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Richard Lavoie Obituary
LAVOIE, Richard "Rick" Richard "Rick" Lavoie, 51, of Enfield, died Thursday, (October 5, 2006) with his loving family at his bedside, at the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford. He was the husband of Susan (Bernier) Lavoie. Born in Brunswick, ME, a son of Roger B. Lavoie and the late Jeannine (Fortin) Lavoie, he had lived in Manchester for several years before moving to the Enfield community in 1989. He was a faithful communicant of Holy Family Church in Enfield. Rick was a loyal employee of the Hartford Stamp & Office Works, where he worked as a stamp designer for the past 35 years. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed the nine years he spent as a youth soccer coach with the Enfield Soccer Club. One of Rick's greatest pleasures however, was being "Papa" to his grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Andrew. In addition to Susan, his beloved wife of 30 years and a devoted woman with whom he shared and received so much enjoyment over the years, Rick is survived by his two children: Matthew Scott Lavoie and his wife Christy, of Enfield, and Jennifer Lee Stanizzi and her husband Brian, of Enfield; two grandchildren: Kaitlyn Paige and Andrew James Stanizzi; his father, Roger B. Lavoie of Enfield; a brother, Maurice and his wife Bobbie, of East Windsor; four sisters, Rachel Lozier of New Britain, Doris Delage and her husband Michael, of San Jose, CA, Vivian Lavoie of Phoenix, AZ and Suzanne Meyer and her husband Charles, of New Britain; a sister-in-law, Cathy Lavoie; his godmother, Aunt Charlotte Jacques; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and many dear and close friends, who were very special to him. Rick's family would also like to extend their sincere gratitude to Toni, Dorine, Jen B., Nicole, Shari, Cheryl, Raye and a special thanks to Dr. Virginia Riggs, Dr. Dennis Morgan and Dr. Joseph Breton and their staff members for the loving care and concern they extended to him and his family. Relatives and friends may gather at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd. on Monday, Oct. 9, at 9:15 a.m. for a procession to Holy Family Church, Simon Rd., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.. Burial will be in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery. Rick's family will receive relatives and friends at the Leete- Stevens Enfield Chapels on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 4-8 p.m.. Memorial donations may be made to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Fund, 555 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06511. For directions and online condolences please visit www.leetestevens.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Lavoie
rachel lozier
October 3, 2007
my dear little brother,
hard to believe it will be one year since you left this earth to go to heaven. there's not a day that goes by that i don't think of you or speak to you. your picture is in my car along with ma's and i speak to you both everyday. i will be visiting with you friday. i miss you so so much ricky.
love, rachel
KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY
April 24, 2007
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF RICKS PASSING, I WORKED AT THE STAMP WORKS YEARS AGO AND EVEN THOUGH RICK AND I DIDN'T ALWAYS SEE EYE TO EYE, WE MANAGED TO HAVE FUN...REST IN PEACE RICK......
uncle ricky and me; their Payson visit Sept 10th 2006
Tiffany Koseski
March 15, 2007
Its been awhile since i've been here. Again i was cleaning out my email box and came upon this link again. where as i havent started to cry yet by the time i'm done i will be. I had a break down one day with mom about losing my purse and some of the valuables in it. And it got me to thinking that the one thing I wanted you to have before anything happened was my 2006 college graduation picture. But because i procrastinated you never saw it. (told ya i would start crying soon). I might have mentioned it the last time i wrote but its one regret along with not talking to you as much as I could have and should have. There is so much I could have learned from you first hand, yet I never called. I know you love me and I know that you know I love you, I just feel that I wasted what didnt need to be wasted. Uncle Ricky, I still miss you and I will just like I do memere and she has been gone alot longer. nothing can take you from my thoughts or my heart. I love you!
Your loving niece,
Tiffany James
Tiffany Koseski
November 9, 2006
Well, today I was purusing through my old emails do delete the ones i dont need anymore and came upon the link to this guest book. I told myself its okay and that everything for him is better now but the tears still came. I miss you uncle Ricky something awful, just as I did Memere and my friends son Isaac, who died a week after you at age 3. I know your happy and pain free and given your health back, but I still cant help but be a little greedy and wish you where here with all of us. uncle moe sent me your family pictures that where taken. They are so much more special to me now because those are all that I have left aside from my memories. I am such a procrastinator that you never got to see my pictures from when i graduated college. I'm sorry, I dont have heaven's address so I cant send it to you but I'll mail it to aunt sue and when you are there in spirit to visit with her, you can see it then. I love you so much and you know that. Thank you for everything you did for mom and us kids, and all the advice you gave to me when I called you and we talked for over an hour at a time. I envy Jen and Matt for the father they have and wish that it was something I had as a child for the times that I needed him. Thank you ever so much for all that you did to keep this family sane, rolling in laughter and with bright smiles and love-filled hearts. We all miss you! *hugs and kisses*
rachel lozier
October 16, 2006
ricky, after we lost ma,, my first day back at work was to service a funneral...not to mention, their loss was their mom. a hard one for me. today, my first day back at work....and yet again,,,a funneral. this one has a twist. i want all to know, god DOES have his way. today, i greated a grieving widow...her name was annie. her husband, she lost...he was 51 years old....he died of pancrieatous cancer...(and i know i havent spelt it correctly) i took her hand, and she was crying. she took mine as i told her about ricky...one week to the day...same age, same cancer. god does work in a special way...little brother up above, this man was a chef by trade...and ma loved to have a nice meal out....great him with the angels - his name was Mr. Chin. i miss you so little brother
Robert Lavoie
October 11, 2006
Uncle Ricky-You beat me to Memere's deviled eggs!! So don't stink up the place too bad. Thank you for the memories and always putting a smile on my face. The greatest memory I have of you is for always being the clown in the family. I think that's what drew you and me so close. Thank you for the COUNTLESS times you gave me advice, and lent a ear for me to bend. I hope I can pass this on to my kids, or other nieces/nephews in the family. Don't worry about Aunt Sue, Jen, Brian, Matt, or Christy or your grand kids....we will help to make sure everyone has their backs! By the way I didn't get a chance to say congrats...you know what I am talking about. So rest in peace tell Memere hello and sorry I didn't get to see you more in the last couple of months. It was hard on me to see you that way. I am glad I saw you the past Sunday at the hospital. I wanted to keep my goofy memories of you, but in your honor I will keep up the look of love....ha ha! PS. saw some of your old pics, can't believe Aunt Sue fell for those looks.
