Donald M. Levesque

Auburn - Donald M. Levesque, age 57, of Highland Ave. in Lewiston, passed away Thursday, February 18th at The Hospice House with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lewiston June 27, 1958, the only child born to Maurice and Gertrude (Morin) Levesque. Don attended St. Peter's School and graduated from St. Dominic's High School. On June 21, 1986 he married the love of his life, Susan Applegarth of Auburn and together they raised their two children, Scott and Sarah. He started his career as a Driver/Salesman at Eastern Distributors then went to Seltzer and Rhydholm before becoming a cutter at Supreme Slipper. He then spent twenty six years as a Driver/Salesman at Hostess Brands. Don was a loving, devoted, and hardworking husband and father who will be dearly missed. Don's greatest achievement was being a dedicated father to Scott and Sarah. He coached his children's teams at Elliot Avenue Little League, South Lewiston Little League, South Lewiston Softball and LAYSA. He proudly served his son and the Lewiston High School Music Association Band Boosters for four years. He planned his summer vacation around summer band camp to make sure instruments were transported and water and snacks were served. He enthusiastically sat through four dance recitals a year for thirteen years cheering on his daughter. Among his other favorite enjoyments were family game night, bowling, camping with his family and friends, snowmobiling and playing in the men's softball league. He also spent many hours playing with his cats Belle, Ozzy, Oscar, and Felix. He leaves behind his wife Susan Levesque, his son Scott Levesque and his daughter Sarah Levesque, all of Lewiston; his father Maurice Levesque of Poland; his brother-in-law Dave (Lori) Applegarth; his sisters-in-law Kathy (Wally) Brown, Andrea Gauthier, Sally (Scott) Gelinas, Nancy (Kevin) Norcross and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Don was predeceased by his mother Gertrude Levesque, his grandparents Edward and Deneige Levesque and Charles and Bernadette Morin. The family would like to thank the staff of M1, M2, T3 and ED of CMMC, the staff of Androscoggin Home Care, the staff of United Ambulance, the staff of the Hospice House, and Dr. William Pond for the exceptional care they extended to Don and his family.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Don's family by visiting their online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

A Memorial Service will take place in the funeral home on Fri. 11 AM followed by committal prayers at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may make donations in Don's memory to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240 or to Alzheimer's Association of Maine, 383 U.S. Rt. 1 , Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074 or visit www.alz.org/maine. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545