1934
Gerald
2015
Gerald J. Lapierre
November 26, 1934 — January 9, 2015
Gerald J. Lapierre, 80, a lifelong Upton resident, died Friday, January 9, 2015 in his home after an illness. He was the husband of Jacquelyn F. (Teachout) Lapierre.
Mr. Lapierre was born in Upton, a son of the late Joseph and Corena (Paille) Lapierre. He was a gas station attendant in West Upton for many years and had previously worked for Bay State Abrasives and Somerville Lumber. He enjoyed playing cards and was a member of the Rose Garden Monday Night Pitch League.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves a son, Richard A. Lapierre of Upton; two daughters, Karen J. Grimes and her husband Jeff of Attleboro and Kimberly A. Broome and her husband David of Northbridge; 2 sisters, Rose Marie Horton and Linda LaBastie, both of Mendon; 5 grandchildren, Eoin and Erin Grimes of Attleboro, Nicole Hagan of Mendon, Chloe Lapierre of Mashpee, and Lexi Martin of Hopkinton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Emma and Cameron Hagan of Mendon. He was also the brother of the late Joseph, Roger, Francis, and Everett Lapierre and Florence Pope.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
North Main Street, Upton at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22.
Memorial calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21,
in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
Mr. Lapierre was born in Upton, a son of the late Joseph and Corena (Paille) Lapierre. He was a gas station attendant in West Upton for many years and had previously worked for Bay State Abrasives and Somerville Lumber. He enjoyed playing cards and was a member of the Rose Garden Monday Night Pitch League.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves a son, Richard A. Lapierre of Upton; two daughters, Karen J. Grimes and her husband Jeff of Attleboro and Kimberly A. Broome and her husband David of Northbridge; 2 sisters, Rose Marie Horton and Linda LaBastie, both of Mendon; 5 grandchildren, Eoin and Erin Grimes of Attleboro, Nicole Hagan of Mendon, Chloe Lapierre of Mashpee, and Lexi Martin of Hopkinton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Emma and Cameron Hagan of Mendon. He was also the brother of the late Joseph, Roger, Francis, and Everett Lapierre and Florence Pope.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Service Details
Following cremation, graveside services will be held in Lakeview Cemetery,North Main Street, Upton at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22.
Memorial calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21,
in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.
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