Gerard J. Jack Lavigne, born December 12, 1927, passed away on July 14, 2008, in Peoria, AZ. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Elks Lodge. He was an active member of the New England Square Dancing Association, and was chairman of the New England Convention held in 1976. Gerard worked as a carpenter for SD Warren Co. for 34 years. Gerard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Francine, and sons, Daryl Theresa of Florence, SC, and David Jane, of Windham, ME. He is also survived by grandchildren: Nicole Calden, Rene McPherson, Andrea Lavigne, Katie Babicz, great grandchildren: Molly, Cody, Olivia, and William, brothers: Conrad and Donald, and sister: Lucille. He was predeceased by brothers Marcel and Harvey. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 11:00a.m., at St. Hycinth Church on Brown St., Westbrook, ME.