LewistoN – Aurelien “Babe” Larochelle, 80, of 186 Rosedale St., passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Oct. 25, at his home.

He was born in Beauceville, P.Q., Canada, on Jan. 6, 1928, the son of Leon and Marie-Florence (Latullippe) Larochelle. He attended St. Peter’s School. He married Anita Angers on July 4, 1959, at Holy Cross Church. They enjoyed 44 years together.

Babe retired from Crest Shoe after 42 years of service and later worked as a custodian at Sears for 14 years. He was an active member of Holy Cross Church and was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, council 106, for over 25 years.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a friendly and outgoing man who was very giving of his time. Being a skilled carpenter, he often volunteered to help others.

A lifelong sports fan, he especially enjoyed the Lewiston Maineiacs and the Red Sox. He was also an avid bowler.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his two daughters, Suzanne Larochelle of Auburn and Sonia Whitehouse and her husband, Timothy, of Sanford; his three sons, Andre Larochelle and his wife, Lee, of Suffield, Conn., and Brian Larochelle and Denis Larochelle, both of Lewiston; his eight grandchildren, Stephanie Bellemore and her husband, Adam, of Lewiston, Aurelie Swasey and her husband, Jason, of Kittery, Renee and Aaron Delcourt both of Auburn, Anna, Tatum, Cedric and Paularose Larochelle, all of Suffield, Conn.; great-grandchildren Ryan and Isaac Bellemore, Lilly-Anne and Sophia Swasey. He is also survived by his sister Lucienne and her husband, Lucien Poisson; brother Jean and his wife, Marguerite Larochelle; sister-in-law Rita Angers; brothers-in-law Gerard Leblanc and Normand Angers, all of Lewiston; sister-in-law Jeannette Larochelle of Kennebunk; and by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anita (Angers) whom he married on July 4, 1959, and who died in 2004; and his son Stephen, who died in 1969.