May 5, 1947 - February 11, 2012

James A. Lagarde, Sr., 64, of Goshen passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012

surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and loving friends after a

courageous battle with cancer.

James was born May 5, 1947 in New York, NY, the son of Hector and Anna (Buvalik)

Lagarde.

Jim was a Corrections Officer for NYS Dept. Of Corrections for 32 years, also worked

27 years for the department of Mental Health and was a volunteer Com-peer through

Mental Health NCAA swimming official; and ASA Umpire; a Eucharist Minister at St.

John the Evangelist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carole A. Lagarde at home; children: Tara Aiken (Michael)

of Charlotte, NC, James Lagarde, Jr. (Tara) of Monroe, NY, Renee Lagarde (Michael)

of Goshen, Christopher Lagarde (Shana) of Goshen; brother, Edward Lagarde (Evelyn)

of Liberty, NY; nine grandchildren: Chelsea, Rylea, MacKenzea all of Charlotte; Colin,

Trevor, Madison all of Monroe; Katelynn, Ryan, Andrew of Goshen; and several nieces

and nephews.

Family statement reads: "Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to

many and will be missed by all."

Contributions may be made in Jim's name to Ronald McDonald House in New York City, 405 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021