Mrs. Laura Mary Lizotte Obituary (1939

ATTLEBORO - Laura Mary (Bergeron) Lizotte, 75, of 14 Hope Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was surrounded by her loving husband of almost 53 years, Raymond P. Lizotte, and her children. Born in Seekonk, Massachusetts on March 27, 1939, Laura was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Sophie (Gwozdz) Bergeron. She was raised and educated in Seekonk, Massachusetts, graduating from Tolman High School in 1957. Soon after, she attended Saint Catherine’s School of Nursing in Albany, New York. Laura was employed at Balfour in Attleboro where she met her husband, Ray. Thereafter, she became the driving force behind his self-employment by managing the office and designing jewelry. Laura was also employed as a contractor at local companies, including TI, and was an active member of the Crossroads Chapter of IAAP. Laura’s one true passion was painting; she spent a lifetime creating and exhibiting art that now adorns the walls of many homes. Always free spirits, Laura and Ray loved spontaneous travel and would not hesitate to “take a ride” and explore the back roads. She especially enjoyed their excursions to Foxwoods. Laura was an avid reader of the mystical and the strange. She excelled at sewing and making crafts. She enjoyed playing cribbage and bingo with her friends at the Larson Center. Family was very important to her, and Laura loved to spend time with her nine grandchildren. In addition to her husband Ray, Laura is survived by four children and their spouses: Raymond P. Lizotte Jr. and his wife Patti of West Roxbury, MA; Melinda A. Ratcliffe and her husband Christopher of Cumberland, RI; David B. Lizotte and his wife Shannon of Bradenton, FL; Tanya M. Rioux and her husband Shane of Attleboro, MA; her grandchildren: Theresa and James Lizotte; Sarah, Emily and Hannah Ratcliffe; Angela and Jessica Lizotte; and Adam and Justin Rioux. She was the sister of John C. Bergeron of Attleboro, MA; the late Kenny Bergeron of Seekonk, MA; the late Sophia Smith of Seekonk, MA; and Bette Godfrey of Robertsvale, AL. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A Memorial Mass will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name and honor may be made to: Friends Of The Rev Larson Senior Center Inc., The Rev Gordon Larson Senior Center, 25 South Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703.