Obituary of Ralph D. LaVasseur

Ralph D. La Vasseur, 75, beloved husband of Regina (Sullivan) La Vasseur, died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning following a long illness. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Carroll) La Vasseur. He lived in Medford in his youth and attended schools there. He graduated from Malden Catholic High School. He lived in Peabody for the last 43 years. Mr. La Vasseur served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and shortly thereafter. He worked as a Foreman with New England Telephone, from their Brookline office, for over 30 years of service before retiring. Ralph was devoted to community service as a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 1409 in Peabody, where he served as Past Exalted Ruler. He also enjoyed his model train and plane collection, and especially gathering with his large, extended family and many cherished friends. He is survived by: his wife, Regina (Sullivan) La Vasseur of Peabody, with whom he shared nearly 45 years of marriage; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven & Stacey La Vasseur of Salem, NH; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jeanine & James Gigante and Sharon & Daniel Appleton, both of Salem, NH, and Karen La Vasseur of Beverly; eight grandchildren, one brother, Paul La Vasseur of Ann Arbor, MI, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert La Vasseur. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9 AM from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. location, Peabody, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Lynnfield, to which relatives and friends are kindly invited. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to North Shore ARC, Residential Services, 64 Holten St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923.