Armand Larochelle Obituary

Brunswick- "Larry" Armand Joseph Larochelle, 87, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Known for his bigger than life personality, humor, big hugs, beautiful singing voice and love for his family.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, on June 22, 1938, Larry had a bigger than life personality and always had a Hug for everyone he greeted. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather.
Larry proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years under numerous commands and in various billets. His proudest service was as a Flight Engineer on the "Super Connie" in one of the first military Hurricane Hunter Squadrons, VW-4, where he logged over 1,000 flight hours and earned the Distinguished Air Medal. After his military career, Larry continued his career as a Postal Carrier in Bath Maine for over 20 years. He was a dedicated member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.) for more than 50 years. He was also a key member of the Nor'easters Barbershop and Quartet group. He performed in a number of Gilbert & Sullivan music productions. He served the community through many years of involvement with Brunswick American Legion Post 20. Larry had a talent and love of woodworking, genealogy-as soon as you became a member of his extended family you were added to our family tree and he was on the hunt to track down your genealogy as well. He also enjoyed his "coffee breaks," visiting with locals and diner wait staff who have expressed their love for him and his Hugs.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 69 years, Mary Ann Larochelle (Ampollone); daughter Susanne Audette and her husband Todd; grandsons Matthew (Amanda), Tony, and Nick; great-grandchildren Lena and Roland; son Joseph Larochelle; and daughter Gwynn and granddaughter Merideth. He was preceded in death by his mother Yvonne B. Larochelle, father and sisters Lucille B. Ward and Jeanette Carabello. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. We will miss you, your depth of knowledge and your hugs, as your grandson said, 'you were a mountain of a man'.
Visiting Hours Celebrating Larry's life will be held at Stetson Funeral Home, 12 Federal Street, Brunswick Maine from 9-10:30 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 followed by an 11am Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME. A reception will follow at Brunswick American Legion Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Burial will be held at 11am on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, ME. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Larry's memory to Brunswick American Legion Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.

Francis Taylor Obituary

Brunswick- Francis M. Taylor, 89, was born in Rumford, Maine on June 4, 1936, the eldest son of Harry and Eva Sassi Taylor. Frank lived an incredible life. He spent his youth roaming the hills of Rumford and Rangeley, fishing, ski jumping, and raising more than his share of turmoil. His great appreciation for Studebaker cars and engine horsepower originated in those hills.
Frank was a devoted husband to Geraldine (Jerry) Taylor, who survives him. He is survived by his former wife, Alice and their children, Frank, Linda, and Matthew and his son with Jerry, Chad, their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many other family members.
He will be deeply mourned by his family.
Frank left Maine to the join the US Navy in 1958. He served both on sea and air. He began on the USS Boxer, served as a C-130 load handler through the Vietnam war, and completed his duties on the USS Forrestal as a chief aviation boatswains mate. Frank served the USA for 20 years, collecting a seemingly endless number of stories.
Frank lived and worked in Norfolk, VA and then Brunswick, ME, developing a diverse resume over the course of his life. He was a skilled welder, operating as an independent contractor, a mill right for Weyerhaeuser, and covered all job tasks for the town of Brunswick while working for them. Frank taught countless people how to drive cars and tractor trailers, and finished his working career operating all forms of school buses. He was afraid of no task and met any challenge with patience, humility, and positivity.
Frank spent his retired years crafting with wood. He enjoyed the process of building. Whether completing cedar strip canoes, simple or complex home furnishings, or a bassinet for his granddaughter, he was always working to make improvements or a thoughtful gift.
Frank's lifelong passion was fishing. He was fortunate to find a special peace on the lakes and ocean waters. While his fishing tempo had slowed; on his last outing, just a few months prior to his passing, he netted 5, which he carefully returned to the pond. He just wanted be there. If Frank wasn't on the water, he was daydreaming about it.
Frank was easy with a smile and a proud man of Maine; reserved in his opinions and lived each day with love and kindness.
Frank was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandparent, a great grandparent. He loved all. He was loved and will be deeply missed.
Frank has gone on to be with those family members predeceased.
We are all better for having Frank here and will now carry his spirit onward. All services will be announced in the Spring.