LEWISTON – Patrick J. Pelletier, 81, of 225 Old Greene Rd., Lewiston, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

He was born in St. Quentin, New Brunswick, on Nov. 9, 1922, the the son of Antoine and Marie-Anne Fournier Pelletier. He was educated in schools in New Brunswick. He worked for Pontiac Center as a mechanic for 30 years, and 13 years with the Lewiston Public Works as a second shift foreman in the heavy equipment department, from where he retired.

He was a member of Holy Family Church.

He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, gardening and quality time with his family.

He is survived by a son, Stanley and his wife, Doris Pelletier, of Lewiston; two daughters, Shirley Estes of Lewiston, and Linda Hayes and her companion, Linda Arris, of Auburn; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife; his youngest son, Mark; three brothers, Laurent, Percy, and Alphee; and three sisters, Rita, Bertha, and Marielle.