Joseph "George" Cloutier

AUBURN: Joseph “George” Cloutier, 86, of Lewiston passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 at the Hospice House in Auburn with his family by his side. He was born in Lewiston on January 28, 1929 a son of the late Francois and Helene (Bourassa) Cloutier. He grew up in the Lewiston area and attended local schools there. In his late teens, George was drafted by the United States Army and proudly served his country for two years. After exiting the military, he worked various jobs including being a machine operator for Pioneer Plastics. During that time, he married Irene (Madore) Cloutier on August 29, 1969.

George will always be remembered for his joy of helping out his sisters, brother and his family. He was always known for being a genuinely nice, kind hearted person. He is survived by his son Richard Corriveau of Buckfield as well as his siblings; Helene Lapointe of Auburn, Elise Hamel of Lewiston, Claudette Martel and her husband Gerald of Auburn and Noel Cloutier and his wife Yuri of Danbury, CT. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife Irene and a brother, Paul Cloutier. Condolences may be shared with George’s family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com A Liturgy of the Word will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Thursday January 28, 2016 at 10am followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in his memory to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584