Charles Joseph LAFLAMME

BRATTLEBORO — Charles Joseph Laflamme, 77, died Nov. 24, 2005, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Brockton, Mass., following a lengthy illness.He was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Brattleboro, the son of Edward and Helen (LaFountain) Laflamme.He attended St. Michael's Parochial School.Mr. Laflamme served in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the close of World War II. He later re-enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.On Jan. 21, 1982, he was married to Maria "Anita" Richer in Brattleboro.He was employed as a custodian at Brattleboro Union High School, retiring in 1995. For many years, he worked in construction for Lane Construction Co., Hinman Construction and Perini Construction Co. on projects that included Interstate 91 and Vermont Yankee in Vernon. In his earlier years, he had been employed at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates and the former Crosby Milling.Mr. Laflamme was a communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church.He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed keeping statistics on all the players. He also enjoyed hunting.Survivors include a sister, Mildred Grover of Brattleboro; a brother, Edmund "Bunnum" Laflamme, with whom he made his home; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.He was predeceased by his wife in 1985; a sister, Marion Noga; and a brother, Norman Laflamme.There are no calling hours at the funeral home.The graveside service will take place at a later date in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.Arrangements are under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.