FREDRICK (SAM) WILLIAM LaVOIE

May 15, 1937 – Sept. 12, 2023

Fredrick (Sam) William LaVoie; 86 passed away peacefully on 12 Sept. 2023.

He was born in Alpena on 15 May 1937 to the late William and Edith (Haupt). Prior to his passing he spent several months receiving care from a great team at Precious Days in Alpena as well as the McLaren Hospice and Alpena VA Healthcare team.

Fred proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1956-1958. He worked at Huron Portland Cement for 30 years. After he retired from the Cement Plant he continued to work at various places for several more years in Alpena to include the BP gas station, delivering mail, and even did janitorial work at the VFW hall until he fully retired and enjoyed the remainder of his life with family and friends.

Fred is survived by his two children; son, Randy & Tanya (Roznowski) LaVoie and daughter, Debbie and (Brian) Mannor; four grandchildren; Rachelle, Joshua, Brittany and Brett. Along with two great-grandchildren; Vinny and Juniper. In addition, Fred is survived by his brother, Tom LaVoie and sister Dorothy Batchelder. He is also survived by his former spouse Maryanne (Hale) Amlotte.

Anyone that knew Fred was aware of his big heart and unconditional love and kindness for others.

You could always find Fred either at BP grabbing a few lottery tickets or at Dollar General picking up Tootsie Rolls and chatting with all the thoughtful workers.

Fred aka…Sam, Huey, Clown will be missed by many….. Ba-Dump Bump!

Per Fred’s request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest next to his parents at Evergreen Cemetery. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family.