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LAPIERRE, ARTHUR JOSEPH JR.
LAPIERRE, ARTHUR JOSEPH JR., 69, formerly of East Thetford, died February 14 at Duke Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. He was born in Lebanon, N.H., May 2, 1943, the son of Mary (Ashford) and Arthur LaPierre Sr. He was a graduate of Thetford Academy, Mary Fletcher School of Nursing, Claremont Technical College and Keene State College. He had long careers in nursing, the mining industries, and retired from the Vermont League of Cities & Towns as safety director. Arthur was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, receiving the Bronze Star Medal. He was a volunteer firefighter, EMT member, Booster Club leader and a basketball coach. He enjoyed his Limehurst Campground family and was an avid basketball fan. Arthur is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marina, and his beloved dog, Gus; three daughters, Julia LaPierre-Heer and husband James of Raleigh, N.C., Carrie Baker and husband Jason of Brookfield, and Michelle Hollis and husband Derek of Thetford; five grandchildren; two brothers, John and Peter LaPierre; and many other relatives. He was predeceased by his son, Donald LaPierre.
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