ANSEL K. LAPOINTE
MONSON, Ansel K. LaPointe, 80, died peacefully at his home in Monson January 9, 2004. He was born in Dexter, December 7, 1923, the youngest son of Alfred and Annie (Dulac) LaPointe. Ansel was an Army veteran, serving his country during WWII. He was a former member of the America Legion in Monson and served as Commander for 2 years. He worked at Moosehead Manufacturing until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved fishing and hunting. He was a Boy Scout leader. He served 17 years as a volunteer fireman in Monson and regularly donated blood whenever needed.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachael (Jones) LaPointe of Monson and their 4 children, Eleanor and her husband Dale Farrar of Morrill, Jere and his wife, Diana Krauss of Brunswick, Michael and his wife, Arnette of Sidney and Timothy and his wife Lori of Michigan; 4 grandchildren, Brandi, Keith, Megan and Deidra LaPointe; 2 great grandchildren, Kyra-Love St. Pierre and Cole LaPointe; a cousin, Angela Robertson of Arizona and 2 nieces.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, January 9, 2004, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Sangerville with the Rev. Fr. James Robichaud officiating. Graveside committal services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter, with the Rev. Fr. James Robichaud officiating.

Ansel’s family wants to especially acknowledge and thank Community Health and Counseling Services and Hospice for making his last days with us so peaceful and in accordance with his wishes. Donations may be made in his memory to the Monson Fire Dept. and the First Responders of Monson, P.O. Box 308, Monson, ME 04464. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Guilford.