GUERRETTE and CARIBOU – Percy J. Rossignol, 88, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. Percy was born Aug. 15, 1921, in Van Buren, the son of Alfred and Modeste (Cyr) Rossignol. He leaves behind his loving wife of more than 63 years, Rosalie (Dionne). Percy served as an Army medic in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany during World War II. After the war, Percy and Rose were married Aug. 6, 1946. They made their home in Guerrette and raised their seven children there. Percy was hardworking; he farmed for many years and spent many years in the construction field. Even after retirement, he worked during harvest. Percy enjoyed the outdoors particularly gardening, fishing and picking fiddleheads. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie; three sons, Emilio and his wife, Charleen, of Medway, Alfred of Richmond, Va., and Sam and his wife, Carrie, of Hughes Ranch, Colo.; and three daughters, Laurina of Newington, Conn., Dori and her husband, Stan Janiack, of New Britain, Conn., and Joan and her husband, David Martin, of Caribou. Percy is also survived by his grandchildren, Steve Michaud and his wife, Traci, of West Hartford, Conn., Mark Martin and his wife, Sara, of Auburn, Aimee Martin, Renee Martin and Jenna Rossignol, all of New Britain, Conn., Stacy Rossignol of Newington, Conn., Michelle Bouchard and her husband, Kevin, of Falmouth, Chris Martin and his wife, Mona, of Caribou, Michael Rossignol and his wife, Cortney, of Augusta, Jason Rossignol of Richmond, Va., Shawna Rossignol, Ashley Rossignol and Jennifer Rossignol, all of Hughes Ranch, Colo.; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Rose Martin; granddaughter, Dawn Marie Rossignol; and grandson, Scott Allen Martin. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Holy Rosary Church, Caribou, with the Rev. Aaron Damboise, celebrant. After the service there will be a time of refreshments in the church fellowship hall. Committal services will take place in the spring at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to Dawn Marie Rossignol Scholarship Fund, care of Schenck High School, 45 North St., East Millinocket, ME 04430. Friends may share memories and condolences with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
PERCY J. ROSSIGNOL
