Arthur Joseph LaFleur, Jr., 70, of Pittsfield, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Frisbie Medical Center, Rochester, after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, MA, on February 10, 1942, he was the only child of Arthur J. and Martha (Kazmarek) LaFleur, Sr. He was raised in the Nashua - Hudson area.
Arthur was a long-time resident of Ware, NH, where he raised his family. Arthur was an avid collector of movies (he owned over 1,000), he also collected miniature cars, and loved his motorcycle. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was known as "Peepa" by his grandchildren.
Arthur is predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sandra M. (Classon), in 2004; a daughter, Wendy LaFleur, in 2005; and his infant son Richard, in 1962.
He is survived by his daughters, Charlene LaFleur, of Pittsfield, and Kim LaFleur and significant other, Mike Duffen, of Ctr. Barnstead; three grandchildren, Paul Hartwell and significant other, Samantha Ramey, of Chicago, IL, Jeff Hartwell and wife Trisha, of Pittsfield, and Megan Hartwell and wife Christina, also of Pittsfield; a step-grandson, Michael Hayes II, of Allenstown, NH; three great-grandchildren, Jozlyn, Taylor, and Jakoby.
Donations in Arthur's memory may be made to the NH Food Bank.
A Memorial Service will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 & 104), Meredith, on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:00 am. Rev. Leo LeBlanc, pastor of St. Matthew's Holy Trinity Parish, will officiate.