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Robert Lachance Obituary
A proud 25-year veteran, Bob was an Army Special Forces Command Sergeant Major in the RI National Guard and also served in Korea.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and George Lachance, his sister Theresa Casperson, and brothers Joe-Pete, Ronald, and Paul Lachance.
Bob was deeply devoted to his beloved wife of 65 years, Amelia (Milly) Lachance. He was a loving father to his four children and their spouses: Scott Lachance and his wife Yolanta of FL, Ken Lachance and his wife Darlene of RI, Russ Lachance and his wife Lisa of NY, and Keri Cruise and her husband Paul of MA. Bob was also a cherished Pepere to 12 grandchildren (Dorrie, Nicole, Michael, Zachary, Kiara, Hannah, Bobbi, Chelsea, Megan, Austin, Amy and Lia) and 17 great-grandchildren (Jason, Kailee, Kaden, Joey, Jolena, Jackson, Milo, Nora, Ronan, Amelia, Ada, Otto, Walker, Tegan, Shepard, Avery, and Aurora) , and he welcomed one great-great-grandchild into the world (Iris).
Bob's legacy of love and laughter will be remembered by all who knew him. Services are being planned in FL and RI.
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Robert Antonelli
November 26, 2024
My condolences to Bob's family. Rest in Peaace Command Sergeant Major.
Holland Jr
November 26, 2024
I was associated with Bob while serving in the Rhode Island Army National Guard. He was well seasoned after years of leadership experience and shared a number of helpful insights with me as a young officer. He was the essence of Special Forces. He will be missed.
Dennis Dwyer
November 23, 2024
It was a sad day to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great soldier who gave me advise & recommendations that were always right on. Bob was a great person in and out of uniform. He achieved alot thru out his life, and made many friendships along the way. To the Lachance Family my condolences to you all. Rest in Peace Soldier. ""Airborne""
LTC (Ret.) Den Dwyer
Ken Benoit
November 22, 2024
Bob was a wonderful person to know. A traffic solder with a great since of humor who always looked after his people. My Karen is saddened with the loss 0f Bob and will miss times with him and his Milly.
A photo of Bob and Milly - Happy Times.
A photo of Bob and his friend Bill McNaughton, also an S-F Command and Sargeant Major.
Knowing Bob from the 60's and being a good friend, he will be greatly missed.
Major, (Ret.) Ken Benoit
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Richard Palazzo
November 22, 2024
My heart is heavy. Bob was instrumental in keeping me heading in the right direction when I was a new lieutenant. His advice and recommendations were always right on the money. I was also a banking client for many years and I trusted him as a brother. His memory will live within me forever. God speed my friend.
Richard Palazzo
Major, USA Retired
Charles T. Knowles
November 22, 2024
The time comes for us all. Really good soldier and a really good man. We were both in the Special Forces together. I liked him a lot and also honored him. Great sense of humor and always called it as it was.
COL (Ret.) Charles Knowles
Mark Gadbois
November 22, 2024
Favorite Bob Lachance lines: "This ain't a church, nail it.", "I don't salute lieutenants", and my all time favorite "Who the hell let you in my house?"
Mark Gadbois
Sandra A. Coppolino
November 21, 2024
Bob always made me smile. No one could tell jokes as well. His outgoing personality made him easy to love and to like. He was a good listener and a good storyteller. He will be greatly missed.
Antonio DaCosta
November 21, 2024
To the Lachance family so sorry to here about your loss, Bob was a good man big heart ,peace to all.
Larry Pezza
November 21, 2024
To the Lachance Family please accept my sincere condolences. Bob was a true Patriot and Friend, may he Rest In Peace. God Bless.
Stephen Kelley
November 21, 2024
I was a little boy when Bob, who worker for a cleaners, would stop by the house to deliver or pickup and he and my mother would have long conversations. Our paths crossed again when I enlisted as a Private in the Special Forces. Our careers were joined one last time when I was the Commander and he was my Command Sergeant Major of the Troop Command (Special Forces). I was always in awe of the love that he and Milly had for each other. My sincere condolences to Milly and all the Lachance family.
God speed my friend,
Colonel (Retired) Stephen Kelley
Rebecca Coppolino
November 21, 2024
Aunt Milly, Keri, Ken, Russ & Scott , our sincere condolences at this hard time. Uncle Bob was a wonderful, accomplished man. Whose greatest legacy was his wonder family. Always greeted me with a warm smile and a tight hug. May he rest in Gods wonderful arms.
Matthew & Rebecca Coppolino
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