1918 – 2013
Putnam – Rhea M. LaChance, 95, of Ware Rd., died Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Westview Healthcare. She was the loving wife of the late Armand J. LaChance. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Aldea (Vaillant) Laflamme.
Mrs. LaChance worked as a buyer in the children’s department at Bugbee Department Store for 30 years.
Rhea is survived by her sons, Robert LaChance and his wife Pauline of N. Grosvenordale, and James LaChance and his wife Nancy of Guilford; grandchildren; Catherine, Michael, David, Matthew and Keith; and great grandchildren; Cynthia, Timothy, Lauren, Brittney, Keith Armand, and Rhea Marie. She was predeceased by her brothers, Lionel Laflamme and J. Roland Laflamme; her sisters, Angeline Nelson and Irene Ryan; and her great grandchild Joseph.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rhea’s family from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, on Friday, October 18, 2013 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Bobbie Dise & Rena Holihan
I am very sorry about your mom. She was lucky to have a family that cared for her very much and got to watch you all grow up and go on with your lives as well.
Marc & Robin Coderre
Dear LaChance family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please be comforted with the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sincerely,
Marc & Robin Coderre
Pamela and Edward Culligan
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Rhea was a great woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife who was devoted to her family. Take comfort in the fact that she is now in heaven and reunited with her beloved husband Armand.
God bless.
Michael Ryan
I will miss my aunt she was always great to be with. She is in a very good place with The Lord . My prayers will be with you and family.
Helen Keri & Kevin Ryan
Peace and love. We will miss Aunt Rhea. May she rest in peace and may you all be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of spending time with her.
Brenda Beland
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bob.