Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Donald Lavoie Obituary
David H. and Charles G. Koch Professor
School of Public Policy, George Mason University
On Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Hospice of Northern Virginia.
Don graduated from Pembroke Academy, Pembroke, NH. He was an undergraduate at Worcester Polytechnical Institute, Worcester, MA and did his Ph.D at New York Univerity. His educational and teaching focus was in Austrian Economics and Philosophy. He authored many books and papers on the same.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John M. Lavoie.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Gialdo Lavoie; two sons, John M. Lavoie and Mark A. Lavoie; one daughter, Gabrielle M. Lavoie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Lavoie, and three sisters, Patricia A. Sanborn, Judith M. Race and Joanne E. Ryan, all of New Hampshire.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA, where a memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, with Pastor John Glass and Dr. Jack High officiating.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Amnesty International USA, 322 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 or The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 in memory of Donald C. Lavoie.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
James Kadtke
November 10, 2001
My most heartfelt condolences.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110
Make a Donation
in Donald Lavoie's name
How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Lavoie's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
