Richard M. LaBrecque

He was born in Lewiston October 23, 1939, the son of Bertrand and Fernande (Bernatchez) LaBrecque.

Richard grew up in New Auburn, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School. Following school, he worked for his family at the former LaBrecque Variety in Lewiston eventually becoming the owner for many years until it closed in the late 1970’s. He went on to work for many years at Lewiston Water Department as a meter reader until his retirement in 1999.

Following retirement, he worked part time at various local businesses in Lewiston. He enjoyed cooking, family outings, and his four grandsons.

Survivors include three daughters, Anne Bergeron and companion Mike Pelletier of Auburn, Lisa Pomerleau and husband Armand of Sabattus, and Julie LaBrecque and husband Christopher Mitchell of Winterport. Two sisters, Diane Doyon and husband Donald, and Suzanne Dubois and husband Denis all of Lewiston. Also surviving are four grandsons, Zak Bergeron and wife Ashley, Noah and Alex Pomerleau, and Wyatt Stearns.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline (Vachon) LaBrecque in 2013.

The family would like to thank the Staff at Marshwood Health Care as well as the staff at Central Maine Medical Center during his illness.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com

LABRECQUE died in Lewiston October 13, 2017, Mr. Richard M. LaBrecque age 77 years a resident of Sabattus.

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Richard’s life will be held TUESDAY October 17th 11:00AM at Holy Family Church.

Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to visit Monday October 16th from 6-8PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.