Florence ‘Flo’ ‘Babe’ (Schwarz) Laigaie
1943-2017
SKOWHEGAN — Florence “Babe” “Flo” Schwarz Laigaie, 74, died at her Skowhegan home on Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2017, after a brief battle against lung cancer, with her loving family by her side.
She was born Aug. 19, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. As a young child, she moved to New Jersey where she lived until 1996, when she moved to Maine with her husband and youngest son.
She enjoyed her family and doing crafts. Over the last 10 years, Flo, has been actively involved with the Waterville Social Club, helping anyone in need.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, George Laigaie; four sons and their spouses, Michael and Dotti Burns, Edward “Ed” and Jody Perri, George Laigaie Jr, and Wayne “Chuck” Schwarz Jr.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Brown; brothers Edward String and Robert String.
A celebration of life will held on the one-year anniversary of her death, in 2018.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.