Ernest "AL" Legere

He was born in Rumford Maine on February 18, 1939 a son of William and Florida (Langteigne) Legere.

AL was educated in Rumford Schools and was a graduate of Stephen’s High School Class of 1957.

He was employed for 40 years with the Rumford Paper Mill.

He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.

AL married Shirley (Belskis) while serving the Army; together they have celebrated 53 years of marriage.

After retirement they spent 16 years as snowbirds in Englewood Florida.

He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior.

AL was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles.

He developed a love for Golf achieving 3 holes in one. He also loved bowling, basketball, playing horseshoes and playing poker.

AL loved woodworking, landscaping, remodeling, and always found a way to make something out of nothing.

Surviving are his wife Shirley (Belskis) Legere of Rumford; four children, Donna Luck and husband Richard of Claverack, NY, Brenda Knox and companion Al Lloyd of Rumford, Michael Legere and wife Suzanne of Rumford and Jerry Legere and wife Christine of Portland; a sister Odie Cayer of Palmetto, Florida; two brothers, J. William “Bill” Legere and wife Dot of Colorado Springs, CO, and Roger Legere and wife Francoise of Tarpon Springs, FL; twelve grandchildren, Steven, Rich, Nicholas, Jeremy, Brittany, Sadie, Ben, Nate, Matthew, Elaina, Andrew and Alison; a great grandchild Gannon; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and a sister Jeannine Belskis.

If so desired contribution’s in AL’s memory may be made to the ALS Association 1275 K Street NW Suite 250 Washington, DC 20005 www.alsa.org