Gerard St. Laurent
LEWISTON – Gerard St. Laurent “Gerry” of Lewiston, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 7, 1942, in Lewiston to Leo St. Laurent and Yvonne (Grenier) St. Laurent. He was a lifelong resident of Lewiston.
Gerry was known for having an incredible work ethic, a great sense of humor and in-depth conversations about science and the universe.
He started working as a young man at Woolworths Department Store and became the manager of the lunch counter at the age of 18. He worked many years in the Lewiston textile industry. In 1972 he joined his brother, Conrad, and started their own construction company, St. Laurent Brothers, Inc. Around town they became known as “The Brothers”. In 1978 “The Brothers” expanded their business to purchasing, renovating and managing several rental properties in Lewiston.
He was a member and range officer at the Androscoggin Fish and Game Association. He was a member and instructor for the National Rifle Association (NRA).
He became a pilot at the age of 52 and enjoyed flying his own plane. He was excellent at trap shooting and enjoyed friendly competitions. He was very artistic from a young age and exceptional at sketching and painting beautiful art.
He is survived by his only sibling, his loving brother, Conrad. They were each other’s best friends their entire life.
He is also survived by his beloved children, his daughter, Theresa St. Laurent Rodrigue (husband Jay), his son, Dan St. Laurent, his son, Nathan Francis (wife Chrissy). In addition he leaves behind his grandchildren, Ryan Kimball, Brandon Kimball (wife Carlee), Nicole Rodrigue, and Connor Francis, one great-grandchild, Bradlee Kimball, and two nieces, Claire St. Laurent and Ann St. Laurent Footer.
He was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter, Carmen, his beloved wife, Judith, and for the past decade his loving companion, Sheila Longway.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his daughter, Theresa, for being his personal caregiver during his declining health.
Funeral services honoring Gerard’s life will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit beginning one hour prior to services. All attendees are required to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. Live webcasting of services and sharing of memories may be viewed at http://www.lynchbrothers.com