Maurice B. Longchamps

LEWISTON - Maurice B. Longchamps, 77, a resident of 69 Lisbon Rd., Sabattus died Tuesday at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, October 17, 1931, the son of Desire and Irene (Arpin) Longchamps. Maurice was a Naval veteran of the Korean Conflict and was the owner of Longchamps and Sons Excavation where he enjoyed growing his family business which made him most proud. He was an avid horse lover, who especially loved his horse, "Pal", and also enjoyed hunting in the Maine woods. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Lisbon. Survivors include three sons, James Longchamps and wife, Judy of Lewiston; Anthony Longchamps and wife, Christine; and Eric Longchamps and wife Denise all of Greene. Three daughters, Diane LeBlanc and husband, Alan of Lewiston; Debora Lafond and husband, Richard of Greene; and Ann Marie Spofford and husband, Matthew of Auburn. One sister, Shirley St. Cyr of Lewiston, and also surviving are 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, the former Irene Beaule Longchamps who died March 11, 2002, he was predeceased by an adopted brother, Romeo St. Hilaire, and one brother in law, Laurier St. Cyr. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Dr. Seth Gordon for his care and compassion during Dad's illness. LONGCHAMPS died in Lewiston, November 25, 2008, Mr. Maurice B. Longchamps age 77 years a resident of Sabattus. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Maurice's life will be celebrated MONDAY 11:00AM at Holy family Church. Burial will be private at St. Ann's Cemetery, Lisbon. Memorial donations in Maurice's memory may be made to Sabattus Residential Activity Fund 69 Lisbon, Rd., Sabattus, ME 04280. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Arrangements by PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023