Leonard Ernest Lavoie, 70, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, June 27, 2019.
He was born on January 1, 1949 and was a son of the late Armand and Laurette Lavoie. Lenny was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1969 and served in the Air Force as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War from November 1969 to September 1973.
Lenny had been employed at Nashua Corporation for 33 years.
Lenny was an avid New England sports fan and an amazing cook. When he wasn’t in the kitchen or at the BBQ cooking for a big game, he was talking about what meal he was planning on making next. His family will miss his famous “Gorton”, turkey pot pies, lamb dinners, and so much more. Lenny, also known as Pépé, loved to clown around and spend time with his grandchildren.
Members of his family include his wife of 35 years, Violet S. (Fredette) Lavoie; five children, Eric Lavoie and his wife Katie, Craig Lavoie and his wife Jenny, Tabitha Sheehan and her fiancé Kevin, Daniel Sheehan and his fiancé Jen, and Timothy Sheehan and his wife Stephanie; ten grandchildren, Aaron, Justin, Eliza, Trever, Maci, Savannah, Grayson, Evie, Landon, and Zackary; three brothers, Jerry Lavoie and his wife Laverne, Ronnie Lavoie and his wife Kathy, and Rick Lavoie and his wife Linda; two sisters, Pat Charest and her husband Bob, and a twin sister, Linda Thiboutot; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, July 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, July 3rd at 9 a.m. Interment and Air Force Honors will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
