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Gabriel LaFleche Obituary
Southbridge - Gabriel LaFleche, 84, of Therese Ave. died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
His wife Gloria (Renaud) LaFleche died in 2007.
He leaves three daughters Carol LaFleche and her husband Bruce Smith of Windham Maine; Deborah LaFleche and her husband Robert Vanooyen of Zephyrhills Florida and Brenda Larochelle and her husband Stephen of Dracut; three step children David McDonald and his Debra of Palmer, Kathryn Martiros and her husband Michael of Leicester, Karen Tremblay of Cherry Valley, and his grandchildren, Aimee, Alan, Travis, Eben, Jessica, James, Erica, Matthew, Alyssa, Devin, Stephanie, Jillian and Casey and 4 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his grandson Martin Smith, sister Susan Langevin, his step son Daniel McDonald Jr., and his former wife Theresa (Lavallee) LaFleche.
He was born in Southbridge, the son of Gabriel J. and Beatrice (Cournoyer) LaFleche and lived in this area all his life, graduating from Cole Trade High School in 1957. He was a member of the National Guard and served in the 181st Engineering Battalion. He excelled at atomic demolition classes at Fort Devens. He worked at Sunrise Health Care in Worcester as a house keeping supervisor for 26 years. He worked part time for the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home and M&M Cleaning.
He was a past Grand Night of the Knight of Columbus Detriana Council 199 for 5 years. He was a friend of Bill W since December 10, 1974.
Gabe and his wife Gloria enjoyed traveling to Disney, Disney cruises, Grateful Dead concerts, and trips to Maine. He also had many good friends at TAG and Bill W.
His funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, June 18, in St. Joseph Church, H. Putnam Rd. Charlton, MA. Please go directly to church.
Calling hours are 6 to 8PM on Thursday, June 17, in The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge, MA. At Gabe's request Tie-dye shirts are highly encouraged.
An online guestbook and a video tribute are available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jeff
June 19, 2021
So sad to learn of Gabe's passing - but we all can keep the "tings" he shared with us !
Anthanette M Astukiewicz
June 18, 2021
My deepest sympathies to his family and his many friends. I have known game for 47 years. I knew Gabe from the nights of Columbus and from church.
JoJo
June 16, 2021
Heartfelt condolences for the loss of this guy who had a heart of gold! Especially known around meetings in the area, he gave his heart and wisdom freely. I can´t believe I won´t be able to have giant hugs from him no matter where he was. I saw him outside Southbridge Credit Union and we stood there talking and sending regards to someone.
His version of counting was one, two, "tree" just like my Mom used to say.
Linda V
June 16, 2021
Thank you for your love, compassion and words of wisdom Gabe! You will be missed dearly my friend! My heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Mary
June 15, 2021
Thank you, Angel, for your dedication and many, many words of wisdom!!
Teddy George
June 14, 2021
Thank You Gabe
May you rest in glory in eternal peace.
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