Larry J. Chute
1939 – 2009
LEWISTON—- Known to many in the 12 Hour Club as “Larry C”, Larry J. Chute died Dec. 8, at Central Maine Medical Center of respiratory failure.
He was born in Freeport, July 2 , 1939, the son of Roy Chute and Marguerite “Sennett” Chute. Educated in Sabattus, he joined the Army in 1955, where he served his country proudly for nine years. Upon his discharge, he located to Atlanta, Ga., until he came home to Maine in 1976.
He spent many years as an auto mechanic and service manager before an accident permanently impaired his ability to work. He was a simple but practical man in life who enjoyed lobster rolls, scallops, a good cup of coffee, NASCAR, the Red Sox and the Patriots.
Anyone who knew him from the 12 hour club years ago knew his passion for staying sober and to help others find their path by sharing his journey with them. Anyone who wanted the truth from him – got it whether they liked it or not.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Patricia “Hopkins” Chute, whom he married in 1988, “Patty” as he called her, became a true partner in his life and his death. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Tamiko White and her husband, Brian, of Stockbridge, Ga.; a son, Barry Wayne Chute; his other daughter, Robin Denise Chute; three sisters, Silvia Levasseur of Sabattus, Josephine Sanford of Milo and Linda Rancourt of Lewiston; one grandson, Roger Blake White; Larry’s adopted son, David Levasseur of Sabattus; his cousin, Robert Chute; three stepchildren, Jacqueline Smith of Topsham, David Marquis of Lewiston and Peter Marquis of Old Orchard Beach.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Allen.
“Larry C and Patty C” would like to extend special thanks to the Intensive Care Unit Emergency Department and 2nd floor Orthopedics of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and all his doctors. These are amazing experienced professionals who never forgot that “dignity and respect” are as important a prescription for their patients in healing as in dying. To the staff at the ICU we want to thank-you all.