DONALD R. LAFLEURFLETCHER - Donald R. LaFleur, 64, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Don was born on Nov. 23, 1946, in Jeffersonville, the son of Richard and Earlene (Bevins) LaFleur. Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He had worked most of his life as a truck driver, many years self-employed. Donald is survived by his sons, Donny LaFleur and his wife, Alexis, of St. Albans, and Tim LaFleur of Milton; his sisters, Pamela (Dextraze) Audette and her husband, Mike, of Shelburne, and Linda Carrassi also of Shelburne; his Aunt Betty Millard; his special friend and caregiver, Becky LaFleur; and by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carrie. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Wayne Dextraze in 2005, and Joe Carrassi in 2009. Don's family gives special thanks to everyone for their concern, care and compassion extended to Don during his lengthy illness. It was greatly appreciated. At Don's request, there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Fairfax Plains Cemetery in Fairfax. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfax Rescue, P.O. Box 428, Fairfax, VT 05454. Arrangements are under the direction of the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Online condolences may be made to
www.minorfh.com.
