1960 – 2013
N. Grosvenordale – Robert K. Lajoie, 52, of Labby Rd., died Monday, August 12, 2013, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Putnam on September 22, 1960. He is the son of Roland “Pete” and Lillian (Labonte) Lajoie, of Summerfield, FL, formerly of N. Grosvenordale.
Mr. Lajoie worked as an engineer and consultant for several fiber optic companies and most recently, Sterlite Industries in India. He enjoyed working on cars, especially when he could fix car problems for others.
Besides his beloved parents he is survived by a son Robert “R.J.” Lajoie of Thompson, a sister Jacqueline Lajoie of Thompson, a brother Michael Lajoie of OH; nephews Ryan and Jeffrey Lajoie; godparents Mr. & Mrs. Eugene “Jim” Lajoie; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the medical team at UMASS Medical 6 ICU for the professional and medical expertise given to Bob in his final days.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the Mass in the church foyer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph Food Pantry, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Arrangements are by the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes of Putnam and N. Grosvenordale. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Dan Briere
August 14, 2013 at 7:45 amMy deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the whole Lajoie family. Bob has often been referred to as one of the “SpecTran brick layers” (as is Mike). Bob will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike & Anita Santerre
August 14, 2013 at 4:59 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Anne-Marie Gendreau
August 14, 2013 at 6:07 pmDear Pete, Lillian, R.J., Jackie and Michael and family
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the death of Bobby. My heart and thoughts go out to all of you. And so do all my prayers.
Anne-Marie Gendreau
Putnam, Ct
Brenda Carlson
August 14, 2013 at 9:08 pmMy sympathies to the Lajoie Family and friends.
As a former coworker of Bob and Mike’s I hold them both in my fond memories. May sharing your memories of Bob ease the pain of losing him so young.
May his soul rest in peace.
Diane Lefler
August 15, 2013 at 9:11 amMy deepest sympathy to Bobby’s family. You are all in my prayers.
Wendy & Charles Reynolds
August 15, 2013 at 4:53 pmTo the Lajoie family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was our neighbor for many years. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Wendy & Charlie Reynolds
Gerry & Yvette Houle
August 28, 2013 at 9:38 amPete, Lil, Jackie and Mike, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gerry and Yvette
Claire Tinker
September 2, 2013 at 4:14 pmJackie,
My sympathy and prayers for the loss of your brother.
May God give you strength at this difficult time.
Claire
CM
September 3, 2013 at 9:40 amMy family offers our sincere heartfelt condolences for your dear loss. May God comfort and soothe your hearts with his wonderful promise at John 5:28.
Ajay Razdan
November 14, 2013 at 1:31 amTo the Lajoie family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Bob worked for Sterlite for several years between 1997 to 2009 he was great engineer , friend and human being. He loved our company , people and India. He helped us in setting up fibre optic plant in India.We will deeply miss him. He always loved and enjoyed stay in India with us.He always ready to help anyone approach to him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Sterlite Technologies India Team
Pat Tomlinson
November 15, 2013 at 11:16 amWe enjoyed ‘Aurangabad Bob’ company over many dinners at the Rama Hotel in Aurangabad.
Bob was larger than life, always a friendly word, a nod, a wink, a help here or there.
Bob had a big heart and we are very shocked at the news.
Bob loved his family, friends, his house and his cars – he had photos with him all the time of the people and things he held dear.
Deepest Sympathies to his family and friends
Patrick Tomlinson
Steven Benson
November 15, 2013 at 11:41 amI would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss.Bob was a great friend of mine whom I had the pleasure of meeting through field work India.Bob was always a stand up guy when you needed a good laugh and was all ways willing to help.Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him non other than “Aurangabad Bob”. Prayers and best wishes for his family.
Pallavi Phaterpekar
November 18, 2013 at 5:14 amI would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss.Bob was a great friend of mine with whom i spent wonderful time. It was my pleasure that i had a such a great friend in my life. Bob was full of life and fun loving person and always ready to help people in need. Bob i am really missing the time i spent with you and thank you for everything. You will always be in my heart. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Prayers and best wishes for his family.
Richard Macdonald
November 30, 2013 at 7:31 amTo the LaJoie Family
Please accept my condolences for your lost a great man.
First met Bob in 2001 whilst working at sterlite in india, it was my first time in india and Bob took me under his wing and looked after me. It was a great relief to know I had someone to show me the ropes and after that I regularly went back to India and germany and always met up with Bob. We became good friends and we used to ring each other to see where we were in the world and meet up when we could. He was one of the most warm and friendly people I ever met and had a fantastic sence of humour. I was so suprised and upset to hear that such a fantastic man and good friend had past away, and send to all his loved ones my heartfelt condolences.
Richard Macdonald
Patrick
August 6, 2014 at 8:06 amBob, you ol ratbag!
Hope your having a great time and drinking something a little better than ‘Old Monk!’
We miss you mate, you did a lot of good for a lot of people during your time here on earth. Many people are still reaping the benefits of your kindness.
I really hope your parents and son know these things. What you did far away from home had massive impacts on a number of people. Your good deeds still bring happiness to many people today.
God bless you Bob, and may he bring comfort to your kin knowing the seeds you sowed, are still growing today.
Pat
Australia