Donald C. LaCourse
1949 - 2013
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Renee Marquand - Groton, CT - Sister posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
I was so blessed to have you as my big brother. Miss you.
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Renee - Griton, CT - Sister posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Sorry meant to say you big brother words always encouraged me during my hard times I miss them but will never forget them. You live on in my heart
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Renee Marquand - Groton, CT - Sister posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
I will always miss you. I miss your understanding words but will never forget them. Your big nether encouraged during my hardest times and your laughter during my good times.
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Susan Onyx Chiaradio - Westerly, RI posted a condolence
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Janis, Sorry about the passing of your brother. I lived next to you on North Rd. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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julia Launer - N Stonington, CT - coworker posted a condolence
Friday, August 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about Don. He was hired at Fitch the year after me and we used to have a great time "complaining" about all the old long-winded guys at faculty meetings. I left Fitch in 1999, so didn't see much of him after that. He did a great job taking senior pictures of my daughter, Katie, when she graduated from high school in 2000. I send you all my sympathy. He will be missed.
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Susan Pogodzienski Peck - Andover, MA posted a condolence
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Dear Lacourse Family:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I will always have such wonderful fond memories of my times with Mr. Lacourse as his photographer assistant or "flash gal"! We would often be driving crazily, late for the wedding or trying to get the best shots...but we always had fun! My love for photos and photography was definitely based in all he taught me! May he rest in peace and you remember only good memories.
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Maureen Thayer Gerrish - North Stonington, CT posted a condolence
Thursday, August 22, 2013
To the Lacourse family - so sad to hear of Don's passing - North Road was a great place to grow up and we were all family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace old friend.
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Annette Jackes - Laguna Niguel, CA posted a condolence
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Dear LaCourse family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences.
I hated math, but enjoyed my class with Mr. LaCourse. He helped me out a lot, and I did much better than I might have otherwise. Photography with him was lots of fun, and a great experience. Rest in peace, I will remember you fondly. (Annette Craddock, class of 78)
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Marion Lamb - Groton, CT posted a condolence
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Dear Renee and family.
So sorry to here about Don you have my deepest sympathy.
Marion
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A friend posted a condolence
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Claire, Adam and Ryan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your husband and father was a very sincere man who was nothing short of a true gentlemen.
God Bless
Michael and Meghan Pogodzienski
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Joe Montgomery - Bozrah, CT posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Don was a great teacher and a very nice gentleman. he always had time to lend an ear. I had many great conversations with Don as a staff member in Groton. Sorry to the family for your loss. Joe Montgomery
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Lynn Frink - Noank, CT posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Dear Clare and family----Don and I were colleagues at Fitch Senior High School for many years. His understated sense of humor lightened many conversations on challenging days.....Don was a gentleman and professional....his contribution to Fitch will be cherished. Peace...
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A friend posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences from the nurses office at Fitch High. Mr. Lacouse was indeed a dedicated and
enthusiastic teacher. A man that did
not want to be under the spot light but always had something to bring to the show. He was always upbeat and inspiring and we were very privileged to have him part of the Fitch team.
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A friend posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Dear Janis,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your brother...I remember him when you would have "sleep overs" at your house when we were 12 years old...my codolences your whole family..Bonnie DeSouza (Maynard)
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Renee Marquand - Groton - Brother posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
So sadly will me missed by your sister
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Christine Nelson - Atlanta, GA posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
I had Mr. Lacourse for Advanced Alg-Trig my junior year at Fitch. I find it hard to believe that he wasn't even 30 when he taught that class! That class was so unique that we even had the "Alg-Trig Picnic" at a classmates home just as spring turned into summer, and it was featured on a page in our yearbook that year. Mr. Lacourse took a beautiful picture of me at that picnic, sitting on the edge of the pool. I still have it, in a 5x7, in my box of old photos that have survived the years. Thank you, Mr. Lacourse. You were an excellent teacher and a good man. I am very sorry for the family's loss.
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A friend posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Dear Renee,
I am so sorry that you have lost your brother. I wish there were words that would lift you up or make you smile, but I know how devastating this is for you. Please know that I love you and wish you nothing but happy memories and light in the wake of your sadness.
Love, Martha
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A friend posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
I had the privilege of teaching with Don at Fitch Sr. High. He was such a dedicated teacher and a very warm human being. All of us who knew him are richer for the experience!
MaryAnne Pendola, Art Dept., Retired
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Alex & Georgia Papathanasiou - Waterford, CT posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Janis & Lacourse Family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Don. Our family will keep yours in our thouoghts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
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Grant Stuart - Houston, TX - Former FHS Student-Class of '95 posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
I was sorry to see Mr. LaCourse's notice today in the paper. He taught me Algebra II at Fitch in 1991. I remember his fondness for math and his encouragement to excel. I remember his excitement as he introduced us to graphing calculators when they first came out. After more then 20 years, he remains one of my most memorable teachers. My sincere condolences go out to Don's family during this time.
