Anthony “Tony” Armand Ayotte

LEWISTON – Anthony “Tony” Armand Ayotte, 40, of Lewiston, was tragically taken from this earth far too soon on Saturday Nov. 4, 2023.

Tony was born on Sept. 4, 1983 to Tim and Brenda Ayotte in Lewiston. He attended Lewiston schools and moved on to work in the construction and flooring field. He worked at his brother’s flooring business for many years, spending countless hours together doing the work they loved.

Tony was full of life and loved his family. He never missed a holiday gathering, lobster feed or birthday dinner. While he often “sat back” and took it all in, he always had a way of being a steady presence and making sure to check in and say hello to everyone. Then, his life changed dramatically in July of 2019 when his son Preston was born. From that moment on we had the pleasure of watching Tony become a dad. Nothing had ever brought Tony so much joy as being a dad, and he became the best version of himself any of us had seen. He raised a miniature version of himself; a fun-loving, goofy, sweet, easy-going little man.

Tony is survived by his son, Preston; his parents Tim and Brenda Martin Ayotte of Lewiston; his brother, Jon and his wife Allison and their two children, Easton and Aubree of Minot; his sister, Samantha and her daughter, Willow of Lewiston. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Annette Martin-Cote of Lewiston and his paternal grandmother, Georgette Ayotte also of Lewiston. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles; cousins; and many close friends who were like family to him, including Joseph “Chad” Ruest and Paul Harnden.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, John Ayotte, and maternal grandfather, Burley Martin.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at http://www.albert-burpee.com .

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Albert and Burpee Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private interment services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of the Albert and Burpee Funeral Home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, 782-7201.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a trust fund for his son. Checks may be made out to

Preston Ayotte at Maine family FCU,

or mailed to

P.O. Box 42,

Minot, ME 04258