Mr. Lionel R. Audet

Born in Lewiston, Maine on May 6, 1924 on Hillcrest Street, Lionel attended Holy Cross School and Lewiston High School. Growing up Lionel worked with his father on their land to grow food for the family where he attained his lifelong love of gardening.

He began working at W.S. Libby mill in 1941 before being drafted into the Army in 1942. He served in the European theater as a tank gunner with the Battery A 399th Field Artillery Battalion for 4 years, returning home in 1946. He was very proud of his service and enjoyed sharing his many experiences with his family and friends.

He returned to work at W.S. Libby, moving up through positions until his retirement when he was the superintendent of the mill.

He married Bernadette Jalbert on April 30, 1950. Together they raised a family of 5 sons and made a happy home for them. They were married for 54 years until her death in 2004.

He enjoyed many pursuits: gardening, water skiing, bowling, reading, hunting, playing cards, and traveling. Of all his pursuits the one that brought him so much joy was dancing.

Lionel's greatest love was his family. He was always ready to listen, advise and help in any way he could. His strength, humor, courage and acceptance will always be a part of all his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. He was a lifelong member of Holy Cross parish and a member Knights of Columbus council 106.

He was predeceased by his wife Bernadette and his sons Raymond Audet, Donald Audet and James Audet.

He is survived by his sons Daniel Audet, Roger Audet and his wife Jane, daughters in law Debbie Audet and her husband Carl Cressey, Gail Greeman and her daughter Stacey. Grandchildren Heather Hebert and her husband Jeremy, Jacob Audet, Jessica Audet and her partner Brendan Sheehan, Nicholas Audet and partner Jill Leighton. Great-grandchildren Pearson and Nolan Canty, James Audet and Lilah Hebert.

As well as his devoted companion Ginger Sherman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice by visiting androscoggin.org/donate

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29th from 9AM to 11AM at The Fortin Group Funeral Home in Lewiston, followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 11AM.

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home | 70 Horton Street Lewiston, ME 04240 | (207) 784-4584