Mesa, AZ - Leo A. Guay 74 of Lewiston died Sunday September 22, 2019 at his Arizona home following a short illness. Born in Lewiston June 7, 1945 a son of the late Levi & Yvonne Levesque Guay, he graduated from Edward Little High School in the Class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve in the 1125th General Hospital Unit in Auburn.
Mr. Guay devotedly attended the Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leo worked as a meat manager for Shaw's and owned and operated Auburndale Cleaning Center in Auburn with his family for 37 years. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren and helped raise his granddaughter, Samantha. He enjoyed watching the Bruins and Arizona Coyotes, football and Nascar, as well as the many trips to Mesa and the casinos. He will be remembered for being the very best husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Guay is survived by his wife the former Jacqueline Richard whom he married May 20, 1967. Also survived by daughters Sandra, Brenda and Melissa. Grandchildren Samantha, Thomas and Brandon. Also brother Maurice (Jeannette) sister Ann Dufresne (Robert) and sister-in-law Lorraine, brothers-in-law Raymond (Linda), Fr. Normand Richard, Daniel and Ronald (Darlene) Richard, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by his brother, Paul Guay.
The family wishes to thank Cliff and Frances in Arizona for all the help and support given over several years. Also, Roger Bouffard and his Fortin's team, the Mesa Police and Fire Department and emergency crew. Online condolences at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation will be held at Fortin's in Lewiston will be held Monday Sept. 30th from 5 - 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church 607 Sabattus St. Lewiston Tuesday Oct. 1st at 1:00pm . Entombment St. Peter's Cemetery at the St. Louis Garden Mausoleum. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240. (207) 784-4584)
Donations in Mr. Guay's memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942
