Romeo L. Clavet

He was born in Skowhegan Maine on December 4, 1935 a son of the late Lucien and Stephanie (Bouchard) Clavet and has been a life long resident of Lewiston. He served in the United States Army in 1954 and received an Honorable discharge in 1955. On May 21 of that same year he married his beautiful and loving bride Yvette Marie Tardif and the two started a family together.

He was the oldest of 7 children and was called upon at a young age to help support his family. After finishing the fifth grade he began working with all his uncle’s roofing for Hannel Brothers. He worked many odd jobs as a young boy picking beans and working construction were just a few. In the mid 50’s he opened the first Shell Gas Station on Main St. Then he opened his own Tavern. He was known to play big brother and was there to defend his siblings if ever they were in need. In his adult life he became a foreman for Sableman Plastics and remained in the heel industry until his retirement. He always made sure his siblings had employment. At one time all of his siblings worked for him. It was not uncommon for him to work 2 jobs. He walked to work most days, even during blizzards. This was ironic as there was no car he could not fix. This came in handy as he traded in used cars and could be found on Perley St. dropping in a new motor and doing many other repairs. Romeo was a former member of the Elks Club and Eagles Club where he had many friends. His family would like to thank his special friends from the Elks and Eagles with a very special thanks to his friend Jane. Jane visited Romeo nightly to watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.

Romeo is survived by and was the proud father of his son Romeo “Pete” Clavet and wife Denise, who has shown much love and care for him over the years, of Lewiston, and his daughters; Jacqueline Stowe-Davis and husband Glenn of Sabattus, Joann Shaw and husband Tony of Williston, VT, Sandra Volkernick and husband Mike of Cape Coral, Florida, and Mona Gladu and husband Bob of Leeds. He leaves behind six grandchildren; Katrina, Matt, and Ben Stowe and Katy and Emily Shaw as well as his great- grandchildren; Marlee Stowe and Logan Therrien. He is also survived his brothers; Normand (Pauline) Clavet of Lewiston, Paul Clavet of Arkansas, and Lucien (Connie) Clavet of Lewiston along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Yvette, sisters, Louise Woodard and Muriel Bouchard, a brother Roland Clavet and his granddaughter Jessica Lynne Clavet.

Online Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

FUNERAL NOTICE:

CLAVET---Romeo L., 80, of Lewiston died December 24, 2015. Per the family’s wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial will take place alongside his wife at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a donation in his name to: Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.