LaPointe, Ronald, 69, Holden and Caribou, at Bangor, December 28, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
HOLDEN AND CARIBOU – Ronald LaPointe, 69, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at a Bangor Hospital. He was born April 24, 1940, in Van Buren, the son of Ovide and Gladys (St. Pierre) LaPointe. Ronald was self-employed operating R.L. Custodial Service for twenty-five years. He was an avid woodworker building both sheds and custom made furniture. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and walked between eight to ten miles per day. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marion (Gerard); four children, sons, Brian and his wife, Kristi of Dayton; Alan and his wife, Terry of Ellsworth; Steve and his wife, Cindy of North Waterboro; daughter, Liz and husband, Don Herman of Cashion, OK; one brother, Robert of Van Buren; five sisters, Stella Violet of Van Buren; Helen Page of Caribou; Robertine Parent of CT; Janet Roy of Van Buren; Leila Dufour of Van Buren; several nieces and nephews; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ronald was predeceased by his brothers, Percy and Donald. He will also be sadly missed by his loving dog, Abbie.
Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Holy Rosary Church, Caribou with Father Jean-Paul Labrie, celebrant. A reception was held in the church fellowship hall following services. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
