Laverne M. Hillier, 82, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his residence surround ed by his loving family. Laverne was born on September 29, 1939 in Clio, Michigan and was the son of Ada and Perry Hillier. Laverne served his country with honors in the United States Army. He was a retired owner and operator of a fiberglass boat repair company. Laverne has been a resident of the Lake Placid area sin c e 1970 moving her from Ludington , Michigan. Laverne was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Lake Placid was well as the Lake Placid Moose Lodge, VFW and the American Legion Placid Post 25. He enjoyed a great round golf and loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together, especially time with his grand and great-grandchildren. Laverne is preceded in death by the love of his life of 50 years Judith and son Ronald. He is survived by his loving children; Michelle Lang (Scott, Brian, Thomas (companion Juan), Jeff (Crystal) and Christopher, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Laverne's life will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid with Father Vincent Clemente officiating.