LEWISTON- Donald H. Deschamps, 78, of 17 Cassell Street, Lewiston died on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side following a short illness. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on October 22, 1935 the son of the late Harvey A. and Cecile (Maheux) Deschamps and had been a resident of this community for all of his life. He was educated in Auburn schools and attended Edward Little High School.
He had served with the U.S. Army from August 13, 1958 to August 12, 1960. He married the former Rita Y. Roy on October 23, 1965; and she died on July 4, 2007. He was employed as a truck driver for CN Brown Oil for many years until his retirement. Donald enjoyed fishing and liked to visit and spend time with his family and friends. He was a dedicated husband and father. He was a happy and friendly man who was always in good spirits. He is survived by one son David Deschamps of Lewiston; three daughters Debra Patterson and her husband Steve of Camden, South Carolina, Denise Farago and her husband Michael of Hudson, Wisconsin and Dorene Deschamps of Sabattus; two grandchildren Kearstyn and Jordan Hunt of Hudson, Wisconsin; one sister Lorraine Pulsifer of Erwin, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Deschamps- Died in Lewiston Wednesday June 18, 2014. Mr. Donald H. age 78 a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial service honoring Donald’s life will be celebrated on Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Graveside committal services with military honors will be held on Tuesday June 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM till the time of service at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.
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