1958 – 2016
AUBURN — Donald M. Levesque, 57, of Highland Avenue, Lewiston, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, at The Hospice House with his loving family by his side.
Don was born June 27, 1958, in Lewiston, the only child born to Maurice and Gertrude (Morin) Levesque.
Don attended St. Peter’s School and graduated from St. Dom’s High School. He married the love of his life, Susan Applegarth of Auburn, on June 21, 1986, and together they raised their two children, Scott and Sarah.
He started his career as a driver/salesman at Eastern Distributors then went to Seltzer and Rydholm before becoming a cutter at Supreme Slipper. He then spent 26 years as a driver/salesman at Hostess Brands.
Don was a loving, devoted, and hardworking husband and father who will be dearly missed. Don’s greatest achievement was being a dedicated father to Scott and Sarah. He coached his children’s teams at Elliot Avenue Little League, South Lewiston Little League, South Lewiston Softball and LAYSA. He proudly served his son, and the Lewiston High School Music Association Band Boosters, for four years. He planned his summer vacation around summer band camp to make sure instruments were transported and water and snacks were served. He enthusiastically sat through four dance recitals a year for 13 years cheering on his daughter. Among his other favorite enjoyments were family game night, bowling, camping with his family and friends, snowmobiling and playing in the men’s softball league. He also spent many hours playing with his cats, Belle, Ozzy, Oscar and Felix.
He leaves behind his wife, Susan Levesque; his son, Scott Levesque, and his daughter, Sarah Levesque, both of Lewiston; his father, Maurice Levesque of Poland; his brother-in-law Dave Applegarth, and wife Lori; his sisters-in-law Kathy Brown and husband, Wally, Andrea Gauthier, Sally Gelinas and husband, Scott, and Nancy Norcross and husband Kevin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Don was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude Levesque; his grandparents, Edward and Deneige Levesque, and Charles and Bernadette Morin.
The family would like to thank the staff of M1, M2, T3 and ED of Central Maine Medical Center, the staff of Androscoggin Home Care, the staff of United Ambulance, the staff of the Hospice House, and Dr. William Pond for the exceptional care they extended to Don and his family.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Don’s family by visiting their online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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