Joseph Rene Laquerre, age 79, of Coventry, Rhode Island passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the VA Medical Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Elaine ( Collette ) Laquerre, they were married for 58 years.
Born in Central Falls, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph George and Clerina ( Deshaies ) Laquerre.
Mr. Laquerre served his country honorably in the Navy. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pawtucket.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a wonderful man who was always happy to see those he cared about. He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.
Besides his wife, Joseph is survived by his children, Timothy R. Laquerre of Westerly, Daniel P. Spencer of Nevada, Lisa C. Lennon and her husband Stephen of Lincoln, Jennifer L. Shaw of Lincoln, his sister, Rose Damas of Attleboro, MA, 14 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Laquerre was pre-deceased by his grandson Jake Legere and his brothers Joseph Henry Laquerre and Joseph Gerard Laquerre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 8:30 am in St. John and Paul Parish, 341 South Main Street, Coventry. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in the RI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Family and friends may call Friday, March 4, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the American Lung Association at www.action.lung.org.
