Roger William Lavoie, age 54. He was the beloved son of Edward R. and Rita (Demers) Lavoie of Fall River. Passed away peacefully April 30, 2008. Born on Dec. 13, 1953. He graduated from Somerset High School on June 17, 1971. He was employed as a Tractor Trailer driver for N.E.M.F. for several years. He enjoyed working in the yard, playing his drums, watching television and was an avid Nascar fan. He was a kind and loving person and a lifelong Somerset area resident.
Besides his parents, he is survived by: 2 Brothers and 1 Sister: Robert Lavoie and wife Pamela of E. Providence, Raymond B. Lavoie and his wife Elsie of N. Dartmouth and Robin M. Medeiros and husband Daniel of Swansea; several nieces and nephews. He was Stepfather of Lisa Lucaretti of Lynn, MA and Amanda Lucaretti of Cumberland, RI.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Monday at 8:45 A.M. Followed by a funeral mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea at 10 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 4-8 P.M.