Herbert A. LaFreniere who lived with his son in Rockland and was a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly on Wednesday May 24, 2006 at Brockton Hospital. He was 72 years old.
Herbie ws born in San Diego, California and grew up in Charlestown, where he attended Boston Public Schools and Charlestown High School.He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served until 1954.He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for many years as a plant manager for Merchant Tire Co. He retired in 1977. He was a member of the Medford V.F.W. Post # 1788 and the Chelsea Moose Club.
Herbie was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Gearin) LaFreniere. He was the devoted father of Patti Corcoran and her husband Tim of North Reading, Lance LaFreniere and his wife Karyn of Rockland and the late Butchie LaFreniere and Michelle. He was the loving grandfather of Nania and Tim Corcoran, Kayleigh and Jay LaFreniere.
At Herbie's request, His Funeral Services and burial will be strictly private.
Memorial donations in Herbie's name maybe made to Charlestown Youth Hockey P.O. Box 290712 Charlestown, Mass. 02129.