Laurent B. Ethier
EAST FALMOUTH, Mass. — Laurent B. “Larry” Ethier, 84, of East Falmouth, Mass., and formerly of Woonsocket and Smithfield, died Monday April 2, 2018 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
He was the loving husband of Claire L. (Ayotte) Ethier. They were married on June 30, 1996. He was also the husband of the late Louise J. (Dagenais) Ethier, who passed away in 1991.
Born and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Silvio and Johanna (Paris) Ethier. He was a graduate of Mt. St. Charles Academy.
Mr. Ethier served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Larry was employed as a draftsman for Blackstone Valley Electric and later Eastern Utilities for over 35 years before retiring.
Larry was an antique car enthusiast and a member of the Falmouth Car Club. He took great pride and care in his pristine blue 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially the ocean, was a strong swimmer and took long walks all over The Cape.
Larry traveled throughout the United States and Canada.
Larry was a voracious reader and had a curious mind. He could and would strike up a conversation about anything with just about anyone. Larry will be remembered as a gregarious and friendly gentleman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Steven L. Ether and wife Linda of California; David R. Ethier and his wife Sharon of New York; and a daughter, Michelle M. Siddall and her husband Jim of Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Normand, Bertrand, Marcel and Robert Either and is also survived by his grandchildren Kristen, Christopher, Amber, Michaela, Rachel and Jessica and great-granddaughter Tessa. Larry is also survived by Claire’s family, including her children Robert W. St. Laurent, Susan Powell, Diane C. St. Laurent and granddaughter Rachel Powell and the late Ross Powell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Committal services with military honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland, Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. menardfuneralhome.com