Armand A. LAVIGNE

LAVIGNE, Armand A., 88, of New Port Richey, died May 15, 2005, at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. He was born in Manchester, N.H., and came here 10 years ago from West Hartford, Conn. He was an inspector for United Air Craft in East Harford, Conn., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, New Port Richey, St. Bridget's Catholic Church, West Hartford, Conn., Knights of Columbus, Council 11680, New Port Richey, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, West Hartford, Conn. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Florence W.; son, Gary A. of West Hartford, Conn.; sister, Doris Fibkins of New Port Richey; four grandchildren, Kristin, Brian, Julia and Andrew; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. during the visitation time. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, with Father Kenneth Slattery officiating. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Arrangements entrusted to Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey, Fla. Published in the TBO.com on 5/17/2005.