Author Topic: R.I.P. Laker Taker (Read 7003 times)

ihunt · « **on:** May 08, 2020, 10:38 AM »

I wanted to offer my condolences to a member of the Newfound Circus who I learned this morning has passed away. He was known as "Laker Taker" and although I only met him once very briefly at the gathering a couple years ago it was certainly news I wasn't expecting to read in this mornings paper.
Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

HuntnFish603 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2020, 11:15 AM »

Wow. Sad news. I met him a few times at Newfound as well.
Condolences to his family, as well as Jiggin and the whole Newfound circus family. RIP

OldCaveman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2020, 03:34 PM »

Sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and the Circus

iceman260 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2020, 04:10 PM »

Condolences to family and friends, never met the man but saw him on jiggins newfound circus videos. Sorry for your loss.

Gunflint · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2020, 05:40 PM »

All my condolences from Minnesota as well.

jedhead · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2020, 06:40 PM »

Sorry to hear that from way down south, NJ exactly, know from reading the NF circus is a big family, RIP brother

mr.clean · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2020, 08:13 PM »

Always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow Ice Shanty member. My condolences to Laker Taker's family, friends and all members of the Newfound Circus.
Steve

ran7ger · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2020, 08:16 PM »

sad news. condolences from all the way up in saskatchewan.

Dipstick · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2020, 07:22 AM »

Oh noooo. I randomly checked shanty this morning. I hadn't heard the news. He was a great guy that was always willing to help others. A lot of good memories busting on each other over the radio, in a good way. A great guy that I will sorely miss.

Arctic Addict · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2020, 07:46 AM »

Terrible news for sure, my heart go out to his family and friends. These times are hard enough right now.

mowbizz · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2020, 07:46 AM »

I had seen a few of Jiggin’s tribute videos about Laker Taker and knew something was wrong. Asked a friend who is more in touch with the Circus “crew” and he told me he heard LT had been diagnosed with cancer.
I was shocked to say the least...he, Jiggin and Tippin were the nucleus of the Newfound Circus, in my opinion, and were like the 3 amigos of Newfound.
My heart and thoughts go out to them and their families. So sad to hear of someone taken so young. My condolences.

meatandmetal · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2020, 10:09 AM »

My condolence to all his family and friends. I met him at the gatherings and a few of the last hurrahs at Newfound. He was and still is an awesome laker ice fisherman. God bless.

HIMO · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2020, 11:09 AM »

So sorry to hear.R.I.P LT.

HIMO

mowbizz · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2020, 11:17 AM »

ALEXANDRIA — Jean Vincent Doucette 52, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1967 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the son of Robert E and Fern (Mailloux) Doucette.

Jean attended Bristol Schools and graduated Newfound Memorial High School, class of 1985. He was employed by Smith Tubular dba Tite Flex Aerospace for over 20 years as a TIG Welder.

Jean was a loving son, brother and friend always willing to give a helping hand. He worked hard and lived life to the fullest. Jean aka “Laker Taker” was an avid ice fisherman on Newfound Lake and helped to start the “Newfound Circus,” a community of men and women whose purpose was to share ice fishing techniques, safety tips, new equipment and success stories. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jean was predeceased by his wife Sherry Doucette and his father Robert E. Doucette.

Gunflint · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:33 PM »

Thank you for sharing this wonderful obituary. I didn’t know him, but this makes me miss him.

ronco · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2020, 01:12 PM »

RIP Lake Taker. 52 years old way too young.

jibbs · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2020, 05:25 PM »

Rest In Peace

SALMONEMIA · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:35 PM »

Very sad news. Way too young. Sorry to hear this.

Lv2hunt · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2020, 08:44 AM »

condolences to all who knew him. always sad to read of a shanty member passing.RIP laker taker

draz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2020, 12:31 PM »

R.I.P. brotha....So sorry to hear. My condolences to his family and the NF Cirus.

bart · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2020, 01:20 PM »

Please accept my condolences for the Doucette family, friends and all members of the Ice Shanty community who knew him. Rest in peace Laker Taker...

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2020, 06:50 PM »

Thank you everyone for the kind words towards Laker Taker. Yes it is a big blow to the Circus and to all his friends. One of the founding members of the Newfound Circus. It'll be a bit more quiet on the radio without his sarcastic fun loving humor.

