Joseph O LaFlamme Jr died peacefully on April 18, 2018. He moved to Florida to live with his son Joseph O LaFlamme III and his daughter-in-law Erica Wood-LaFlamme, where he met his great-nephew Donovan and the rest of the Wood family.Joseph adored Gramma Helen and the boys and he quickly became a part of the family. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out watching movies with the boys, and his other hobbies included painting rocks, short walks, and playing poker. He was a new man for four short years, and lived a long life.

Joseph is also survived by Charles (Gloria) LaFlamme, daughter Kimberly, and son Richard.