VAN BUREN – Lucas R. Lavoie, 15, died May 25, 2007, as a result of an accidental drowning in the St. John River in Van Buren. He was born July 28, 1991, in Caribou, the son of Robert and Susan (Chasse) Lavoie. Luke was a member of the freshman class at Van Buren District Secondary School. He was a movie enthusiast and loved watching horror films. He enjoyed sports and was especially fond of wrestling. Luke loved taking walks and hanging around with his friends. He was very fond of his cats, especially Lacey; and his dog, Dakota. He will be sadly missed and is survived by his mom and dad, Robert and Sue Lavoie of Van Buren; a very special sister, Melinda “Mindy” Lavoie of Van Buren; his paternal grandfather, Edmund Lavoie of Van Buren; his maternal grandmother, Alice Chasse, also of Van Buren; many aunts, uncles and cousins, including his special Auntie Gail. Relatives and friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at Ouellette-Thibault Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church. Interment will be at Grande Riviere Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to purchase safety equipment at the Van Buren Boat Landing facility, in care of Chief Dana Violette, Van Buren Fire Department, Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785 to Project Graduation for the Class of 2010 at Van Buren High School, care of Darlene Ouellette, VBDSS, 169 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785 or by making donations to assist the family, in care of Robert and Sue Lavoie, 115 Cleveland Ave., Van Buren, ME 04785. To leave online condolences, please visit www.ouellettefuneralhome.com
LUCAS R. LAVOIE
