1951
Richard
2016
Richard Leo Lafrancois
April 21, 1951 — September 15, 2016
Mr. Richard Leo LaFrancois, age 65 passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 15, 2016.
The family will gather to receive friends 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Wilkinson Funeral Home.
Richard was born April 21, 1951 in Rockland County, NY. He was the son of Joyce Peters Rauner and John A. Rauner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and William LaFrancois and Daniel Rauner.
Richard proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was previously employed with Masteck, a direct TV service. He enjoyed sports, especially fishing. Being out on the open waters in a boat was his peace time. Richard loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. With long distances between them, it was special when they could all be together. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed beyond measure.
Those left to cherish the memory of Richard LaFrancois is his wife, Marietta Simons LaFrancois; children, Richard LaFrancois, Jr., Colette LaFrancois Ramos, Ileene LaFrancois Cooper and husband, Eric, Bethany LaFrancois Smith and husband, Marlow and Justin LaFrancois; grandchildren, Austin, Micheala, Steven, James, Cameron and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Cheryl Bunney and husband, Mike, Steven LaFrancois and longtime companion, Lucy; Lance Rauner and wife, Marylou and Micheal Rauner and wife, Lee; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Foundation, 4701 Hedgemore Drive #810, Charlotte, NC 28209 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The family will gather to receive friends 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at Wilkinson Funeral Home.
Richard was born April 21, 1951 in Rockland County, NY. He was the son of Joyce Peters Rauner and John A. Rauner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and William LaFrancois and Daniel Rauner.
Richard proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was previously employed with Masteck, a direct TV service. He enjoyed sports, especially fishing. Being out on the open waters in a boat was his peace time. Richard loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. With long distances between them, it was special when they could all be together. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed beyond measure.
Those left to cherish the memory of Richard LaFrancois is his wife, Marietta Simons LaFrancois; children, Richard LaFrancois, Jr., Colette LaFrancois Ramos, Ileene LaFrancois Cooper and husband, Eric, Bethany LaFrancois Smith and husband, Marlow and Justin LaFrancois; grandchildren, Austin, Micheala, Steven, James, Cameron and Benjamin; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Cheryl Bunney and husband, Mike, Steven LaFrancois and longtime companion, Lucy; Lance Rauner and wife, Marylou and Micheal Rauner and wife, Lee; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Foundation, 4701 Hedgemore Drive #810, Charlotte, NC 28209 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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