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Joyce Armstrong - Windsor, CT - Friend/work supervisor posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Clare, I'm so sorry that you've lost Don. My thoughts and heart are with you in this sad time for you and your family.
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Joan Vernott - North Stonington, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
I am very sorry to learn of Don's passing. Have no regrets and remember the good times. Very Sincerely,
Joan Nahornick Vernott
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Marie Gannon Russell - Wallingford, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Don was a wonderful brother-in-law and a wonderful friend. I admired his spirit and zest for life. Always up for a new challenge, after retiring from teaching at Fitch HS for 37 years, he embraced online education and became an associate faculty in the math department at Post University.
Dear Clare, Adam and Ryan,
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Don's family. So very sad. We remember you all so well from growing up. Know that you are in our thoughts.
Much love,
the Byington Family
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Gary Naegel - Madison, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
We new Don as a professional photographer, where we often shared the pleasure of working together at weddings, while providing the musical entertainment as a member of the band (Spectrum). He was a great guy and what a surprise to see this announcement. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family.
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Susan D. Simoneau - Groton, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Our deepest condolences to The Lacourse family from The Groton Regency Retirement Center. May the memories of your wonderful family forever keep him alive in your hearts.
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Cheryl Perry - Pawcatuck, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Clare- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you.
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Kelly Milligan posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss....Mr. LaCourse was my 11th grade trig teacher in 1984....he was the first teacher that really made me feel like I was smart enough to handle tougher math....what a fine teacher. It's not often you find that in a teacher....again, so sorry...
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ed victoria - groton, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
dear Lacourse family ,
I was saddened to read about dons passing . while at fitch high school I took a photography course that don taught . he was a nice guy .
please except my deepest condolences and may god bless .
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Mary Jane Biase - Friend posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Claire, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Don. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mary Jane Biase
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
To clare and the entire Lacourse family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob Laing
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Sandie Scott - Mystic, CT - friend posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Clare - Don and I taught together at Fitch. He was a good friend as well as a fellow teacher. He enjoyed teaching math, but absolutely loved teaching photography! I'm sure his influence is still being felt by his many former students. He will be missed. Heartfelt thoughts of sympathy to you and the boys.
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Adam Puccino - Groton, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Wow! Mr. LaCourse was my Photography teacher, and a VERY nice man. I remember my last day of class with him (my family was moving to another state). He told me I should shoot and develop pictures of anything that would make a good memory of groton/fitch instead of the assignment we had for that week. I still have those pictures, as well as the interest for taking them. Sad to see that he has passed away, but I will never forget him.
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David Coxe - Lakewood, OH posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
I had the good fortune to take a photography class with Mr. Lacourse when I was a student at Fitch. He was a great instructor and I really enjoyed the class. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers to his family.
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Nancy Wilcox - Stonington, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
To The LaCourse Family - I had the priviledge of working with Don for many years at Fitch High School. He was a true gentleman and a very accomodating colleague. There was never any favor to big to ask Don. I will truly miss him. Nancy Wilcox
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Allen Hale - Udonthani, Thailand posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Many years have passed since we walked and talked the corridors of Fitch as classmates. Too often these days, we read of classmates who have passed on. I have often thought of Don over the years and remember him as a very decent person. His absence will be mourned and missed by many.
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was our wedding photographer back in 1996, and also did a family photo for us that is still cherished to this day. He had a way of capturing images that were timeless. My sincere condolences to you and yours... Janice Ouellette (Murphy)
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Kathy Mortimer-Kemp - Chesterfield, VA posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Our Sympathy to the Lacourse Family.. My heart and prayers are with you.
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RJ Nickerson "Fitch 82" - Mystic, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
A kind soul and a fine teacher always with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lacourse family.
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Tom and Janet Gannon - Katy, TX - Friend and Brother-in-law posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Our prayers and love to you, Clare, Adam and Ryan. Don will live in our hearts forever.
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Belinda Brano - Hamden, CT posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Love you, Uncle Don. Clare, Adam and Ryan, Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Belinda and Anthony
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Belinda & Anthony - Hamden, CT - Niece posted a condolence
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Love you, Uncle Don! Aunt Clare, Adam and Ryan, our prayers are with you. So many happy memories.
Visitation
August 20, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robinson Wright & Weymer
34 Main Street
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860)767-8000
Mass of Christian Burial
August 21, 2013
10:30 AM
St Josephs Church
48 Middlesex Ave
Chester, CT 06412
Graveside Service
Wednesday August 21 2013
St Josephs Church
48 Middlesex Ave
Chester, CT 06412
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