Donald R. Rousseau

Auburn - Donald R. Rousseau, 56, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his home Auburn, Maine, surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Don was born on February 8, 1956 in Exeter, New Hampshire, the son of Robert and Gabrielle Ann (Begin) Rousseau. He retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class in June 1994 after 20 years in Air Defense serving in Germany, El Paso, and Colorado Springs. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Sheba. Don had a passion for fly fishing, enjoyed riding his Harley, and was known for his dry sense of humor. Don was a proud member of ProBikers For Life. riding to save the unborn. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pamela Dunn (Brown) Rousseau; son Bill and his wife Amy Rousseau of Lewiston; daughter Erin and her husband Nicholas Theriault of Lewiston; son Robert Rousseau of Fort Stewart, Georgia; grandchildren Logan, Keegan, and Noah Rousseau of Lewiston; brother Michael and his wife Donna Rousseau of Wells; sister Diane Langlois of Newmarket, New Hampshire;, many nieces and nephews;, family in Texas including “Mom” Vicky Stone, brother Duane, and sisters Brenda, Becky, Liz, Lynn, and Roberta; and fishing buddies Eric and Nancy Kwasniewski of Niantic, Connecticut. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Oncology Office and Infusion Center, the M1 staff at Central Maine Medical Center, and Androscoggin Hospice House for their exceptional care. You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Rousseau family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.