Ronald Lachapelle

Gonic, NH- Ronald Lachapelle, 81, of 16 Sherman Street, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born Aug.30, 1937 in Rochester, NH the son of the late George "Pete" Aime and Diana (Dolbec Lachapelle. He was a lifelong resident of Rochester and was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, Class of 1955. He also graduated from Portsmouth Technical School as an electronic technician and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Later Ron worked as a sales representative for Prudential Insurance Company for 28 years. He was a longtime communicant of St. Leo Catholic Church where he served on the parish council and as chairman for 25 years. He was a member and past exaulted ruler of the Rochester Order of Elks #1393, American Legion Post #7 and the Club Victoire. Ron served as Rochester police commissioner for 30 years and member of the Rochester Fire Department as deputy chief and chaplain for a total of 56 years. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing. Members of his family include his loving wife of 58 years, Rosemarie (DiGaetano) Lachapelle, sons, John and wife Cecily Lachapelle, of Portsmouth NH, Pete Lachapelle of Gonic, NH; daughters, Cindy and husband Frank Williams and Karen and husband Scott Ellis, all of Rochester, NH; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Ward of Rochester and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit Sunday June 9, 2019 from 3-7PM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 10, 2019 at 11 AM in Our Lady of Holy Rosary Church, North Main Street, Rochester NH with Fr. Paul Montminy as celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Spaulding High School Hockey, c/o Michelle Grondin, 33 Monroe Drive, Unit 6, Rochester, NH. To sign the online guestbook, please go to www.edgerlyfh.com