Wilhelm A. “Willy” Lagzdins, 64 of Woodsville, NY formerly of Dorchester and Quincy died on Sunday June 7, 2009 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born in Riga, Latvia son of the late Wilhelm and Gerda (Sika) Lagzdins. After immigrating to the United States he was raised and educated in Dorchester.
Mr. Lagzdins has made his home in New Hampshire for the past 15 years and had previously been a longtime Quincy resident. Willy was an Army veteran and was a member of American Legion Post #26 in Woddsville. For many years he had been employed as an iron worker with Local #7 in Boston.
He is survived by his children, Paul Lagzdins and his wife Andrea of Norwell, Brian Lagzdins and his wife Sineaad of Ireland and Lisa Lagzdins of Maine. He was the grandfather of P.J., Kevin, Finn, Sean, Jamie and Dillon Lagzdins. Also surviving are his brother Andre Lagsdins of Hanover and his sister Agita Lagzdins of RI.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday June 10, 2009 from 5-8 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday June 11, 2009 at the funeral home.