Webster, MA – Gerard “Jerry” A. Lavallee, 96, formerly of N. Grosvenordale, CT, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Brookside Nursing Home, Webster, MA, surrounded by his loving family and wife, Florette (Coderre) Lavallee of 67 years.
Born on June 27, 1918 he was the son of Napolian and Alice (Pariseau) Lavallee and grew up in Webster, MA, before volunteering for the Army and serving in N. Africa, Italy, and N. Ireland as a lineman during WWII. He came home and met his wife of 67 years Florette Coderre. He enjoyed being with family, cooking, gardening, and traveling.
He worked as a carpenter for Gerard Morin Construction Co., as a maintenance man for Jens Risom Design and Superwinch Co., and also ran a home business sharpening saws.
In addition to his wife Florette, he is survived by his sons; Dennis Lavallee and his wife Sherry and Paul Lavallee and his wife Leslie; grandchildren, Jeremy and Derek Lavallee; and a sister, Alice Peters. He is predeceased by his brother, Lawrence Lavallee and sister, Jean Koslowski.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church or Kindred at Home Hospice, 130 Rumford Ave. Suite 211, Auburndale, MA 02466. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Judy and Richard Noel
Dear Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a very special man. He gave a lot to our country.
I remember how proud he was of his garden. He will sadly be missed but his memories will live on.
Judy and Richard
Rhode Island
K Peter Kahuda
When someone who has lived such a long and fulfilled life has passed into a place without pain and trouble, it is more appropriate to celebrate that person’s life and accomplishments, rather than to just mourn their passing. So it should be with Jerry.
While losing a loved one is always sad and never easy, I am sure that all of you in Jerry’s family have many good memories to sustain you through this difficult time.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers for Jerry’s soul and for comfort and peace for the entire Lavallee family.
Vivian & Pete Kahuda
Mike,Anta,David, Michelle & Walter
Florette & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as it is never easy to lose a loved one. Remember all the fun and laughter that everyone has enjoyed together and be thankful for enjoying him for such a long period of time.
Mike,Anita,Dave,Michelle & Walter
Claire tinker & peter
Florette, Dennis, Paul &family,
So sorry to hear about Jerry, I am sure he will be truly missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love, Claire & Peter
Claire tinker & peter
FLorette, Dennis, Paul &family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
We remember all the great times we had and just cherish all those memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Claire
Ken and Lisa Coderre
Aunt Florette,Dennis and Paul
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Davidge
Dear Paul and Leslie and Florette and family- Jerry was an inspiring person, who lives on through his family and friends. I am grateful to have known him through Paul and Leslie. Love, carol
Warren Bachman
Peace & love to you and your family my friend.
mary ellen ad mike
Dear Leslie and Paul,
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. mary ellen and mike
Ken Kozlowski
Dear Flo and Family,
Condolences to you and your Family at this time.
I always respected Gerry for what he had done and all that he could do.
Please acept my sadness at losing such a warm and open man.