Roger O. LAVOIE

SPRINGFIELD — Roger O. Lavoie, 80, died Dec. 29, 2004, at his home.He was born April 12, 1924, in Newport, the son of Frank and Corona (Dube) Lavoie.He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Newport.He married Leona Kamel on July 7, 1945, in Springfield. She died in 1998.Mr. Lavoie worked at the Vermont Foundry in Springfield for many years, and later at General Castings and Vermont Metal Crafters. He later co-founded Bomar Inc., where he was currently employed.He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield and the Knight of Columbus.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and traveling.Survivors include two sons, John Lavoie of Springfield and Roger Lavoie of Brattleboro; two daughters, Elizabeth Johnson of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Marie Rogers of Charlestown, N.H.; four brothers, Valmir Lavoie of Perry, Fla., Hector Lavoie of Wolcott, Conn., Paul Lavoie of Jaffrey, N.H., and George Lavoie of Newport; a sister, Theresa Rouillard of Claremont, N.H.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by three brothers, Donat Lavoie, Alfrege Lavoie and Camille Lavoie; and a sister, Lucienne Lavoie.The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield.The Rev. Peter Williams, pastor, will officiate.Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Springfield.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memorial Honors Program, P.O. Box 1000, Department 300, Memphis, Tenn., 38148-0552, or the Springfield Prevention Coalition, 56 Main St., Suite 208, Springfield, 05156.