AUBURN – Joseph E. Theriault, 82, of Lisbon Falls, died on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Hospice House.

He was born on Aug. 26, 1924, in Westbrook, the son of Frank and Anna Theriault. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, and retired after 30 years at Central Maine Power in Yarmouth, where he was a steam plant engineer.

He spent most of his adult life sailing on Casco Bay; a passion that started during his years as a Merchant Mariner. A self-taught musician, he was also a devoted accordion player. He was a member of the band Raattikkoon, and was known as “The Old Port Busker.”

He is survived by his wife, Frances Theriault of Lisbon Falls; his children, Peter Theriault, and his wife, Mona, of West Rockport, Mark Theriault of Sumner and Susan Lavers of Lewiston; his grandson, Anthony Theriault of Lisbon; and two sisters, Ernestine Pecararo of Westbrook and Rita Oakham of Portsmouth, R.I.