LEWISTON — Gerard O. Levesque, 69, of Lewiston passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 19, at Montello Manor in Lewiston.

He was born in Lewiston on April 24, 1948, a son of the late Henri and Jeanne (Groleau) Levesque. He attended local schools, graduating from Lewiston High School in 1966. He then served his country in the U.S. Army serving in Germany and Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Radio Electronic Technical School for two years. He worked at Frank Pomerleau in Augusta for 2 years and then went to work at Bath Iron Works for the next 25 years.

On Aug. 25, 1973, he married his lifelong love, Deborah Lynne Worthington, and together they raised their three boys, Shawn, Keith and Ryan. He was a member of Holy Family Church, the VFW and the American Legion. He truly enjoyed fishing, camping, music, karaoke, swimming, scuba diving and dancing. Even after suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2000, Jerry made an incredible recovery and continued to enjoy many of these activities. Often the life of the party and quick with a joke, Jerry will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.

Gerard is survived by his ex-wife Deborah (Worthington) Levesque; two sons, Keith Levesque and wife, Colette, of Greene, Ryan Levesque of Lewiston; grandchildren, Kayson, Isla and Arya Levesque; a sister, Anita Raymond; brothers, John Levesque and wife, Gaby, Robert St. Pierre and wife, Linda; sister-in-law, Connie Levesque; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Shawn Levesque; a brother, Roland Levesque; and brother-in-law, Robert Raymond.

Please join us in remembering Gerard by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com and share your condolences and fond memories with the family.

Gerard O. Levesque

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