To think, We were just ice fishing literally weeks ago and then got hit with the news. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer with nothing they could do. No time, with only weeks, a month or so, best case. It was shocking and sudden.

Laker Taker fought the good fight knowing his time was very limited, kept his priorities, pride and sense of humor throughout and died peacefully with his family surrounding him. Just 2 weeks prior, his father passed (non-covid related) and unfortunately they didn't get to see each other due to his own quickly deteriorating condition. He's with his father and his wife now, no pain or suffering.

I've been busy making Youtube videos with and for him over the past several weeks up till his passing. He's suggested songs and approved his videos for public viewing with the exception of the last 2 (part 5 & 6) however i am having his family approve them for me first before I publish them. They're made for him, his family, his friends and for those who didn't get the oppurtunity to meet or get to know him.
I know his family is reading this thread so all the condolences and best wishes are very heart felt albeit eye opening for them to see that he has reached those near and far.
He'd be happy too.

Yes, definitely rest in Peace Laker Taker. Till we meet again.

Jiggin.

sebago2jigtima · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2020, 04:55 AM »

it was a pleasure to meet laker taker at one of the circus gatherings a couple years back
rip

meatandmetal · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2020, 06:08 AM »

Quote from: JIGGIN- on May 11, 2020, 06:50 PM

Thank you everyone for the kind words towards Laker Taker. Yes it is a big blow to the Circus and to all his friends. One of the founding members of the Newfound Circus. It'll be a bit more quiet on the radio without his sarcastic fun loving humor.

To think, We were just ice fishing literally weeks ago and then got hit with the news. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer with nothing they could do. No time, with only weeks, a month or so, best case. It was shocking and sudden.

Laker Taker fought the good fight knowing his time was very limited, kept his priorities, pride and sense of humor throughout and died peacefully with his family surrounding him. Just 2 weeks prior, his father passed (non-covid related) and unfortunately they didn't get to see each other due to his own quickly deteriorating condition. He's with his father and his wife now, no pain or suffering.

I've been busy making Youtube videos with and for him over the past several weeks up till his passing. He's suggested songs and approved his videos for public viewing with the exception of the last 2 (part 5 & 6) however i am having his family approve them for me first before I publish them. They're made for him, his family, his friends and for those who didn't get the oppurtunity to meet or get to know him.
I know his family is reading this thread so all the condolences and best wishes are very heart felt albeit eye opening for them to see that he has reached those near and far.
He'd be happy too.

Yes, definitely rest in Peace Laker Taker. Till we meet again.

Jiggin.

Well done Jiggin.

800stealth · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:40 PM »

Sad news, my condolences to family and friends...

PoolGuy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2020, 03:58 PM »

Very sad indeed, I remember meeting LT at the ice shanty gathering.... Rest In Peace.....condolences to Laker Takers family and friends..

What a fantastic video tribute... great job Jiggin

bikrsrule · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2020, 02:28 PM »

My condolences to Laker Taker's friends and family, its always tough to lose a good friend and a member of the family. From what I just read he led the good life and we will all see him in the great beyond...

Mascoma · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2020, 04:31 PM »

Very sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and "The Circus".

JRA · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:50 PM »

Condolences to Laker Takers family and friends. He will be missed.

Tight lines and rest easy.

tippin2back · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2020, 07:30 PM »

I do not visit this site as often as it use too , but came over and was glad to see this thread! Laker taker was simply that, a laker taker ...He , and also jiggin taught me most of what I know about ice fishing...it was more than just sticking a bobhouse on the ice and hoping a fish comes by......it was safety, early ice fishing, checking ice with your chisel jigging, and , keeping the fish interested on camera,trapping for suckers, bobhouse tending, and I could go on !
Once I learned all these things from the “professor “, I thought I could challenge him.....and then he thought me the most hard lesson of all...RESPECT......we had some great moments, but had some competitive moments, and looking back I respect all of them ! I owe all my ice fishing knowledge to him and jigg8n, thank you for taking me under your wing, and let’s keep on fishing together....it seems like such a short time, but man we had so many laughs and good times !
The circus is going to have a big void....it certainly will be different, but it will continue on...

.R.I.P. laker taker ....miss you brother

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