Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Philip E. Lavoie and Leona C. (Brunette) Lavoie, he was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth. He served in the United States Naval Reserves as a firefighter.
Mr. Lavoie had a successful career as a talented carpenter and teacher. He and his father built the home on Illinois St. in New Bedford in which they resided for many years. He was the foreman for the construction of the Dartmouth Mall and countless building projects throughout the city. He taught carpentry to New Bedford’s youth through the CETA program (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) in the south end. When he began his career at the New Bedford Vocational High School, he created the first building maintenance program and taught carpentry for 18 years until his retirement in 2000. Following retirement, former students would often visit him at home to express their gratitude and appreciation for the trade they learned to succeed in life.
Phil enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, listening to music and playing cards, especially bid whist, with his group of friends. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed by his loving family and friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Theresa Moniz and her husband Michael of Acushnet and Steven Lavoie and his wife Julie of Dartmouth; a brother, Dennis Lavoie of Attleboro; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Lavoie of Billerica; seven grandchildren, Thomas Lavoie, Peter Moniz, Shaun Lavoie, Rain Lavoie, Haley Moniz, Kayla Lavoie and Isabel Lavoie; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, David P. Lavoie and James P. Lavoie and a sister, Claudette Manning.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth.
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St. Jude Childeren's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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