Sharon Flowers
October 11, 2006
In Memory of Ricky..for Rachel...
~ ~ ~
It seems as tho our tears will never really end...
and we wonder if our hearts will ever fully mend.
For a part of our own lives Monday we laid to rest,
As we said good-bye to to someone who stood among the best.
This someone was a father, firm but gentle, too,
a tender-hearted brother; like him there are so few.
Even more he was a husband with love so very true,
every moment of every hour, each day the whole year thru.
For his brothers and his sisters he showed how much he cared,
as well as for all others with whom his life he shared.
With happiness his days were filled as he eagerly lived on,
It's hard to grasp the reality that now these times are gone.
Never easy is the letting go of someone's warming touch,
especially when that someone means so very much.
Yet, comforting it is to know that we hold deep down inside,
The remnants of his constant love, and everlasting pride.
~ ~ ~
I never knew Ricky, but somehow I feel like I did. Through my friendship with Rachel, I feel like I knew him all of my life...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....I just know he is smiling down upon all of you.
Joanne Crepeau
October 10, 2006
Dear Susan and family,
Mark and I extend our condolences on the loss of Richard. Most of my memories of him are when he was a young child and boy living in the Brunswick area. His obituary was a lovely tribute to him as a man. May God give you strength and many loving memories.
His cousin,
Joanne Lavoie Crepeau
rachel lozier
October 9, 2006
hi richard..today, i went to church to see you off to heaven. it was truely a good day. i watched your beloved susan...such a strong woman. you chose well my brother. and your beautiful daughter and her husband, and your ever so handsome son and his wife. all of them, so strong, and my heart goes out to them. you would be proud my brother, as you should be. you always put them first, above all, and how i envey that...you were a true man, husband and father, and not to mention friend! we all gathered today to place you at rest. we all cried, and hugged, cried some more, and we laughed...as you would have wanted my brother. rest now, and don't tease mommy too much. rejoice in our lord's glory, with no more pain..I LOVE YOU SO....and again,,,,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
kerry tetreault
October 9, 2006
dear lavoie family,
I enjoyed every minute that i was able to spend with rick at the office. i wish i knew him out side of here though. I can't believe how strong you were susan and you were there by his side to help him fight. This one truly hit me hard and i am griving with you. please if there is anything i can do please let me know. rick please watch down on the grandkids and susan. I will miss you. love always kerry
Diane, Norman, Andrea, and Ryan Newell
October 8, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan and Stuart Brown
October 8, 2006
We will miss Rick coming into SVH and giving us all a hard time - and we throwing it right back at him. Such a wonderful sense of humor he had. Our sympathy to all of you. May your memories help to get you through this very sad time.
Tiffany Koseski
October 7, 2006
my wish was to see my uncle before he left and it was granted. september 10th of 2006 he came to spend time with his wife in payson arizona and see one of his younger sisters and her kids. i got my final memory of him and i got to hear that we saw him as kids because that i dont remember. i always leave these big winded messages and i'm sorry. i just want everyone to know of the last memorable moments with my uncle. for my cousins, matt and jen, and my aunt sue, i'm sorry, i know its not my fault but it's all i can say. if i could take your suffering i would. you guys are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart daily. uncle ricky, i love you so much and we ALWAYS have Payson.
Tena King
October 7, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris Delage
October 7, 2006
I'miss you bro. Remember that I alwasys love you.
Doeis
Keith & Rebecca Archambault
October 7, 2006
We are very sorry for the loss of Rick.He will be greatly missed by all. I bet he's making them laugh in heaven. God Bless
Mandy Meyer
October 7, 2006
Uncle Ricky..I wish i could of kown you longer, but i'm so thankful for the time we've had. I'll miss you're fresh remarks and silly ways. Your family will carry on your love. rest well..we'll never forget you.
suzy meyer
October 7, 2006
you left before i could say goodbye but you knew i loved you. i will always remember you on the forth of july party throwing lillian into the pool
rachel lozier
October 7, 2006
my little brother, with such a BIG heart...9 months and 6 days, will be forever in my heart. i love you, and kisses to ma for me. until we meet again.
Dion & Nicole Ganner
October 7, 2006
The Lavoie Family,
We are Very Sorry for your loss. You will be in Our Hearts & Prayers.
Moe & Bobbie Lavoie
October 7, 2006
Godspeed my Brother. We'll miss your silly little antics and the way they made us laugh.
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