Maurice F. LAVOIE

MAURICE F. LAVOIE COLCHESTER — Maurice F. Lavoie, 77, died July 27, 2005, in Fletcher Allen Health Care with his family at his side. He was born in Lowell, Mass., Oct. 10, 1927, the son of the late Arthur and Pamela (Versailles) Lavoie. He served during World War II and was awarded the Army of Occupation medal and a World War II Victory medal. He was married to Celia Kuzia, who predeceased him in 1995. Maurice was employed for several years by National Felt Co. in Northhampton, Mass. After his retirement, he was employed as a shuttle bus operator for SSTA. He is survived by his loving companion, Claire Barry of Colchester; his two sons, William Lavoie and his wife, Peggy, of Presque Isle, Maine, and Michael Lavoie Sr. and his fiancee, Nancy Jones of Colchester; his grandchildren, Keith, Jason and his wife, Holly, Michael Jr. and his fiancee, Christy Shelc, Tim and Christopher Lavoie; his great- grandchildren, Meghan, Tyler, and Hailey Lavoie; nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Friday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Services, South Chapel, 261Shelburne Road, Burlington. In memory of Maurice donations may be sent to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. For directions or to send online condolences please visit www.readyfuneral.com.