William LaFreniere

January 30, 1939 - January 25, 2020

NORWAY- William "Bill" LaFreniere age 80 of Norway, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at ManorCare in Kingsford, after a long battle against cancer. He was born in Norway on January 30, 1939, the son of the late Earl and Ethel (Edgren) LaFreniere. Bill graduated from Norway High School in 1957. He served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve where he became a cook. Bill returned to Norway and worked in Kingsford at Lodal Inc. until he retired in 2001 after 37 years of service. Bill loved spending time at camp which he shared with his twin brother Jack. He enjoyed cooking and baking for the crew at camp and the Moose Lodge. Bill was an outgoing kind man that enjoyed socializing and playing cards with friends. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Norway Fire dept and a devoted member of the Moose Lodge for many years. Bill is survived by his sons Joseph E. (Tracy) LaFreniere and Scott (Lisa) LaFreniere; grandson Joseph A. (Katherine) LaFreniere; granddaughters Genna M. and Emily LaFreniere. His twin brother John “Jack” LaFreniere and sister Carol Brown as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his grandson Thomas E LaFreniere, brothers Richard and James LaFreniere and sister Lois Benzie. The celebration of life will be Saturday February 1, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Irene White Officiating.