Raymond J.p. Laverdiere

LEWISTON- Raymond J.P. Laverdiere, 78, a resident of Lewiston died Saturday evening June 5, 2010 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston on June 10, 1931 the son of Henri and Marianne (Lessard) Laverdiere and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He attended Lewiston schools. He then was employed for Federal Shoe in Lewiston. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950 to 1954 where he made sergeant and was in the Korean War. He co-owned and operated Gene's Corner Store from 1955 till 1974. He married the former Murielle Mercier on June 8, 1957, who died on December 1, 2005. He started Able Power Rooter with co-owner Fern Forgue and Rudy Laverdiere in 1969. Ray enjoyed his summer camp and boat rides and spending time with his children and grandchildren.He was very active with the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul Prince of Peace Parish with the food pantry, serving at Mass, organizing alter servers and greeting at Mass. He is survived by one daughter Anita Richards and her husband Tim of Auburn; three sons Ronald Laverdiere of Lewiston, Richard Laverdiere and his wife Kelly of Lewiston and Roland Laverdiere and his wife Kim of Greene; one sister Therese Provencher of Auburn; five grandchildren Melissa Leavitt and her husband Jamison of Minot, Ryan Richards and his wife Mihoko of Lewiston, Lysa Laverdiere of Lewiston and Riley and Lotus Laverdiere both of Greene; one great grandchild Kennedy Leavitt of Minot; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by three sisters Annie Morin, Juliette Berube and Rita Laverdiere; and by four brothers Henry, Leonel, Albert and Rodolphe Laverdiere. The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Kappelman and his staff for the excellent care they have given to Ray throughout the years. NOTICE Laverdiere- Died in Lewiston Saturday June 5, 2010. Mr. Raymond J.P. age 78 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Raymond's life will be celebrated on Wednesday 11AM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul upper church of the Prince of Peace Parish. Committal services with military honors will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Raymond's memory to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.