BENTON – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Felix G. LaCroix at the age of 89 on August 26, 2021. Felix was born in Waterville, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Jacques) LaCroix.

Phil married Denise Provost on June 27, 1953, together they shared 68 years of marriage and raised four children.

After graduating from Williams High School in Oakland he worked the next 16 years at Scott Paper Company in Winslow. In 1961 he changed career directions, and along with Denise, they purchased Provost Monuments, her parent’s family business. Together they ran the business for 30 years until retiring in 1991.

From even his early years, Phil always enjoyed family gatherings as well as hunting and gardening. During retirement in Florida he became an avid shuffleboard player and competed in many pro events across the state.

Felix was predeceased by his first born son, Felix G. Jr. He is also predeceased by his parents: three brothers, Arthur, Leo and Norman and three sisters, Jean Doughty, Beth Wainer and Doris Buzzell.

He is survived by his loving wife, Denise: their four children and spouses, Devi and Brian Young, Elaine and Rick Stedman, Eric and Jean LaCroix and Rock and Bernadette LaCroix. He is also survived by two sisters, Elaine LaCroix and Claire Moroney.

Pepe will be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the nurses, aids and med-techs of the Maine General Hospice team. Their loving care and support was a blessing for both Felix and Denise during such a difficult time.

Burial will be at the Falls Cemetery in Benton at a later date.