Bertrand Joseph LaVigne, 95, of International Falls, Minn., passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society-International Falls, with family close by.
Bert was born June 11, 1917, in Saint Rose du Lac, Manitoba, to his parents, Cedulie Legarie LaVigne and William LaVigne.
His family moved to International Falls when he was 7 where he attended St. Thomas School and learned to speak English. He was in the first graduating class of St. Thomas School.
He entered the Army on June 3, 1941, and served as a platoon sergeant of the 6th Cavalry Reconnaissance Division. He served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged Nov. 9, 1945.
Bertrand married Christina Frederick on Sept. 27, 1947, and they resided at 613 10th St. where they spent their lives together for 65 years.
He worked for 44 years as a papermaker, starting initially with Mando, then retiring from Boise Cascade in 1979.
Bert was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, he was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was a member of the Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club and served on the board of directors for 10 years.
He was also a member of the Moose Lodge 1259 and enjoyed woodworking and watching baseball at Kerry Park.
Bert enjoyed watching his grandkids grow up, and was very active in their lives. He never missed a game and was always there to shout out of ?Yabba Dabba Doo? or ?Hoop-Dee Doo? at the kids!
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christina LaVigne, and their five children ? daughter, Pamela (Matt) Tirrell of Chicago, Ill., son, Richard (Sandy) LaVigne of International Falls, Minn., daughter, Theresa (Randy) Olson of Scottsbluff, Neb., son, Peter (Gayle) LaVigne of International Falls, Minn., and daughter, Marie LaVigne of Tucson, Ariz.
Bert was blessed with seven grandchildren that loved him dearly ? Jacques (Kylee) LaVigne of International Falls, Minn., Molly (Bob) French of International Falls, Minn., Matthew (Terri-Lee) LaVigne of International Falls, Minn., Emily Olson of St. Paul, Minn., Cedulie LaVigne of International Falls, Minn., Gunnar (Jessica) Olson of San Diego, Calif., and Wyatt (Kristie) LaVigne of International Falls, Minn.
Bertrand also had five great-grandchildren that will miss him every day ? Chelsea LaVigne, Bailea LaVigne, Melissa Shoquist, Cooper LaVigne and Emmitt LaVigne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cedulie Legarie LaVigne and William LaVigne and step mother Anna Archambault LaVigne.
Bert had six siblings who preceded him in death and is now reunited with ? sister, Carmelle (LaVigne) Gergurich, brother, Bruno LaVigne, sister, Murialle (LaVigne) Lepper, brother, Benedict LaVigne, sister, Bertha LaVigne, and brother, Bennit LaVigne.
A rosary will be said at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church followed by funeral mass at 11.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Good Samaritan Center, St. Thomas School and the donors preference.
Messages of condolence may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.
Cease Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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