Leger Joseph LAMOUREUX

Leger Joseph Lamoureux -- January 15, 1911 -- February 15, 200 -- PUTNAM-- Leger Joseph Lamoureux, 94, formerly of Woodstock Ave., went to his eternal peace Tuesday February 15, 2005 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Loretta (Chabot) Lamoureux on Oct. 22, 1987. Born in St. Aime, Quebec, Canada Leger moved with his family to the Warwick RI area when he was 9 years old. In his early 20's he moved to the Danielson CT area where he met his wife Loretta and married Aug. 28, 1933. They later moved to Putnam.Leger was the Supervisor of the Bobbin Dept. at Belding Hemingway, Putnam from which he retired in 1976 after 45 years. He was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church of the Visitation in Putnam, and belonged to the Putnam Elks Club for 56 years. He was an avid golfer, especially enjoying golfing with his son Roger until he was 92 years old. He was a longtime member of Quinnatisset Country Club, and most recently Vineyard Valley Golf Club. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and all outdoor activities. He loved watching the Red Sox and the UConn Huskies basketball teams, but he mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. Leger was instrumental in founding the Putnam Little League in the early 1950's. He was the very first Manager of the little league Yankees, forming a championship team that went unrivaled in the early years of the league. Leger was a mildmannered man who never spoke badly of anyone. He always had a smile on his face and a handshake for everyone he met. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.Leger is survived by his son Roger Lamoureux and his wife Dorothy (Annie), and his daughter Lorraine Bazinet and her husband Ted, all of Putnam; his four brothers Ovide Lamoureux of Pomfret, Gerard Lamoureux of West Warwick RI, Leo Lamoureux of Plainfield, and John Lamoureux of West Warwick RI; his three sisters Dora Carroll of Jacksonville NC, Irene Knowles of Pensacola FL, and Theresa Zwolenski of West Warwick RI. He also leaves his four grandchildren Roger B. Lamoureux of Putnam, Connie Menard of Sulphur LA, Deborah Lamoureux of Southbridge MA, and Kathy Fox of Bangor PA; as well as his nine greatgrandchildren and one greatgreatgrandson. He leaves several nieces and nephews including his two favorite nieces Jackie Battista and her husband Ron, and Cecile Mahon and her husband Dave.Besides his wife Loretta, Leger was predeceased by his son Robert on Oct. 11, 1978, his sister Rose Lefebvre of Putnam, and his special friend Lucienne LaBonte in Jan. 2002.The funeral will be from Gilman Funeral Home on Thursday at 9am with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10am, followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 68pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leger Lamoureux's memory may be made to St. Mary's School, 15 Marshall St., Putnam CT 06260 or Alzheimer's Assoc., Northern CT Chapter, 790 Maple Ave., 2nd Fl, Hartford, CT 061142317. For guest book and directions, please visit www.gilmanvalade.com.