JAY – Felix A. Jacques, 56, of Jay, died on Thursday, Nov. 3, at his home, following a 3 year battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 26, 1949, in Farmington, the son of Rosario “Babe” and Celina (Gallant) Jacques. He graduated from Livermore Falls High School and Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute.

On Aug. 8, 1988, he married Sharon Cook Gonyea in Las Vegas.

He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, Jay. He was a longtime member of the Jay/Livermore Falls Hunting Club and the “200” Club. He was on the board of directors of the Maine Labor Group on Health, a former vice president of the Maine Labor Council and the Maine AFL-CIO. Prior to his employment at International Paper Co., he was employed by Lawrence McNear as a carpenter and worked with his brother, Roland, installing swimming pools. He also was employed at Foss’ Jewelry Store in Livermore Falls for a number of years.

He was a proud union member and former president of Local 14 in Jay. At the time of his illness, he was an international representative of the United Steel Workers (Pace International, Area 1). He was a former secretary, executive vice president and president of Local 14 in Jay.

He was best described as a “definite people person.” He made friends easily and enjoyed talking to everyone. His one passion was his 1970 Chevy Yenko, which was his pride and joy. He also enjoyed ice fishing, bird watching, boating and snowmobiling at their camp in New Hampshire. Everyone was always welcome there.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, of Jay, he is survived by his sons, Peter and Paul, both of Rindge, N.H.; his siblings and their spouses, Norman Jacques, Pauline Fournier, Patty and Ed Doiron, Roger and Barbara Jacques, Gloria Jacques, Theresa Pomeroy, Ann and Barry Hammond and Celina and Brent Gay; his stepson, Jason and and his wife, Lindsay Gonyea; a special little neighbor, Brianna; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; four brothers, Ronald, Peter, Roland and Bernard; one sister, Jeannine; and his stepson, Klein Lowell IV.