Richard N. Lapre, age 56, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Oaks Nursing Home. He was the husband of Linda L. (Bergeron) Lapre to whom he had been married for the past 32 years.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Normand E. and R. Vivian (Levesque) Lapre, he had been a lifelong area resident.
A graduate of Old Colony High School, class of 1977, he worked as an Industrial Mechanic for Ocean Spray and the Gillette Company for many years before retiring.
An avid football fan, Mr. Lapre was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and auto racing.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons: Jason and Michael Lapre both of Rochester, one brother: Raymond Lapre of Middleboro, one sister: Rachelle Lapre of Rochester, in-laws: Homer and Flora Bergeron of Acushnet and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Rita Lapre.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Parish, 125 Main St., Acushnet. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers contributions in his honor may be made to The Shepherds Pantry, 1215 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743. The Shepherd’s Pantry was formed in 2000 in a joint effort to help feed the hungry in the general Fairhaven area. Burial in Acushnet Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.