Lawrence Reaume

Lawrence Harley Reaume, age 73 of Monroe, MI. passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 7:10 AM in his home surrounded by his loving family. Harley had been in poor health for 10 years. A lifelong resident of Monroe Harley was born in Monroe on May 1, 1933 the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Loonis) Reaume. Harley was a 1951 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School. Harley served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy aboard the USS Nereus from September 9, 1952 until August 19, 1956. Harley received the Good Conduct and the National Defense Service Ribbon. On September 10, 1955 Harley married his beloved wife Carol Yvonne Hutchinson at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. After his discharge from the US Navy Harley began working in the construction field as a pipe fitter and a welder for Local 671 in Monroe, he retired in 1990. Harley was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Monroe. Harley was a life member of VFW Post 1138. Harley was a member of the Belgium American Club in Monroe and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his beloved wife Carol, Harley is survived by 4 loving children; Daniel E. (Lucy) Reaume of Monroe, MI. Dr. Darryl R. (Kim) Reaume of Clarkston, MI. Dale L. (Lisa) Reaume of Monroe, MI. and Denise R. (John) Chanda of Pellston, MI. 2 sisters; Evelyn Vicari and Marion (Howard) Thornton both of Monroe, MI. Harley is also survived by 8 cherished grandchildren and 3 cherished great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Reaume. Visitation for Harley will be held Friday from 1-9 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home where Sister Dorothy Jayne Krupp will conduct a Rosary service at 4:00 PM. On Saturday, December 2, 2006 Harley will lie in state at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until mass of the Resurrection celebrating his life at 10:00 AM. Fr. Stephen Rooney pastor of St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery under the auspices of VFW Post 1138. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children Cancer Research.