David R. Laflamme, 68, of Fairhaven, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Patricia J. (Newett) Laflamme with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Gerald F. and Sophie R. Laflamme, he had resided in Fairhaven since 1984. He was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School.
David served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Independence during the Vietnam War.
He had a successful career as a welder working for Canal Electric in Sandwich, NC Hudon in New Bedford and Brownell Boat Trailers in Mattapoisett.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Gerald J. Laflamme and his wife Stephanie of Raynham; a daughter, Melanie Reitano and her husband Paul of Salem, NH; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Ethan and Logan Laflamme, Brian, Thomas, Grace and Luke Reitano; a sister, Nancy Palmer; a close cousin, Sandra Quinn of E. Freetown; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert Laflamme.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 9-11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to Mass General Cancer Center, 50 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. For online tributes please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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