
Gordon Raymond Lavicott
November 24, 1927 - October 12, 2011
Obituary
Gordon Raymond Lavicott, age 83 of Havre de Grace died Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in Perry Point VA Medical Center. Born in Leeds, WI to the late Francis and Anna Lavicott. Beloved husband of Charlotte Lavicott for 55 years; dear father of Ronald Lavicott and wife Patricia of Oviedo, FL and Patricia Roland and husband Wayne of Forest Hill. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and brother, Francis Lavicott and wife Patricia of Salem, MO. Mr. Lavicott was a great husband, father and grandfather. He served in the Army for over 25 years including WWII and the Korean War. He was a life member and past commander of DAV Chapter 15 in Havre de Grace. Gordon was a "Jack of all trades", enjoyed boating, fishing, stamp collecting, gardening and craft projects such as building bird houses. After retiring from military service he retired a final time after working for Maryland Lava in Dublin for 10 years.
Family will receive friends in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. of Aberdeen on Monday, October 17 from 11am-12pm followed by a funeral service beginning at 12pm. Chaplain Major Steven Simpson of APG Post Chapel will officiate. Interment with presentation of full Military Honors will be held in Harford Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to Perry Point VA Medical Center Volunteer Services (135) Perry Point, MD 21902.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Graveside
Mon Oct 17, 2011 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Mon Oct 17, 2011 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Oct 17, 2011 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Kathy Anderson
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Ron, Patty and family, Sorry for the loss of your Father, all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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DAV Chapter 15
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The members of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 15 send our deepest condolences to the family of our fallen Comrade. Commander Lavicott's dedication and service to Chapter 15 will be greatly missed and not soon replaced. May Comrade Gordon rest in well earned peace.
KM
Kenneth Morrison
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Mrs Lavicott, Ron and Pat. I am very sorry for the passing of you husband and father. Mr. Lavicott was always very kind and generous and taught me a few things about fishing. I am sorry for your loss, but I know your faith and memories of him will carry you through this time of sadness and celebration of his life and memory.
MP
Mary & David Price
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Dear family, we are praying that God will comfort you at this time of loss.
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Angela Hammond
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We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Lavicott. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kennedy's
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Shirley Schroeder
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Gordon was my uncle. Did't get to see him much, but will certainly be thinking of him. Thoughts and prayers to Lorrie and his family. May god bless.