In Memory

Laurie Y. Langlois

Laurie Y. Langlois

Langlois, Laurie Y. Of Charlestown died peacefully Tuesday, January 13th after her health declined in recent years. A founding partner in Paradigm Partners, which specializes in condominium management, Laurie started her career at the Department of Housing and Urban Development where she was known for her ability to cut through red tape, her hearty laughter, writing skills and ability to make many friends. While at HUD in the 1970's, Laurie was instrumental in creating Boston's first federal government workplace day care center for employees' children. A knowledgeable, passionate traveler, Laurie took many trips with friends throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. She later combined her love of cooking with her international travel attending cooking schools in Italy, France and Morocco. Laurie leaves her stepmother Eleanor Langlois in Florida, her godchildren, David Haddow of Portland, OR and Anna Clarke Fiddler of Oakland, CA and many cousins and friends.

(Published in The Boston Globe on Jan. 25, 2015.)