Honolulu, Hawaii
1947 - 2004
Roger Francis Laramee, of Honolulu, Hawaii, a native of North Attleboro; died on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his residence on his 57th birthday following a brief illness.
Born on June 19, 1947 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was a son of Paul E. and Helen C. (Jette) Laramee of Pinellas Park, Florida. He was raised in North Attleboro and resided in the community until he left to serve with the United States Army in Vietnam.
He was an Army Staff Sergeant with over 13 years of military service. He was assigned to the 1st Air Calvary Division in Vietnam during 1966 – 1967, the 82nd Airborne Aviation Battalion and the 2/325 Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division during the 1970s.
Other assignments included service to the President Richard Nixon administration from 1973 – 1974 and was assigned detail to the presidential helicopter fleet “Army One” at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
A senior parachutist with over 150 parachute jumps, his awards and decorations included the Senior Aviation Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge and the Army Commendation Medal.
He attended such schools as the Special Forces Operations, Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Recondo School and the Jungle Warfare School in Panama.
Mr. Laramee was employed as a construction foreman for the past 28 years for Larry Peterson Construction in Hawaii and recently returned from a project in Guam.
He enjoyed traveling, writing and studying military subjects and factoids. He was a member and volunteer of the Texas State Republican Party.
In addition to his parents, he leaves a daughter: Michelle A. Laramee of Coventry, RI; a son: James Laramee of North Attleboro; a sister: Susan DeLaurier of North Attleboro; a brother: David P. Laramee of Summerville, South Carolina and 8 nieces and nephews.
Relatives and Friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 2, 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Marks Church, Stanley Street, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Peter N. Graziano, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Following services an invitation will be extended to join the family for fellowship and refreshment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Attleboro Firefighter’s Kids Day Association, PO Box 3215, North Attleboro, MA 02761.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Arnold Road comes to mind at this time. We worked building many houses and shingeling roofs with you, your father and two uncles...The Good Days...Lou DeBlois
Louis (Toot) DeBlois
July 07, 2004 | No.Fort Myers, FL
We would like to express our condolences to the entire Laramee family in the loss of Roger. Recently, Roger sent my daughter (Heidi Laramee) postcards and notes to encourage her while she is in Iraq, serving with the United States Army. Heidi appreciated the notes tremendously. Douglas Ledford and Brenda Laramee Ledford.
Brenda Laramee-Ledford
July 01, 2004 | Dunn, NC
To my Godfather, I will miss the laughs you always gave me. You always had a story for the moment. We will never forget you. We Love you! Jay, Lisa, Isabella, Camille, Josephine and Joseph, Jr.
Lisa & Jay Beckett
July 01, 2004 | North Attleboro, MA
uncle roger,
you and i were alot alike in our ferver for life and i will miss your words of inspiration when things seem impossible. i know that many people will agree that you will be sorely missed. thank you for the post cards that you sent while i am over here trying to live up to the reputation that the laramee's have left for me to fill. i promise that i will make you proud.
your neice, heidi
heidi laramee
July 01, 2004 | Hanau, Germany
Dad you will be missed by many. Myself,Nicole and Jackson or Avery we are not sure yet.You were a man of many accomplishments. And the real life stories you had would keep my attention for days. You were and will always be in my thoughts. I will miss you. Love Jim
James Laramee
June 30, 2004 | Attleboro, MA
I have many good memories of Roger and his family.We grew up as neighbors on Arnold Rd. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Raymond Beauchaine
June 29, 2004 | Somerset,, MA
Remembered By
Fran & Bill Laramee
June 29, 2004 | Jupiter, FL
I will always remember the great times we had Brother. From those midnight parachute jumps on Sicily Drop Zone to the great trips to Montreux, Switzerland, in search of fun and the best food Europe had to offer. Thanks for the jumpstarts you gave me when I was down, and the job in San Francisco when I was broke and out of work. You were always there with a lending hand and some good advice.
To me Brother, you will never be gone. With so much life in you, you were just needed to...
David Laramee
June 29, 2004 | Summerville, SC
My dear Nephew will be missed.
Until we meet again. Love Aunt Lil
Lillian Laramee
June 29, 2004 | Dania Beach, FL
