LAWRENCE BOSSE

ST. AGATHA and CARIBOU Lawrence Bosse, 81, died peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2005. He was born April 19, 1923, in St. Agatha, the son of Deline (Chasse) and Joseph Bosse. He was educated in the St. Agatha schools. He took courses from Scranton Vocational in Pennsylvania, where he obtained his plumbing, oil burner and electrical licenses. He received many educational certificates during his working career. Lawrence married the love of his life, Hilda Ayotte, in 1942. In his early years, Lawrence worked for the Daughters of Wisdom in St. Agatha as well as in the woods of Northern Maine. He owned a plumbing and heating business for many years in Madawaska and continued that line of work long after the family moved to Caribou. For over 20 years, Lawrence served as the supervising foreman of the Plumbing and Heating Shop at Loring Air Force Base. He turned Funland Amusement Park in Caribou from a driving range to a wonderful place where families could spend hours of enjoyment. Many of his great inventions, such as a ball washer and a speed control on the go-carts, were used to facilitate many employee tasks. After retiring from this family-owned business, Lawrence and Hilda would travel to Florida during the winter months and summer in their hometown of St. Agatha. His carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills remodeled many homes and camps for his family. Combining his love of the outdoors and commitment to his work, Lawrence nourished beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, which many people enjoyed. His expertise and creativity was shown in many boats and cars he remodeled. He loved fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and riding his four-wheeler to berry pick with his many friends and family. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and recently received recognition for 50 years of consecutive membership. Lawrence was a life time member of the St. Agatha Catholic Church. Lawrence will be missed by his many friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Deline Bosse; a daughter, Patricia; four brothers, Armand, Louis, Wallace and Valere; and a great-grandson, Nicolas. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hilda; five sons, James of Caribou, Philip and Denise of Caribou, Larry and Linda of Marshfield, Ronald of Franklinton, N.C., Michael and Peggy of Caribou; three daughters, Cecile and Ellis Dechaine of Terryville, Conn., Jackie and special friend Dr. John Stewart of Caribou, Nancy and Jim Chandler of Presque Isle; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Blanche Collin of Madawaska, Sister Martha of Ottawa, Canada, Theresa and Bob Bushway, Joan and David Olievera, all of Plainville, Conn., Jean and Conrad Cyr of St. David; and one brother, Herve and Corrine of Plainville, Conn. He will be sadly missed by special friends, Armand Chasse and Jean-Paul Bechard. Relatives and friends may call at Michaud’s Funeral Home in St. Agatha from 9:00 to 10:00 am before the 11:00 am service on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the St. Agatha Catholic Church. Internment will be at the St. Agatha parish cemetery later this spring.