Mr. Khoun Phavorabouth

April 14, 1930 - May 21, 2013

Khoun Phavorabouth Active in Lao Community LOWELL—Khoun Phavorabouth, the beloved husband of Khamtip Phavorabouth, and a resident of the Highlands neighborhood, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at a local nursing home. He was 83 years old. Khoun was born in Laos on April 14, 1930, eldest son of the late Manh and Khane Phavorabouth. He was educated in Laos and following primary and secondary school, enlisted in the Lao Royal Army. Khoun was a Lieutenant Colonel in the military. He married Khamtip and together had three daughters and two sons. Khoun and his family immigrated to the United States for a better life, and settled in Lowell in April of 1986. He was employed in the electronics manufacturing industry, and retired as a foreman. Khoun was very active in the Lao Community of Lowell. He was a Senior Councilor of the Wat Lao Mixayaram of New England in Lowell. Khoun was a quiet, peaceful, friendly man. He enjoyed spending time outside gardening and walking the dogs. A true family man, Khoun loved his wife, children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife Khamtip, Mr. Phavorabouth is survived by his five children, Dolavanh Phavorabouth, Steven Phavorabouth, Monique Cole and her husband Montgomery, Jonathan Phavorabouth, all of Lowell, and Christina Phouthakio and her husband Vasana of Milwaukee, WI; five grandchildren, Darren, Justin, and Alena Phouthakio, and Maximillian and Griffin Cole; a sister, Phouthorn Toury of Georgia, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE PHAVORABOUTH—In Lowell, May 21, 2013 at a local nursing home, Khoun Phavorabouth, 83, beloved husband of Khamtip Phavorabouth. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013 from 4 until 8 P.M. Traditional Buddhist Funeral Service will begin on SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, 2013 at 7 A.M. in the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Procession to Linwood Crematory, 41 John Ward Ave, Haverhill. Services will continue in the Chapel at 9 A.M. and conclude with cremation. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com