Lewiston- Jirard N. DerBoghosian 91, of Lewiston died, unexpectedly, Friday June 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Haverhill, MA on May 29, 1923 a son of the late Negoghos and Baizor DerBoghosian. He was educated in Massachusetts and then went on to proudly serve his country in The US Navy during WWII. Jerry served on The USS Canberra and his ship was torpedoed during the war. He was the founder of the USS Canberra Reunion Association. Jerry was a very proud Veteran and always tried to keep in touch with the men that served on his ship. Every year he would attend the USS Canberra Reunion. Jerry retired in 1985 after working several years as the business agent and secretary-treasurer for The American Federation of Musicians in Maine. Jerry was now working at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and The Trinity Jubilee Center where he has given many years to help serve the less fortunate in the City of Lewiston. Jerry volunteered for many organizations such as: The United Way, March of Dimes, he was past president of the board of directors of Community Concepts INC. was a past director of the Literacy of Volunteers and volunteered many hours at the Jubilee Center. He was The past Commander of The James B. Longley Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars, was the Adjutant of the American Legion Post #22, a member of the VFW Post 9150, the American War Veterans, the Franco-American War Veterans, a member of the Centre d'Heritage, and a past organizer of the Franco-American Festival. Jerry gave many hours to his community and fellow veterans and never asked for anything in return. He is a big loss to this community and will be missed by all. Jerry loved to spend time at the ocean, traveling, music, and spending time with his family. He leaves three sons, Richard DerBoghosian and wife Stella of Greeneville, Tim DerBoghosian and wife Suzie of Turner, and Kenny DerBoghosian of Lewiston, four step children Peggy Gatchell and husband Richard of Poland, Suzan Bouley and husband Roger of Litchfield, Ronald Sawyer and wife Kit of Auburn and Bill Sawyer and his fiance Gretchen Fall of Albony Township, a sister Zardy Chilingirian of Haverhill, MA, a brother Michael DerBoghosian and wife Mary of Haverhill, MA 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Jane (Donahue) DerBoghosian, whom he married June 21, 1990, and a step daughter Mary Jane Sawyer. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Jerry's life by visiting his guest book at http://www.thefortingroupauburn.com/
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 17, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 247 Bates St. Lewiston, ME. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday June 18, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church 78 Pleasant St. Auburn, ME. Committal will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to The Trinity Jubilee Center 247 Bates St. Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545.
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