Deacon Lawrence David St. Pierre Obituary (1950

ATTLEBORO – Deacon Lawrence David St. Pierre, 67, a lifelong resident Attleboro, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife Donna Jean (Priestman) St. Pierre of Attleboro. Born on February 18, 1950 in Attleboro, MA, he was a son of Douglas H. and Lorraine (Bussiere) St. Pierre both of Attleboro. Larry was a graduate of Attleboro High School and then attended Bridgewater State College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He was employed as a Customer Care Specialist for Transamerica in Norwood, MA for over 17 years. Larry was very involved with the community he lived in. He was an assistant Scout Master for Troop 37, Attleboro, MA Anawan Council, Camp Chaplin for Camp Yawgoog, RI, Founder and Past President of Attleboro Land Trust, Board of Director for Habitat for Humanity, member of the Attleboro Historical Society, on the Attleboro Zoning Board, former Attleboro City Councilman, Past President and member of the Attleboro Jaycees. Larry also ran for Mayor of Attleboro and campaigned for both Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy’s Presidential run. His Church was also an important part of his life. In 2013, Larry was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church, he also served on the Parish Council at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the LaSalette Lay Associates. Larry was an avid Red Sox fan, antique collector and he enjoyed reading books. In addition to his wife and parents, Larry is survived by his son, Joshua St. Pierre of Attleboro; his siblings, Linda St. Pierre of Attleboro, Sharon Ponce and her husband Nefta of Pascoag, RI, Diane Gilberti and her husband Cosmo of Westford, David St. Pierre and his wife Pat of North Attleboro and Michael St. Pierre and his wife Elizabeth of North Attleboro; his numerous nieces and nephews and his Godmother, Elaine Valade of Attleboro. He was a brother of the late Steven St. Pierre. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on March 23, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. in the St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West St., Attleboro. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Parish for support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Joseph’s Food Cellar or Operation Christmas Child. Please declare your choice of support in memo. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, Attleboro.