Rose Marie Levasseur

LEWISTON – Rose Marie Levasseur, 81, passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s D’Youville Pavilion. Rose was born on Nov. 23, 1944, in Chisholm, to the late Adalbert and Alice (Beaudette) Fortier.

She attended St. Rose of Lima Elementary School and graduated from the Academy of St. Joseph in South Berwick in 1963. Rose went on to St. Mary’s School of Nursing and graduated in 1966 before beginning her career as a dedicated registered nurse.

Rose worked as a long-term care nurse at D’Youville Pavilion for several decades and was very proud of her nursing career.

Rose married Lucien “Vince” Levasseur on Sept. 10, 1966, and settled in Lewiston after proudly building the family home where Rose was still residing before her passing. Vince and Rose shared 48 wonderful years of marriage.

In her free time, Rose deeply enjoyed the time spent with her family. She cherished her grandchildren and was so happy to have been able to meet and spend time with her great-granddaughter. Her love for cooking contributed to so many wonderful and special holidays in her home.

Rose is survived by her children, Angie Woodhead and husband Andy, Lisa Levasseur Berlinger and husband Robert, and Vince Levasseur and wife Ann-Marie; her grandchildren, Adam Levasseur, Kelsey Rose Peterson and husband Matt, Zachary Levasseur, Brittany Woodhead, Joshua Levasseur, and Lucas and Olivia Berlinger; as well as one great-granddaughter, Paisley Rose Levasseur; and her siblings Connie Pinette and Paul Fortier.

She was predeceased by her husband, Vince Levasseur; her siblings, Julienne Bubier, Eloise Vachon, Roger Fortier, Irene LaBranche, Romeo Fortier, and Florence Labrecque.

Rose’s visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, from 3 to 5:15 p.m. at the Fortin & Pinette Group, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston. Her service will follow immediately after visitation, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Beacon Hospice, who lovingly cared for Rose for over a year in her home, as well as D’Youville Pavilion, who provided care for her in the final days of her life. In the last three years of her life, there were many family members and special friends who made it possible for her to live independently in the home that she loved and adored so much.

Arrangements are in the care of The Fortin & Pinette Group, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beacon Hospice at http://www.harborfoundation.com