Robert P. LAVOIE

Ret. Capt. Robert “Bob” P. Lavoie, 69, of Otterson St., Hooksett, and formerly of Linwood St., Nashua, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. He was born May 17, 1935 in Nashua, son of the late Wilfrid and Marie Rose (Lavoie) Lavoie. Mr. Lavoie was the husband of Julianne (Martin) Lavoie of Hooksett, with whom he was married for 45 years. He was a retired captain of the Nashua Police Department, for which he gave 21 ½ years of service. After his retirement from the police dept., he worked in Nashua for Lockheed Sanders in the Security Department. Mr. Lavoie was a graduate of the FBI Academy, 118th Session as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council Number 12311. He was also an Army Veteran. He and his wife loved spending winters in Davenport, FL and summering in Maine where they enjoyed camping. He was an avid golfer who was very proud of his hole-in-one which took place at Alpine Ridge Golf Course in Hollis. Mr. Lavoie also enjoyed wood burning and gardening, but found his greatest joy when spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Lavoie was predeceased by two brothers, Lionel and Normand Lavoie, as well as one sister, Lucille Lavoie. Besides his loving wife, survivors include one son and a daughter in law, Roland and Angela Lavoie of Jaffrey. Three daughter and three sons in law, Ann-Marie and David Ralph of Merrimack, Suzanne and Dennis Avard of Manchester, Janine and Michael McCoy of Hooksett. Two brothers and two sisters in law, Albert and Aleta Lavoie, Andre and Rosalie Lavoie, all of Nashua. Four sisters, Simone Clark, Elaine Lavoie, Jeannine Gagnon, all of Nashua and Constance Dufresne of Lowell. Two sisters in law, Ida Lavoie and Elaine T. Lavoie, both of Nashua. Six grandchildren, Nicholas Ralph of Lemoore, CA, Jacob Ralph of Merrimack, Matthew Lavoie and Emily Lavoie both of Litchfield, Chantal Avard and Valerie Avard both of Manchester. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Parish in Nashua on Wednesday at 10:30am. All may meet at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., Hudson at 9:45am. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Robert’s loving memory to the American Cancer Society, Gail singer Memorial Bldg., 360 Rte 101, Ste. 501, Bedford, NH 03110.