RUMFORD — Leo Blouin, 77, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 17, at his residence in South Rumford.

He was born in Rumford, Sept. 17, 1934, a son of Elizear “Henry” and Jeanine (Robert) Blouin. He was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford with the class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Army 229th Signal Corps from 1957 to 1963.

He worked for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford for more than 41 years retiring in 1996 from the Treatment Plant. Following his retirement, he enjoyed family and the outdoors; he enjoyed his fishing and hunting trips at his camp in Coplin Plantation, four wheeling around home, camping and snowmobiling.

In the winter, he enjoyed reading history books, especially about the Civil War. Leo was a member of the Rumford Historical Society and enjoyed sharing the history of Mt. Zircon with anyone who was interested. He was a communicant of the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church in Rumford. He was well-known for his garden that he enjoyed sharing with family and friends.

Leo was married in Rumford, June 8, 1968, to Janette West, who survives of South Rumford.

Other survivors include a daughter, Carol Jones and husband, Trevor, of Gorham along with their children, Collin and Aaron; a son, David, of South Rumford; a brother, Arthur Blouin and wife, Arlene, of Rumford; a sister, Simone Suggs of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and siblings, Roland Blouin, Maurice Blouin, Germaine Blouin, Lucienne Bernard, Sylvio Blouin, and Gabrielle Casey.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.meaderandson.com.