Melvin LaVair

Born Nov. 3, 1943, in St. Regis Falls, Melvin was a beloved son of Ida (St. Germaine) and Alfred LaVair.

Melvin served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. He married Dora Gowett in December 1973. He worked in various factories in Nashua, New Hampshire. Melvin enjoyed time with his family. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and the Yankees. He really loved playing poker with his brothers. He especially loved his extended family and always kept in close contact with them.

Melvin is survived by his sons Erich Lenhart and his wife Tina, David Lenhart and his wife Holly, his daughter Laura Thibault and her husband Chris.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Arthur, Charles Albert Donald, Harold, Kenneth and Robert LaVair. His two sisters are Laura Boyd and Loretta Martin. A daughter, Jean Lenhart, and granddaughter, Amanda.

He leaves behind 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his good friend Bruce Dickerson.

Local arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A graveside service with military honors will take place at St. John’s Cemetery in Lake Clear at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.

In remembrance of Melvin LaVair, those wishing to make contributions to the Gary Sinise Foundation can at 2555 Meridian Blvd. Ste 300, Franklin, TN 37204.