Arnold R. Lavoie age 79 of Abington formerly of Somerset passed away November 27th at Tufts Medical Center. Born and raised in Somerset, he graduated from Somerset High School and has lived in Abington since 2004. He was an active member of the Somerset Area Community where he was a past member & Treasurer of the Fall River Coin Club, past member of the Somerset Historical Society, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3669 in Swansea and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Somerset for 40 years. He was an avid Golfer and a member of the Rehoboth Country Club. He retired in 1993 as District Agent for Prudential Insurance where he worked for 25 years. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (Przystac). Father of Russell M. & his wife Maryann of Westwood & Jeffrey P. & his wife Christine of Canton. Grandfather of Jennifer & Eric Lavoie of Westwood & Matthew, Michael, Christopher & Katelyn Lavoie all of Canton. Brother of the late Arthur & Nelson Lavoie. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Tuesday morning at 10. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. The Lavoie family would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire Staff of Tufts Medical Center in particular to Dr. Jeffrey Chavin, the Surgical ICU & the staff of Proger 5. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Tufts Medical Center c/o Jeffrey Chavin M.D. 800 Washington St. Box #314 Biewend Building Floor 12 Boston, MA 02111.