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Ken LaVoie Jr.

Ken LaVoie Obituary

CAMBODIA -- Ken LaVoie Jr. of Key West, Fla., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, while visiting Cambodia.

He was born Aug. 19, 1946, son of Rose (Lange) and Kenneth LaVoie, Sr. of Chepachet, R.I.

He was survived by his loving parents; two brothers, Keith A. Lavoie and his wife, Joannie, and Kevin A. LaVoie, also of Chepachet; a son, Kenneth LaVoie III and his wife, Deb; one granddaughter, Elissa Rose, of Winslow, Maine; two nieces, Tara and Kelsea Rose LaVoie of Chepachet; and many loved ones throughout the world.

He was happy and had recently found his purpose, giving and immersing himself in the humble, family oriented Cambodian people.

He will be missed by every person who ever knew him.

Contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Help the Cambodian Children Charity at http://www.helpthecambodianchildren.org

A celebration of his life will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 at Tucker Quinn Funeral Chapel, 649 Putnam Pike (Rte. 44), Greenville, R.I., (401-949-1370).

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Published by Morning Sentinel on Jan. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ken LaVoie

26 Entries

Joan LaVoie

February 3, 2006

Dear Ken:

Thanks for always being there when I needed someone to talk to...Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Cambodia...

You were a wonderful person and you will be greatly missed by all!!

Love You!!

Michael Dionne

February 3, 2006

Skip, Rose, Keith, Kevin & Family :

My thoughts and prayers are with you today.

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Jeff Farnum

February 1, 2006

Dear LaVoie family,

Sorry for your loss. Whenever I saw Kenny he always had a big smile and time for a chat. He will be missed.

Steven Sette

January 31, 2006

Dear Skip, Rose, Keith, Kevin and family,

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.

JOHN MURA

January 30, 2006

DEAR ROSE,SKIP,KEVIN AND KIETH.I AM

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

SINCERELY

JOHN MURA

Bob and Melinda Miller

January 30, 2006

Dear LaVoie Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of Kenny. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.

David Button

January 30, 2006

Sorry to hear about Kennie.

You have my sincere sympathy

Barbara Button/Moretz

January 30, 2006

Rose, Kennie and family

I was sorry to hear about Kennie. Eileen Johnson call to let me know you are in my thoughts and prayers

Art (Sonny) Theroux

January 30, 2006

I was sorry to hear about Kennie my sincere sympathy and my thoughts are with you all.

Midge & Vinny Stahowiak

January 30, 2006

Dear Rose & Skip

We were so so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Fondly,

Midge & Vinny Stahowiak

Linda and Leo Minisce

January 30, 2006

Dear Rose, Skip, Kevin, Keith and family,

Kenny had many wonderful talents, his wit, wisdom, his joy for life. When he wrote his words were magical. We am grateful that he shared these gifts with us. We can't tell you how sadden we are to learn of his passing. When our daughter turned 18 we went to Key West for a vacation and Kenny and Guy took her out and she came back with her new tatoo. She loves it to this day. Death isn't the closing of a door it is the opening of another where we all pass thur eventually. Kenny will be there to greet the family and friends he so enjoyed. May your sorrow be tempered with the joy of knowing how much he is loved by so many. Our deepest condolences.

Mary Arvaline Schanck

January 29, 2006

Rose,Skip,Keith,Kevin and all...

You are not alone in your time of grief. Thinking of you all with much fondness and love...

ME (& family)

Charles Poirier

January 28, 2006

Dear Skip, Rose, Kevin, Keith and family,

I only had two conversations with Kenny years ago, but both were lengthy. He was very interesting, intelligent, and likeable. We are sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charles, Lynn, and Michelle Poirier

Holly Farnum/LaCasse

January 28, 2006

Dear Rose and Skip, Our thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. Wishing you and your family comfort, peace and hope.

Dan & Holly LaCasse

Mary Agnes Fennessey

January 28, 2006

Dear Rose and Skip,

What an unexpected loss! Kenny's smile will always be remembered, as will his love of life and laughter. Hopefully the memories you have of him will comfort you in this sad time.

With deepest sympathy, Mary Agnes

Pat and Bud Douglas

January 27, 2006

Dear Rose, Skip, Kevin, Keith and family,

I was so saddened to hear about this tragic loss and to see Kenny's photo. As I told my husband, you had to know him. He always seemed to have a smile. No matter what?

The Lavoie family has had a special place in my life and always will. May the heartfelt love and condolences of family and friends help you through these difficult times.

Rose Rivet Gagne

January 27, 2006

Dear LaVoie Family,

Our Sympathies go out to you all at this time.

Sonny's daughters and Granddaughter Justine.

lynn martin

January 27, 2006

Dear Rose, Skip, Kevin and Keith,

I am so sorry for your loss. He was so nice to me when I worked at the Cat and he would come to Chepachet. I hope good memories help you through these sad times.

Sincerely,

Lynn Martin

J Gregson

January 27, 2006

I miss La already and will think of him daily. Although I hadn't seen him in awhile I considered him a great and wonderful friend.

"Big Jake the Rattle Snake"

nancy hodges

January 27, 2006

Mr. and Mrs. LaVoie, I was shocked to read of the death of Kenny. I remember babysitting for him and his brothers many years ago! I am the former Nancy Colburn and I keep up with R. I. news via the Journal website. According to Kenny's obituary, it appears he had a meaningful and gratifing life. What a wonderful legacy. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Jerry Prendergast

January 27, 2006

May the concerns and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.

I was in Key West on 1-19-06 and was thinking about Kenny. I remember him and Guy giving me rides from hockey practice.

He will be missed.

Jerry

Kenneth LaVoie

January 27, 2006

Dear Dad

Thanks for:

The magic of Key West and what the city really stood for and came from.

My taste for writing, and reading Ernest Hemingway

My sense of humor. Unfortunately I live in Maine and nobody understands what the heck I’m talking about half the time, but my wife thinks I’m funny so thanks anyway!

Introducing me to Kevin Fallon, who, when I was a teenager told you that I had a natural gift and not to let me stop. That one moment is responsible for the fact that I still play today.

For teaching me that it’s ok to be silly just for the sake of being silly. It doesn’t have to mean a thing.

For making me a “LaVoie” and letting me be part of all the great, funny, unique, tragic and beautiful stuff that goes with it.

For giving us the Giant OOH OOH Bird, the double hog backed growler and the hideous night gaunt

For being so proud of me and saying it and showing it to the world. YOu are, indeed, remembered as a "world class" Dad and Granddad.

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