Robert M. Lachance, Sr.

Robert M. LaChance, 89, of Easton, PA, formerly of Swansea, MA husband of the late Doris (Lapointe) LaChance, died Friday, October 31, 2014. An Army veteran of WW II, he studied at Msgr. Prevost High School and owned and operated Rudy's Country Store, Wilbur Ave., Swansea for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and playing cards and games. He leaves two children, Robert M. LaChance, Jr. and his wife Jill of Dover, NH and Lisa A. Lopes and her husband Arthur of Easton, PA; grandchildren, Brendan, Joshua and Cory Lopes and Colby, Sam and Aubrie Lyn LaChance and many nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Emile and Helena (Robitaille) LaChance and the brother of the late Juliette Lessard, Lillian Desmarais, Beatrice Golden and Hector "Pat", Rev. Pierre, Normand, Bertrand, Raymond, Emile, Gerard and Roland LaChance. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 7:45 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Dominic Church, Swansea at 9:00 AM. Entombment, Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation, Monday, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA & BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arcadia Hospice, 7248 Tilghman St. # 160, Allentown PA 18106.