Timothy A. LaFlamme

DERBY: Timothy A. LaFlamme, age 56, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday morning December 23, 2023, in the comfort of his home, with his wife by his side, following a valiant eleven-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Betsy J. Courtemanche LaFlamme. 

     Tim was born in Derby on October 9, 1967, loving son of Raymond LaFlamme of Branford and Rose DeHart LaFlamme of North Port, FL. He graduated from Ansonia High School in 1985 and worked as a self-employed carpenter. Tim had a passion for all sports, especially football and hockey. He played ice hockey from a young age into his twenties. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers and Colorado Avalanche. Tim was also an avid fresh water fisherman, where he participated in many tournaments and a member of Bass Masters. He and his wife Betsy loved to travel and took many vacations throughout the United States and Europe creating many lasting memories. Tim also enjoyed trying his luck at the casinos and with the lottery. He will lovingly be missed by all that had the fortune of knowing him. 

     In addition to his wife Betsy and parents, Raymond, and Rose, he leaves to cherish his memory, a sister, Jennifer A. Thorburn and brother-in-law Mark of Denham Springs, Louisiana, a nephew, Lake Thorburn, a niece, Riley Thorburn, both of Louisiana, great-niece, Blakeleigh Thorburn, special family that he held dear to his heart, Andreau and Tabytha DeHart, his beloved canine buddy, Neo, and feline friends, Katie, and Ali, as well as several cousins and dear friends. 

     All are invited to pay their respects and greet the family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. He will privately be buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. Contributions in Tim’s memory may be made directly to the Ansonia Animal Shelter, 1 North Division Street, Ansonia, CT 06401. To sign Tim’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.