Robert C. Lavoie, Sr. died Monday, January 4, 2010. Born and raised in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Dora (Corriveau) Lavoie.
Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School and MacIntosh Business School.
He owned and operated Bob's Grocery & Scout Supply Store on Andover Street in Lawrence, MA for 34 years. He took the business over from his father who established it in 1947. The business is now owned by his daughter, Karen Lavoie.
Bob has had a lifelong committment to scouting after starting his scouting career as a cub scout in 1949. As an adult, he was Assistant Troop Leader and went on to become Cubmaster of Pack 13 for over 20 years. He remained actively involved with the pack and the troop to the present time. He was honored with the Silver Beaver Award and other acknowledgements for his dedication to scouting for almost 60 years.
He was an active member and involved in several committees at the former Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence. After the closing of Sacred Heart, he was a member of Corpus Christi Parish at the Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence.
Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marion (Donovan) Lavoie of Lawrence; his children Mary and her husband John Lovely of Fremont, NH; Robert C. Jr. and his wife Laura of El Dorado, AR; Karen Lavoie of Andover; Denise and her husband Eric Lazdowski of Deerfield, NH; and Jean Lavoie of Lawernce. He also leaves five grandchildren, Nicholas, Claire and Emmaline Lavoie, and Madison and Tyler Lovely. He is survived by his sister, Doris M. Lavoie of Lawrence; two Aunts and several cousins.
Friends may call on Friday January 8, 2010 from 4 to 8 pm at The Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 South Broadway, Lawrence. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday January 9 at 10:00 am at the Corpus Christi Parish at The Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America, 36 Amesbury Road, Haverhill, MA 01830 or to a charity of your choice.