Troy Wayne Laviolette was born on August 14, 1996. He was a tiny premature baby weighing only 3 pounds and 3 ounces. He didn't give up and after 6 weeks in the hospital, he was able to come home.
At two months old, he had open heart surgery to correct a valve defect. After his surgery, he started to thrive - and at two years old he was at the 95% percentile for toddlers his age.
In 2011, he started Kindergarten at Beaver Acres School. His teacher said in various academic progress report that "Troy is a caring and curious child who enjoys working and playing with others - He is a good and supportive friend."
Troy started fourth grade at Pilgrim Lutheran School. Troy LOVED Pilgrim. He loved every one of his teacher and all of his friends. He loved to sing in the choir - and Pilgrim was Troy's second home.
Troy graduated 8th grade from Pilgrim in 2011 and graduated from Tigard High School in 2015.
Troy tragically took his own life on September 11, 2019. He was 23 years old.
Troy left an enormous impact on his friends and family with his huge and caring heart, his hugs and his acceptance of who you are as a person.
His life story may be short, but his impact on his family and friends was enormous and will always be a part of us.
Troy is survived by his mother, Tiffany Wyss Laviolette, brother, Trevor Laviolette, father and step-mother, Perry and Lora Laviolette, step-brother Joseph McLaughlin, grandparents, Harvey & Jeanette Wyss and Shirley Laviolette, and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Troy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jean Laviolette.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Troy's honor to any suicide prevention organization.
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