Retired Lieutenant, William D. Lacouture known as “Rat,” 66, of Maysville, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, March 5th, 2021 at Crystal Coast Hospice Home, Newport, NC, with his daughters by his side. Born in Woonsocket, RI on March 31st 1954 and a resident of North Smithfield for most of his life. Son of the late William J. and Vivian (Choquette) Lacouture. Bill was a Rhode Island State Trooper, on the force for over two decades.
Bill loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was an avid Harley Man, fisherman and hunter and will be remembered for his quick wit, un-filtered sense of humor, strong commitment to his profession and will be greatly missed.
He is the devoted and loving father of two children, Rebecca Akins and her husband David of Johnston, RI and Victoria Stevenin and her husband Derek of Maysville, NC. He leaves his cherished grand-children, Logan, Dylan and Peyton.
There will be no services at this time. A celebration of his life will be held later in the fall of this year. If interested in attending please email akinsrebecca@verizon.net (Rebecca) or vjs927@aol.com (Victoria) to be added to the invitation list. A notification with celebration details will be emailed as soon as details are confirmed. Please submit any photographs you would like to share as well.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Donation – Rhode Island State Police | Cops for Kids with Cancer™ in Bill’s memory would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of Coastal Cremations and Funeral Care of Jacksonville, NC.
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Daddy, where do I even begin? I’ve asked myself that a lot this week & last. Losing you, I lost a big part of me. But I know that you would want me to continue to live life to the fullest and take care of “your babies”. They miss you, we all miss you. It’s very quiet around here without you. I do know, that you’re up there drinking a few beers, talking up the ladies, and riding that sweet Harley. I’d be in selfish in keeping you here with me. Never forget that you are my best friend, you were my first and you’ll forever be my guardian angel. I’m already seeing signs of you everywhere. And I hope you always send me those signs. I love you so much.
Love, Vicky
Vicky, our deepest condolences to you, Derek, Dylan and Peyton, and to Becky, David and Logan as well. He loved being down here with you and enjoying “his babies”, the smile on his face and the love in his eyes is a testament to that for sure. You are so correct, he would want you to continue loving the life that you created for you and your family. Keep you memories of him close to your heart and cherish the time that you had with him. Thoughts, prayers and love to all of you. He’s looking down on you for certain. Nancy and Butch
I will forever have Bill in my heart. He always told me I was his 3rd daughter ,which I found heartwarming, as he was the Dad I never had .
I will miss your calls …hearing you say ..hey Stephie . Rest in Peace Bill ..I love you . xoxo
Bill, you were my life long best friend…you’ll always be my best friend. We shared 63 years of laughs, hunts, fishing, exploring the White Mountains and generally anything else we could to get in trouble. You’ve raised two beautiful daughters whom I admire greatly. You left a lot of friends behind who are missing your laugh, your stories and all the fun you brought to a crowd. You and I have a date to meet once again on top of Birch Hill, from there we’ll start our adventure all over again.
Love you my Brother…
I served with ‘Billy’ during my tenure as a RI Trooper. He was a good man, father and Trooper. No man could be more.
Respectfully
L. A. Reali
X-110 (Class of ‘71) RI State Police
I was stationed at the Chepachet Barracks with “Billy” in 1994. Bill was professional and conscientious in the performance of his duties as a Trooper.
Glad to have met you. “That is all drive on”.
R.I.P
A. Deschane
#170 RISP (Class 72) Ret.
To Victoria and and family. Please accept my condolences. “Bill” was a good man and dedicated Trooper. He was respected by all of us. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless you Bill.
Joe Miranda #43 RISP/Ret.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Lacouture Family,
May God lighten the burden of sadness and console your grieving hearts. May all the good memories overflow your hearts with smiles.
Remembering Bill and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Bill and I were classmates, ’79 class. We were last together at our 40 year reunion – June 1, 2019 at Ed Stapan’s home. Bill was a good man who always put a smile on everyone’s face with his sense of humor. I remember when Bill was assigned to the “night radio” he would make a pot of coffee and watch his hunting videos. Rest in Peace Bill.
Armand Bilodeau #18 (Ret.)
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