LEWISTON — Brian J. Boudreau, 64, of Turner, passed away on Oct. 6, after a brief battle with cancer. He died peacefully in the arms of his partner and love of his life, Debra “Roy” Payeur, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Waterville, Nov. 24, 1947, the son of Gerald J. and Constance A. “Breton” Boudreau. Brian graduated from Waterville High School. He was a mechanic for Pullen Ford for 19 years and was manager of shipping and receiving for Augusta Ford for 12 years. He also worked in mental health through ASI in Farmington.
He enjoyed fishing with his sister and brother-in-law down the Kennebec River to Wiscasset and Bath. He also enjoyed hunting, was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing many things. He was very family oriented, a big tease, loving and always ready for a laugh.
He is survived by his daughter, Brandi-Jo Boudreau and partner, Michael Webber; ex-wife, Jo Ann “Bard” Boudreau; sons, Dale Pelletier of Portland and Wayne Pelletier and wife, Michelle, of Florida; daughters, Sharon Smith and husband, Jim, of Vassalboro and Robin Camfferman of New Sharon; two granddaughters, Sydnei S. Boudreau and Cholage N. Boudreau and partner, David Greene, of Cumberland; great-grandson, Jonah Greene; and many other grandchildren, nephews, nieces and greats; four brothers, Clark J. and wife, Jean, of Maryland, Douglas J. and wife, Eyncca, of Arizona, Alan J. of Byron and Everett J., of Nevada; and a sister, Celeste Ann “Boudreau” Plaisted and husband, Brian, of South China.
He was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, Francis J. Boudreau.
We would like to thank CMMC and St. Mary’s Hospital staff, especially Dr. Pandy and Jennifer Hazen, RN, oncology navigator.
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