SABATTUS — Louis L. Vaillancourt, 74, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 4, surrounded by family following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 19, 1935 in Lewiston, the son of the late Louis & Blanche (Rioux) Vaillancourt. Following graduation from St. Dom’s in 1955, he served in the Army national guard for 10 years.

He married the former Claudette R. Nadeau on Oct. 30, 1965. He was a certified dental technician and worked for Twin City Dental Lab for 20 years. He also worked for Union Water Power and retired from Bates College in 2006, where he worked as a maintenance worker in the library.

A member of Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, he also belonged to the American Legion in Sabattus. He enjoyed walking, traveling, watching TV (especially old war movies, comedies, and the Red Sox), discussing politics, playing cards, music, dancing, and was known for his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Claudette, of Lewiston; one daughter, Kelly Vaillancourt of Turner, and her companion, Maurice Chabot, of Lewiston; one son, Mark, and his wife, Pamela, of Auburn; one granddaughter, Amanda Turner, of Lewiston; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, and friends.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the pulmonary fibrosis foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. You Are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Vaillancourt family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.