 21, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences from the nurses office at Fitch High. Mr. Lacouse was indeed a dedicated and
enthusiastic teacher. A man that did
not want to be under the spot light but always had something to bring to the show. He was always upbeat and inspiring and we were very privileged to have him part of the Fitch team.
August 21, 2013
Dear Janis,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your brother...I remember him when you would have "sleep overs" at your house when we were 12 years old...my codolences your whole family..Bonnie DeSouza (Maynard)
Christine Nelson
August 20, 2013
I had Mr. Lacourse for Advanced Alg-Trig my junior year at Fitch. I find it hard to believe that he wasn't even 30 when he taught that class! That class was so unique that we even had the "Alg-Trig Picnic" at a classmates home just as spring turned into summer, and it was featured on a page in our yearbook that year. Mr. Lacourse took a beautiful picture of me at that picnic, sitting on the edge of the pool. I still have it, in a 5x7, in my box of old photos that have survived the years. Thank you, Mr. Lacourse. You were an excellent teacher and a good man. I am very sorry for the family's loss.
August 20, 2013
Dear Renee,
I am so sorry that you have lost your brother. I wish there were words that would lift you up or make you smile, but I know how devastating this is for you. Please know that I love you and wish you nothing but happy memories and light in the wake of your sadness.
Love, Martha
August 20, 2013
I had the privilege of teaching with Don at Fitch Sr. High. He was such a dedicated teacher and a very warm human being. All of us who knew him are richer for the experience!
MaryAnne Pendola, Art Dept., Retired
Alex & Georgia Papathanasiou
August 20, 2013
Janis & Lacourse Family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Don. Our family will keep yours in our thouoghts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Joan Vernott
August 19, 2013
I am very sorry to learn of Don's passing. Have no regrets and remember the good times. Very Sincerely,
Joan Nahornick Vernott
Marie Gannon Russell
August 19, 2013
Don was a wonderful brother-in-law and a wonderful friend. I admired his spirit and zest for life. Always up for a new challenge, after retiring from teaching at Fitch HS for 37 years, he embraced online education and became an associate faculty in the math department at Post University.
Dear Clare, Adam and Ryan,
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
August 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Don's family. So very sad. We remember you all so well from growing up. Know that you are in our thoughts.
Much love,
the Byington Family
Gary Naegel
August 19, 2013
We new Don as a professional photographer, where we often shared the pleasure of working together at weddings, while providing the musical entertainment as a member of the band (Spectrum). He was a great guy and what a surprise to see this announcement. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Susan D. Simoneau
August 19, 2013
Our deepest condolences to The Lacourse family from The Groton Regency Retirement Center. May the memories of your wonderful family forever keep him alive in your hearts.
ed victoria
August 19, 2013
dear Lacourse family ,
I was saddened to read about dons passing . while at fitch high school I took a photography course that don taught . he was a nice guy .
please except my deepest condolences and may god bless .
August 19, 2013
To clare and the entire Lacourse family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob Laing
Adam Puccino
August 19, 2013
Wow! Mr. LaCourse was my Photography teacher, and a VERY nice man. I remember my last day of class with him (my family was moving to another state). He told me I should shoot and develop pictures of anything that would make a good memory of groton/fitch instead of the assignment we had for that week. I still have those pictures, as well as the interest for taking them. Sad to see that he has passed away, but I will never forget him.
David Coxe
August 19, 2013
I had the good fortune to take a photography class with Mr. Lacourse when I was a student at Fitch. He was a great instructor and I really enjoyed the class. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers to his family.
Nancy Wilcox
August 19, 2013
To The LaCourse Family - I had the priviledge of working with Don for many years at Fitch High School. He was a true gentleman and a very accomodating colleague. There was never any favor to big to ask Don. I will truly miss him. Nancy Wilcox
Allen Hale
August 19, 2013
Many years have passed since we walked and talked the corridors of Fitch as classmates. Too often these days, we read of classmates who have passed on. I have often thought of Don over the years and remember him as a very decent person. His absence will be mourned and missed by many.
August 19, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was our wedding photographer back in 1996, and also did a family photo for us that is still cherished to this day. He had a way of capturing images that were timeless. My sincere condolences to you and yours... Janice Ouellette (Murphy)
Kathy Mortimer-Kemp
August 19, 2013
Our Sympathy to the Lacourse Family.. My heart and prayers are with you.
RJ Nickerson "Fitch 82"
August 19, 2013
A kind soul and a fine teacher always with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lacourse family.
Belinda Brano
August 19, 2013
Love you, Uncle Don. Clare, Adam and Ryan, Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Belinda and Anthony
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