Wallace H. LaGasse Obituary (1944 - 2011)

Wallace (Wally) H. LaGasse, Sr., of Clinton, Maine, passed away on Monday January 10, 2011, due to heart failure. He was born in Waterville, Maine on September 3, 1944, the son of late Albe and Ersel (Robinson) LaGassse, Waterville, Me. He was a graduate of Herman High School. On October 21, 1965, he entered the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was honorable discharged on October 20, 1967. He was a member of the American Legion Post #14 of Fairfield, Maine, serving as past Commander and Sergeant of Arms. Wally was also active in the Veterans community as councilor and volunteer. He was a business owner and worked in the Auto Industry for over 40 years. He is survived by his three Children Christine E. Furlong of Anchorage, AK, Janice LaGasse of Bangor, ME and Wallace Jr of Spring, TX,; four grandchildren, Ashley, Bethany, Jacob and Dominic; and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Sandra Centron of Lawrence, MA.; Albe Lagasse and Arthur LaGasse both of Hermon, Maine.; and nieces and cousins. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Maine.