Richard J. LASNIER

Richard J. Lasnier -- April 4, 1934 - July 13, 2005 -- PLAINFIELD --Richard J. Lasnier, 71, of 8 Jacques St. Moosup died Wednesday evening at his home. He was born April 4, 1934 in Norwich a son of the late Adelard and Mary Alice (Flanagan) Lasnier and had been a lifelong resident of Moosup.He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Lasnier was employed as a truck driver with Teamsters Local #493 for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He was also an avid Yankees Fan. He was a member of GodreauMcMahon Post #91 American Legion an a communicant of All Hallows Church.Mr. Lasnier married the former Janet Bergeron on July 22, 1961 in All Hallows Church, Moosup. She survives him. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather besides his wife he leaves a son Richard L. Lasnier of Goldsboro, North Carolina; two daughters and their husbands, Eileen M. and James Marriott of Moosup; Kimberly J. and Alan Brown of Plainfield, one sister Mary Nahas of Norfolk, four grandchildren, Amber Marriott, Meagan Marriott, Justin Brown and Jenna Brown, also several nieces and nephews.The Funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, 595 Norwich Rd., Plainfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in All Hallows Church, Moosup. Burial with Military Honors will follow in All Hallows Cemetery. Visiting hours are Sunday 47 p.m.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Assoc., 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 061083272 or to All Hallows Church, 130 Prospect St., Moosup, CT 06354.