Peter M. Lamoreaux 69, of Palatka, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida. Peter was born on Sunday, May 24, 1942 in Pearl River, New York to the late Peter L. And Carmalena (Diaz) Lamoreaux. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Peter’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Lamoreaux taught school for 34 years before retiring. He enjoyed and was an avid Chess player at the Chess Club in Palatka, Florida. He was also happy growing vegetables in his greenhouse. Mr. Lamoreaux is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Gayle Lamoreaux of Palatka, Florida; little dog, “Tabby” a Dapple Dachshund; May other family and friends who will miss him dearly. No service is planned at this time. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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He was also survived by four children,ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren,sister, and several nieces. Pete was loved and will be missed by all that knew him. He touched many lives in our community.
It was a great honor to have know Mr. Lamoreeaux he will be deeply missed. I use to love to get some Chubby Boys Pizza.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Lamoreaux was my 5th grade language arts teacher at Mosley Elementary. That was 39 years ago, but I still remember his warmth and sense of humor.
Jeff Kerwin
Washington, DC
Gayle, Little Pete, Missy, Brenda,Kristal. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lamoreaux Family. And to those who knew him well. One of the best teachers, and tutors ever know.
Much love to you and your family..We are here for a very short time, remember not to waste it !
Gail and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this most diffcult time.
Pete was a wonderful teacher and mentor to the children of Putnam County.
He will truly be missed by all.
Susan Lovitt and Family
This man taught me so much about English, chess, tolerance, commitment, charity he taught me about life and showed me how to be a man. When I left home while I was in high school he took me under his wing.Losing Pete leaves a big hole in the world.No one cared about people ALL people like Pete.
sorry to hear of Pete’s passing — he was always a pleasure to be around
He was my fifth grade math teacher at Mosley Eleamentary. He made learning Algebra seem easy. I never could best him at chess but I sure tried.
So sorry to hear of Mr. Lamoreaux, he was also one of my elementary teachers. He was a great teacher.
I knew Pete both as a fellow teacher and a teacher of my children He was a remarkable man.
Missy, Brenda, Krystal,Pete, and Mrs. Lamoreaux I am so sorry for your loss.
Mr. Lamoreaux was like my second dad
growing up. He was loved by everyone and will be missed greatly.
I haven’t seen Peter since the evening in 1960 when we graduated from Palatka Senior High. However, he’s been in my heart every day and he always will be. There is no doubt that he lives in countless other hearts and his legacy will live eternally. Good travels my friend.
I knew him as Peter, We spent a lot of time behind Rabbit Smith’s house playing basketball and pole vaulting with bamboo poles. I haven’t seen him in a number of years, but those memories have not faded. We will probably play some more basketball and try to pole vault in a better place. Condolences to his family!
Mr.Lamoreaux was a wonderful person and I am happy to have known him.
Wishing you comfort and strength today and in the days ahead.
Our family will keep your family in our prayers.
My daddy was a great man. His greatest passion were teaching and playing chess. He loved his family very much . And will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Miss you daddy.
So sorry to hear Mr.Lamoreaux passed on. He was an awesome teacher and a real inspiration to many! May God BLess his family at this time as Heaven is rejoicing!
I saw Crystal yesterday and she told me about her dad. It was a pleasure knowing and teaching with Pete at James A. Long. What a wonderful man and teacher. May he rest in only the joy and peace that God can give.
Mr. Peter Lamaroux taught me in the 6th grade. It was an adventurous Reading class and every day I felt like I was going on a journey. When my mother told me of his demise, I was deeply saddened because he was the teacher who made me love Reading and I will never forget the skills he taught me. He was an awesome teacher. He would probably be proud to know that I, too am now a 25 yr. veteran teacher . I am still so proud to have had him as a teacher. My condolences to his family. He was a great human being.