John C. Lavallee

John C. Lavallee obituary, Pelham, NH

John C. Lavallee

John Lavallee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pelham Funeral Home on Sep. 6, 2024.

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John C. Lavallee
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother;
John C. Lavallee, 87 of Pelham, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
He was the loving husband for over 62 years of Mary E. (Hickey) Lavallee, who survives him.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 15, 1937, the son of the late Samuel C. and the late Doris (Hughes) Lavallee, he attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Keith Academy
Class of 1955. He then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in advertising from Boston University.
Prior to his retirement, John was a senior vice president for Century Bank in Medford, MA where he worked for over 34 years.
Active in his community, John was a former 4 term Selectman in Pelham and a longtime Chairman of the Pelham Town Budget Committee. He also coached in the Pelham Little League and Town Basketball League.
A longtime communicant of St. Patrick's Church, he served on the St. Patrick Church Finance Committee.
John loved to work in his garden as well as cooking and baking. A car enthusiast, he loved driving his 1959 Corvette. In addition, he was an avid Boston sports fan.
However, his greatest joy was spending time with family, his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife Mary, he is survived by his five children, Mary E. Lavallee of Dracut, MA, John C. Lavallee and his wife Susan of Bonita Springs, Florida, Julie B. Lavallee, Thomas J. Lavallee and his wife Jennifer and Paul F. Lavallee and his wife Joanne all of Pelham, NH; his seven loving grandchildren, Patrick Narbonne and his wife Kali, Sean and Christopher Narbonne, Ricky Hanegan, Lauren and Megan Lavallee, and Justin Guziejka; his great granddaughter Emery Narbonne; his sister Suzanne DeMartino and her husband Joseph of Lexington, MA; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME 11 Nashua Road, in Pelham, New Hampshire on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 4 to 7 P.M. His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024, at ST. PATRICK CHURCH 12 Main Street, in Pelham at 10 o'clock. Burial to follow at Gibson Cemetery in Pelham. E-Condolence/directions at http://www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to make contributions in his memory to the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund, P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.
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Barry R Sloane

August 31, 2025

A year has passed, and think often of John. A fine man and a renowned banker. Barry R. Sloane

Barry R Sloane

September 26, 2024

I just learned of John´s passing. He was a great banker and a wonderful friend of all at Century and our family. John was a stalwart block of the foundation of the bank´s success. We know he will be missed by his family that he so cherished.
Sincere condolences, Barry and Candace Sloane

Carl Brock

September 14, 2024

A good friend of my dad's back in the day. When I was a kid I mowed his lawn one summer. Great sense of humor. A good man.

Rita McCabe

September 13, 2024

Our condolences from Mark and Rita McCabe and my Dad, Tom Bemish on the loss of your husband and Dad. We were always sitting near your family at St. Patrick during mass and holidays for decades. Always a wonderful, friendly guy, we are blessed to have known him and all of you. Our thoughts and prayers to your Mom and your family. Peace be with you.

Century Friend

September 8, 2024

A giant in municipal banking. No peers. As well as a great mentor. He and Brian won´t be forgotten
May the Lord with his family

Kathy Becht

September 7, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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