LEWISTON – Emilio “Jean” Jalbert, 81, of Boone Avenue in Auburn, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 27, at d’Youville Pavilion with his family at his side.

He was born in Lewiston on Jan. 5, 1924, a son of Emilio L. and Simonne (Desjardins) Jalbert. He was educated in local schools and remained a lifelong resident of this community.

On May 30, 1944, he married Violet Geerling in Bradenton, Fla., and they eventually settled in Lewiston-Auburn to raise their family.

Jean was a veteran of the military, having served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After his discharge from the service, he began what was a long career as a self-employed building contractor in Lewiston and Auburn until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Louis Church, the DAV, VFW and the CBI. His greatest enjoyment was always spending good times with his family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends.

He also liked traveling, and he and his wife enjoyed spending time in Florida. Many pleasant summer days were spent at the family camp in Greenwood. He also enjoyed tending to his flower gardens and bird-watching. In addition, he was an avid reader, especially of history.

He is survived by his wife, Violet; four daughters, Jane Laplante and husband, Bert, of Lewiston, Rebecca Stevens and husband, William, of Sabattus, Julia Jalbert of Ludlow, Mass., and Jennifer Bilodeau and husband, Michael, of Mechanic Falls; three sons, Jean Jalbert and wife, Donna, John Jalbert and wife, Connie, of Auburn, and Jack Jalbert, also of Auburn; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Jean Marie; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth.

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