R. Vivian Lapre

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Alfred and Isola (Boucher) Levesque, Vivian lived in Acushnet for 47 years before moving to Rochester in 2005.

Vivian was a graduate of St. Anthony High School in New Bedford, and attended Rivier College in New Hampshire. Mrs. Lapre worked as the parish secretary at St. Francis Xavier Rectory in Acushnet for over 30 years and was a recipient of the Marian Medal.

Survivors include her children, Raymond Lapre and his late wife Mary of Middleboro; Richard Lapre and his wife Linda of Rochester, and Rachelle Lapre of Rochester; 3 grandchildren: Jason and Michael Lapre of Rochester and Paul Lapre of Middleboro and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Rita Lapre and sister of the late Claire Rouillier.

Her funeral will be held Monday, September 17, 2012 at 10am at St Francis Xavier Church, Main Street, Acushnet, MA. The burial is at Sacred Heart Cemetery after the Mass, with a reception at The Century House in Acushnet to follow. Donations in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart Nursing Home, 359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.