HUDSON FALLS – Guy R. LaFlamme, 89, a longtime Hudson Falls resident, went into the arms of the Lord, with his loving daughter at his side, on Friday, September 15, 2017.
Born on July 11, 1928, in Manchester, Vermont, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Edna (Emerson) LaFlamme.
Guy proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was a proud employee of Finch Pruyn Paper Co, retiring in 1987.
Guy enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, bowling and golfing, he also enjoyed watching sports on tv, especially the Red Sox. He loved animals. Once a year Guy attended his beloved Dartmouth Football in Hanover, NH. Guy was a member of the American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls and the Glens Falls VFW.
Guy’s family was his world, his love for them was evident every day.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Ann LaFlamme and two brothers, James LaFlamme and Walter “Ray” LaFlamme.
He is survived by his daughter, Arlene Archambault and her husband, Mike of Hudson Falls; his granddaughter, Alison Winter and her husband, Bill of Fort Edward; his beloved great grandson, William Michael Winter; his “adopted” son, Steve Rockefeller; his loving companion of 30 years, Catherine Moffitt of Lake George; several nieces and nephews, including Cindy Nardella and Ray LaFlamme, who were very special to him; and a special friend Andrew “Piker” Leombruno.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be sent to the North Shore Animal League America – Adirondack Region, Cat Adoption Center, 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Guy’s family extends special thanks to the caring neighbors of Quarry Crossing, especially Andy and Ro Leombruno. The Albany Stratton VA, especially Dr. Uppal and Tanya Karas, LMSW and the staff at Wesley Community and Saratoga Hospice, his caregivers Audrey, and Beverly, Dr. Robert Desiderio, Shirley Skinner and all who were kind to Guy in any way.
