Cecilia Lavoie Obituary

Cecilia Veronica Lavoie (Orszulak), 80, of San Antonio, TX, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 26th, 2026. She was born on December 22nd, 1945 in Palmer, Massachusetts and was raised in Three Rivers, MA, by her parents Sylvester and Helen Orszulak. She studied nursing at St. Anselm College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. She married (Raymond) Michael Lavoie on May 29th, 1971, and together they raised their family in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She worked as a Registered Nurse in New England, took off time to raise her children, and returned to nursing until retiring in 2010. After retirement, she moved to San Antonio to be closer to her son Patrick and his family.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, and cioci to her large family. She put her trust in the Lord and generously devoted her time, talents, and treasure to the Church and numerous charitable organizations. She cherished her friends and the staff at the independent living communities where she resided. She will be remembered for her dedicated outreach, especially her work and support of immigrant families, and her cheerful phone conversations with family and friends. Her pastimes included traveling, gardening, cooking, reading, playing the guitar, listening to music and spending time in prayer.

Cecilia is survived by her three children: Patrick and Nicole Lavoie of TX, Daniel and Kathy Lavoie of MO, Rachel Sweetin of OK; her grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Anastasia, Dominic, Mercedes, Dakota and Noah, Kaylea, Deveney, Sebastian, and great-grandson, Riftan. She is also survived by her siblings Sylvester and Irene Orszulak, Joan and Paul Zawalik, and Frederick and Barbara Orszulak, her brothers and sisters-in-laws Margie Young, Bill and Beth Lavoie, Anne Pepin, and Robert and Nancy Lavoie, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband (Raymond) Michael Lavoie, her parents, Sylvester and Helen Orszulak, her sister Florence Kiszka and brothers-in-laws Lawrence Kiszka and Dale Young.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Cecilia will be celebrated at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in San Antonio on February 4th, 2026 with a rosary, Mass, and fellowship gathering, starting at 9:30 AM, which will be live-streamed (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=52qusWg1psE) for her family and friends around the country. She will be interred next to her beloved husband Michael at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newburyport, MA at a later time.  

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Capital Campaign (10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78230) or to the charity of your choice. Link to charity donations: https://stmatts.org/, and click just below on the left side on the QR code for 'Faithful Stewards' and donate whatever you wish. Thank you!