Joseph “Ray” Lavoie of North Fort Myers passed away on Tuesday, October 20 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 86 years old. Ray was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, and incredible grandfather with a great sense of humor.
Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Proulx) Lavoie. His daughter, Betteanne McMahan, with son-in-law Dan of Massachusetts, and his daughter, LyndaLea Furtado with son-in-law Mark of Virginia. He is also survived by his is grandchildren Nate, Ted, Stephen, Sarah, and great-grand children Caroline and Amelia. Ray is also survived by siblings, Lucille, Margaret, Marie, and Roger. Along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Gerald.
Ray is retired from H.P. Hood & Sons of Charleston, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid golfer, pool master, and enjoyed a good card game. In his retirement he loved meeting and helping new people while working at Indian Mound Hardware store, during his summers at Lake Ossipee in New Hampshire.
Donations in lieu of flowers, to the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 12468 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (https://www.alzheimersswfl.org/donations.asp)
A small celebration of life and service will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.