Obituary of Bruce LaVenture

Champlain Bruce LaVenture, 67, of Ridge Road passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at UVM Health Network / CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY July 17, 1948 a son of the late Francis and Pauline ( Seymour ) LaVenture. Bruce was a life resident of the area. Following high school, he enlisted with the United States Marines, and finished out his military career with the US Army Reserves. He married the former Patricia E. Ihne on November 4, 1995. He worked as a Correction Officer at the Altona Correctional Facility for many years. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling in his spare time. His greatest joy, however, was spending quality time with his grandchildren. His loving family includes his wife, Patricia E. LaVenture of Champlain, his son Glen LaVenture and wife, Melissa of Mooers, his step children whom he treated as his own, Cathy Johnson and husband Mike of Champlain, Amy Ormsby of Illinois, and Tara Bernard and husband Brian of Plattsburgh, his sister, Barbara Wherlin of Plattsburgh, and his grandchildren, Joseph Ormsby, Katie LaVenture, Taylor Crowe, Ashley LaVenture, Courtney LaVenture, Jacob Johnson, Audrey Crowe, Jack Bernard, Alison Crowe and Luke Bernard. Several nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive. In addition to his parents, Bruce was predeceased by two children Lisa LaVenture and Bruce LaVenture. A Calling Hour will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Church, 86 Church St., Champlain, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the calling hour at 10:00 AM at the church with Rev. Clyde A. Lewis, pastor, celebrating the Mass. Interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Clark Funeral Home, 196 Elm St., Champlain. To light a candle, order flowers, and share a thought or memory, please visit the obituary, online, at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com.