Leo A. Laquerre

NEW BEDFORD - Leo A. Laquerre, 88, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Turgeon); and son of the late Joseph and Marie (LeBlanc) Laquerre.

He was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. He was a WW II Army veteran having served in the battle of Luzon and he was the recipient of many medals and citations.

For the past 25 years up to the days before his passing, he was the sewing machine mechanic at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech for the Fashion Design Department. He loved flying and could often be found at the New Bedford Airport. His greatest passion was spending time with his family, grandchildren and his extended family at Voc-Tech. He will be remembered by all for his kindness, generousness, sense of humor and zest for life.

Survivors include his two daughters, Rachel Archer and Pauline St. Don and her husband, Michael, all of New Bedford; and seven grandchildren. He was the father of the late 1st Lt. Richard Laquerre USAF; and brother of the late George and Eugene Laquerre and Theresa Licata.

In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated. His Funeral Mass with cremains present will be at St. Anthony Church on Saturday at 9 AM followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements by Rock Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Anthony Church Renovation Fund, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746.