from the August 24, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle
Lebanon, NH – Millard F. LaJoie, 71, of 14 Hannah’s Mobile Home Park, died recently at the VA Hospital in White River Junction.
Mr. LaJoie was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Lebanon, and was a son of Frank and Cora (Guyer) LaJoie.
He was a lifelong resident of Lebanon, where he attended Lebanon High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.
Mr. LaJoie worked for many years at Budd’s Beverages in Lebanon and Newport before buying the company, which he owned and operated for several years. He also worked at New Jersey machine in Lebanon for 14 years until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member and past commander of the American Legion of Lebanon and a member of the VFW of Lebanon.
He enjoyed building furniture and woodworking.
Mr. LaJoie is survived by two daughters, Diane Curtis of Montpelier and Wendy LaJoie of Lebanon; two sons, M. Wayne LaJoie of Mesquite, Texas; three sisters, Mayola Beard of Lebanon, Shirley Lanteigne of Lebanon, and Dolores LaJoie of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Anita Demers and Wylva Jennings, died previously.
Calling hours were from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon. Funeral services followed the calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home.