Larry R. Lafayette

BARRE – Larry Robert Lafayette, 72, a longtime resident of Westwood Parkway, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire.

Born on August 6, 1947 in Barre, he was the son of Robert and Rose Marie (Calevro) Lafayette.  He went to elementary school in East Barre and went on to attend Spaulding High School.

Following his schooling, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served with distinction for three years during Vietnam before being honorably discharged. He also served in the Army National Guards and the Navy Reserve.

On March 21, 1980, Larry married the love of his life, Patricia Healy, in Miamisburg, Ohio.  The two went on to make their home in Barre for the rest of his years.

Larry spent many years working for the United States Postal Service.  He loved his job and was well respected by everyone who knew him.

In his spare time, Larry loved going fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, boating, and spending time with his family, especially his beautiful grandchildren.

He was a longtime member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., the N.R.A., the Vietnam Veterans Association and the Marine Corps League.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lafayette of Barre; his mother, Marie Wallace of Phoenix, AZ; his sons Larry Moses and his wife, Angie, of Cana, VA, Michael Lafayette and his fiancée, Chiara, of Somerville, NJ, Marcus Lafayette and his girlfriend, Cait, of Montpelier; his daughters Kristy Jackson of Steubenville, OH and Melissa Lafayette and her wife, Tina, of Randolph; his brother Marvin Martin of Orange, VT as well as 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He also leaves his sisters Robin Eastman, DeeDee Lafayette, Darci Crick, Bernie Canas, Michele Burrington, Tina Angelico, Brenda Cassani, Bonnie Knox, and Maria Lyford, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Robert Lafayette, and his step-father, Charles Wallace.

Per Larry’s wishes there will be no services or calling hours.  He will eventually be interred in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinatti, OH 45250 or at www.dav.org