Constance Eleanor LaChance

Vassalboro -- Constance Eleanor LaChance, 81, passed away Dec. 24 2013 at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. Constance "Connie" was born June 24, 1932, in Pittsfield to Lloyd and Muriel Dyer Brawn. She attended schools in Bath and Newport, graduating from Newport High School with the class of 1951. On March 9, 1952 Connie married Norman C. LaChance of E. Vassalboro. They lived in Munich, Germany while her husband served in the U.S. Air Force, until they settled in E. Vassalboro in 1957. Connie was involved with the E. Vassalboro Grange in the early 1960's. She had a passion for animals and especially loved riding her horses. Connie was an avid roller skater. She walked daily and paid close attention to her health. She enjoyed seasonal work at Getchell's and Brown's Apple Orchards. Throughout her life, she showed compassion and respect for the elderly, caring for her parents and grandparents in her home. She frequently volunteered and visited local nursing homes, bringing her dogs and grandchildren to cheer up the residents. Additionally, she looked after her parent's friends, taking them on picnics and making sure they had the essentials and were comfortable. She was an active member and secretary of the Vassalboro Senior Citizens for several years. Connie was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Muriel Brawn; and her husband, Norman LaChance. She is survived by her son, James G. LaChance and his wife Elaine of E. Vassalboro; her grandchildren, Aaron J. LaChance of Westbrook and Amy L. LaChance of E. Vassalboro; one uncle, Charles London of Canaan and one cousin, Mildred Brawn Coates of North Conway, N.H. A funeral will be celebrated in the spring at The Friends Church Cemetery in E. Vassalboro. Special thanks to the staff at Lakewood Continuing Care Center for years of excellent care and support. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An on-line guest book may be signed and condolences may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com