TOGUS – Gerard A. Lariviere, 80, of the Meadows, Greene, passed away Oct. 27, at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1924, in Biddeford, the son of Oliva and Yvonne (Prince) Lariviere. He was educated in Biddeford schools.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Rome Arno, Southern France, European offensive and China Offensive. At the time the peace treaty was signed he was a P.O. W. He received many combat medals during his tour of duty.
He worked as a truck driver, carpenter and most recently as a maintenance man at the University of New England in Biddeford.
He was also a life-member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lisbon. He enjoyed working with wood, making furniture and knitting hats for the needy.
He married his loving wife and best friend, Irene Lariviere of 33 years on July 3, 1971. “Gerry” and Irene loved traveling, going on long rides, and out to eat. If you saw him, you saw Irene too, they were referred to as “togetherness.”
He loved to go to Togus every chance he could to do the woodworking shop. Many thanks to his son, Raymond Whitehouse for taking him every Tuesday to Togus for medical care and especially the woodworking shop. He also loved visiting and spending holidays with his niece, Rachel Cote and Leonard Cote.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Irene (Jalbert) Lariviere, of Greene; sons, David Lariviere, of Texas, Daniel Lariviere of Connecticut; daughters, Caroline Collier, of Louisana, Linda Gilberth, of California; stepsons, Raymond Whitehouse, of Sabattus, Norman Whitehouse, of Connecticut; brother, Robert Lariviere and wife, Jeannette, of Biddeford; sisters, Theresa Mercier and husband, Maurice, of Saco, Estelle Lariviere, of Old Orchard, Sister Rita Lariviere, of Lewiston, Priscilla Fortier and husband, Patrick, of Sanford; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and a special friend, Joyce Chaput.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Lucille, Lillian, daughter, Constance, and a granddaughter.
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