In Memory of

William

E.

Lavoie

Obituary for William E. Lavoie

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William E. Lavoie, 91, of Rocky Hill, husband to Elaine (Johnson) Lavoie, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. He was born in Franklin, New Hampshire to the late William and Lottie (Bolduc) Lavoie. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served part of his duties as a chauffeur to the Colonel on Governor’s Island, New York. In his professional life, he started as a tool and die maker at Hamilton Standard and went on to become an Engineer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 38 years, where he was called back as a consultant after his retirement.

He was a devoted father to all of his 6 children and enjoyed backyard pool parties, barbeques, and endless games of cards with all of his extended family. His life continues through his children: Dennis and Jeanne Lavoie of Wethersfield, Brian and Kimberly Lavoie of Ellington, Norine and Richard O’Neil of Florida, Carole and Robert Teeter of Florida, and Tina and Wayne Menard of Prospect. He is survived by his 13 grandchildren and 13 more great-grandchildren. William is survived by his loving sister Cecile Bitler of Florida and Elaine and Joseph Brown of Vernon. William is also survived by Elaine’s loving daughters Kathryn and Russell Porter of Tolland, Lynne and Jamal Heneidi of California, and Elisabeth and Antonio Ginatta Kingsbury of Washington. 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. William was predeceased by his loving wife of 43 years, Gladys Berguices Lavoie, sister Teresa Manion, brothers, Emil and Andrew Lavoie, his daughter, Darlene Krepcio, her son David Krepcio.

William E. Lavoie has touched the lives of so many with his humor, compassion, and devotion to his loved ones. His memory lives on whenever his friends and family shuffle their decks of cards for their next pinnacle game. The family would like to extend thanks to the Middlesex Hospice and Dynamic Touch Homecare and special thanks to William’s CAN, Arlene. To leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com