LEWISTON – Lionel E. Pelletier, 82, of 950 Sabattus St., died Saturday, March 26, at Ste. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion.

He was born in Lewiston, March 4, 1923, the son of Polydore and Amanda Berube Pelletier. He was educated in Lewiston schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was married June 26, 1948 to Jeannette Gagnon.

He was a hand sewer by trade and was employed at L.L. Bean for a few years then at Quoddy Moc for many years prior to his retirement in 1986.

He was a member of Holy Family Parish and American Legion Post 22 of Lewiston.

He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed helping others and was kind, caring, generous and compassionate. He enjoyed working around the home he was born in, especially working in his backyard. Most importantly, he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and attending their sports events. He will be sadly missed by everyone he touched in his lifetime, however his memories will be held close in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife of Lewiston; a daughter, Joline Gagne and her husband, Maurice, of Lewiston; two sons, Roland of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Richard “J.R.” and his wife, Brenda, of Sabattus; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Gagne of Lewiston, Amy Gagne of Beverly, Mass., Audrey and Tyler Pelletier of Sabattus; three sisters, Sister Irene Pelletier of Waterville, Anita Fillion and her husband, Phil, of Longbeach, Calif., and Muriel Bernier and her husband, Lionel, of Sabattus; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Lucien, Omer and Gerard; and a sister, Laurette Pelletier.