Laurette Louise (Chaffee) Contois was born on March 18, 1934 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Delno and Laurette (Poirier) Chaffee and died August 26, 2018 in Falmouth, Maine after a brief illness. Laurette attended Commerce High School in Springfield and Westfield State Teachers College. She graduated with a degree in Education. She was a teacher for 35 years and volunteered to teach children to read after retirement. Laurette loved to read, travel and play cards. Laurette was preceded in death by her husband Richard Martin Contois and her son William Delno Contois. She leaves behind 5 loving children and their families. There will be a private family gathering to celebrate the life and memories of Laurette. www.forastiere.com