Darrell J. Lazore

Darrell J. Lazore, age 75, of Wethersfield, CT, formerly of Bristol, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the West Haven VA Medical Center due to multiple service-related cancers.

Darrell was born on June 30, 1950, in Saint Francis, ME, and was the son of the late Stanley and Laurine (Pelletier) Lazore. He attended Fort Kent High School; following his graduation, he relocated to Bristol, CT, where he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War, earning several decorations and honors for his service.

He worked for many years in the construction, aerospace, and manufacturing industries before transitioning to the steel industry, where he remained until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed freshwater fishing and had a deep love for animals, particularly cats and dogs. Known for his generosity, he always gave more than he expected in return. His strength and perseverance allowed him to live independently until he required a higher level of care and transitioned to inpatient care for the last week and a half of his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Lazore) Nielson, her husband, Tyler, and his beloved and only granddaughter, Lillian (Lilly). He is also survived by his close friend and ex-wife, Jeannine Michaud; his daughter-in-law, Dorota (Armatowska) Lazore; his sister, Paula (Lazore) Michaud, and her husband, Darvin; his brother, Stacey Lazore, and his wife, Rose (Chasse) Lazore; his sister-in-law, Doris (Robichaud) Lazore; his three nieces, Kellie Michaud, Crystal, and Janelle Lazore; his godchild, Marcy (Michaud) Raimondi; along with several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

He was welcomed into Heaven by his son, Christopher; his brother, Earl Lazore; and his nephew, Gerry Michaud.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the VA Medical Center's Palliative Care and Hospice Care Teams for their care and compassion, as well as to the Hematology/Oncology Team for their efforts to manage his multiple cancers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Gregory Church, 235 Maltby Street, Bristol. Entombment with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 522 Terryville Avenue, Bristol. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church prior to the Mass from 10 until 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Darrell may be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Fisher House and mailed to 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516, or to a veterans' charity of your choice.

Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol is honored to serve the family. Please visit Darrell's memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.