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Jean Puppet LAFLAMME

  • May 26, 1947 - August 16, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Laflamme Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Brian & Suzanne Turcotte ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Brian & Suzanne Turcotte - MA

“Dear Kathy, Tracy and Joel: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the end was peaceful for him and I am sure you all need to know he has...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Connie Hopkins - North Grafton, MA

“Kathy, Tracy and Family. My deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of Puppet. As hard as it is to lose someone you love, know that he will be...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Brian Smith - Auburn, MA

“So sorry to read about Puppet, my prayers are with you and your family. ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Debbie (Stidsen) Wassmann - FL

“I'm sorry to hear that Puppet passed away.I enjoyed talking with him when he had the time to relax and watch his children and grand children fishing...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Dave Sawyer - Worcester, MA

“I will miss you Pup. I felt a connection the first time we meet. Kathy my heart and thoughts are with you all. I remember how good he was to me,...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Beth McCartney - Windsor, CA

“Kathlyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I was not able to attend--you are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Serge Botsaris

“Dear Kathy, So sorry to hear about Puppet. My prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Teri Casale ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Theresa Casale - Phoenix, AZ

“Kathy & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I am not able to attend services, as I live in Florida. I will keep you all in my...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Patty Denoncourt Vehmeyer - FL

“May God be with you through these difficult times. I am sorry for your loss. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Kristin - Hopkinton, MA

“I giveIt was with great sorrow that I heard of Puppet's passing. I have many fond memories of Puppet and Denny Grey at Southboro R&G. More...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Bob Thompson - Framingham, MA

“Larissa and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Teresa, Marty and Caryna ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Teresa Wright - Millbury, MA

“My deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Amanda ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Amanda Thomas - Shrewsbury, MA

“Sorry to hear of he passing of Puppet. Our thoughts are with you at his time. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Andy & Anne Marie Cammuso - MA


GRAFTON: Jean “Puppet / Gino” Laflamme, 64, passed peacefully at home with his family Tuesday August 16, 2011. He leaves his devoted wife of 40 years Kathlyn A. (McCartney); three loving children, Tracey Laflamme and her companion Jeffrey David , Joel H. and his fiancée Amanda both of Grafton, Larissa Stretton and her husband Bruce of Oxford; one sister, Mary Jane LaPlume of Leominster, two brothers, Richard “Hawk” Laflamme of Northbridge, Leo “Rabbit” Laflamme and his wife Barbara of Grafton; four grandchildren, Shelby Stretton, C.J. and Kathlyn Hanratty, Sophia Laraia Laflamme; also many nieces, nephews, and close longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Edna (Sweet) Laflamme, his sister in law Judy Laflamme and his brother in law Francis LaPlume. Puppet was born in Worcester May 26, 1947, raised in Grafton attending Grafton High School and earning his GED after his military service. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army as a helicopter mechanic (SP5). Puppet was a master mechanic & fabricator having worked for International Truck Co. and AAA Trucking before going to The Middlesex News in Framingham where became known as “Gino” working over 20 years there retiring this year. Puppet also operated Mountain Ash Farm & Garage in Grafton doing repairs for many to their trucks and equipment. He was a life member of The Southborough Rod & Gun Club and The NRA. Puppet loved his greyhound, pit bull, Labrador retriever dogs also his motorcycle, tractors and his “33”. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you honor and remember him with donations to Disabled American Veterans Box 14301 Cincinnati OH 45250, The Greyhound Friends 167 Saddle Hill Rd. Hopkinton MA 01748 or Pit Bull Rescue Central PO Box 335 Fulton MO 65251. Funeral & Calling Hours Funeral services are Friday August 19th at 10 am in The Baptist Church of Grafton 1 South St. Grafton Center. He will then be laid to rest with Military Honors in Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton. All are welcome to join his family at calling hours Thursday August 18th from 5 to 8 pm at THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton.