PRESQUE ISLE – Gerald J. LeVasseur, 70, passed away June 25, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Limestone. Gerald was one of eight children to Luke and Artheline (Madore) LeVasseur.
Gerald worked for 23 years as a service station manager for MPG Inc. on Main Street, Presque Isle. He then worked all over Aroostook County for Irving Oil, managing service stations for them as well. Gerald could make just about anything out of wood. He had a large woodshop at his home where he had made hope chests, furniture, shelves and swings to name just a few.
Everything he made had a heart marked on it as his woodworking signature.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosalie Mae (Doak) LeVasseur; three daughters, Sally J. and her husband, the Rev. Bruce Blakney, of Washburn, Laurie and her husband, Donald Hoey, of Thomasville, N.C., and Gerry and her husband, Jeffery Bubar, of Brewer; and a son, Larry and his wife, Lynn LeVasseur, of Portland.
He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by five sisters, Lillian LeVasseur of Mechanicsville, N.Y., Velma Lovelette of Raymond, Suzanne and her husband, Steve Cole, of Bangor, Linda and her husband, Ken Tilsley, of Fort Fairfield and Patty and her husband, Glen Nielson, of Ashland; and a brother, Roland and Kitty LeVasseur of Presque Isle. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces and nephews; and a special friend of the family, Ramona Alley of Washburn. Gerald was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Norman LeVasseur of Dansville, N.Y.
Friends and family may call noon-2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Duncan Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, where a service will begin
2 p.m. A reception will be after the services at the funeral home. There will be a private interment at Johnson Cemetery at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at
www.duncan-graves.com.