Pittsfield, NH
Maurice E. LaCroix, age 80, of Main Street in Pittsfield, died September 19, 2012 at home.
Born February 19, 1932 in Groveton, the son of Joseph and Delma (Portigue) LaCroix, he was raised in Alton and resided in Pittsfield for 48 years.
A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was recipient of a Bronze Star.
Maurice had worked on road construction with Scott & Williams of Laconia and was a retired machinist from Heidelberg Harris in Dover.
He loved hunting and fishing.
Survived by his wife of 48 years: Mildred E. (Dodge) LaCroix, a daughter Brenda and husband Keith Cochran of Lompoc, CA, a granddaughter Ashley Dalcerri and 2 great grandchildren: Gavin and Rylah, of Denver, CO, 5 siblings: Helen Glidden of Farmington, Pauline LaCroix of Weare, Nancy Sanders of Alton, Nancy Green of Groveton and Ernest LaCroix, also many cousins, nieces, nephews and his uncle Francis Portigue of Alton. He was predeceased by 2 siblings: Donald "Ducky" LaCroix and Doris Savage.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:00pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH, with a calling hour prior to the service from 1-2 pm. Interment will follow at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com