Regent "Reggie" Lachance

As part of the Master's plan, Regent P. "Reggie" Lachance, 69, of Manchester, passed away at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack on the evening of January 24, 2013 and joined his Heavenly Father for eternal rest.

He was born in Lac Megantic, PQ Canada on September 25, 1943, the son of Alexander and Albertine (Vallee) Lachance. Reggie worked in the shoe business for many years for Ripley Industries and was later employed as President of LRC Fire Safety, a company owned by his daughter Renee and his dear friend Lloyd Chipman. He enjoyed being with his family, playing golf, watching Bruins hockey, cooking, long scenic drives and spending time with his faithful dog, Maggie. Reggie's faith was strong and he would often be found at the Precious Blood Monastery lighting candles for all those he cared for so deeply. He was a member of the League of 1,000 Men and served as a Eucharistic Minister at Saint Catherine Parish. Reggie was an inspiration to everyone he met encouraging them to be kind and good to others. He was a great asset to Teen Challenge of New England dedicating much time and effort to this program. Reggie was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Love and joy fill all of our hearts with memories and blessings of having had the honor to know such a genuine and kind hearted man! The family extends their gratitude to Community Hospice House in Merrimack for their care and support as Reggie entered eternal life with his family by his side.

Family members include his wife and best friend of 50 years, Lucille (Rochette) Lachance; three daughters, Renee Chipman and her partner Michael Gramatikas of Manchester, Celeste Lachance and her husband Jeffrey Claflin of Kennebunk, ME, and Carole Storro and her husband Ryan of Antrim; seven grandchildren, Britt, Travis, Luke, Tyler, Carly, Mary and Hunter; a brother Luc Lachance and his wife Elaine of MA; two sisters, Jeanne Bibeau of FL and Lise Vaillancourt and her husband Claude of Manchester; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

A memorial gathering will take place at Phaneuf Funeral homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester on Friday from 4 to 7 PM. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Catherine Church on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Committal services will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery chapel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made with a donation in his memory to Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104 or Teen Challenge, 147 Laurel St., Manchester, NH 03013 of New England (www.tcmanchester.org). For more information or to view an on-line Tribute, go to www.phaneuf.net .