1959 – 2015
AUBURN — Michael H. Lapierre, 55, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 7.
He was born in Lewiston on June 28, 1959, the son of Raymond and Pauline Roy Lapierre. Michael attended local schools before going to work at Cole Haan shoe shop as a hand stitcher, taking great pride in the work that he did.
Mike was a man that was sometimes seen as rough on the outside but when you got to know him, he was witty, funny and soft as a marshmallow. He loved to hunt and snowmobile with family and friends. Mike was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association and frequently competed successful in many tournaments. He loved being involved in his children and grandchildren’s lives. Playing baseball at ASLL and softball with his brother was also something that he always enjoyed.
Michael is survived by his companion of 29 years, Marie Samson; a daughter, Courtney Charest of Lewiston, and two stepchildren, Amanda Rodriguez and John Samson of Auburn; a brother, Gerald Lapierre of Lewiston; and a sister, Terry Lapierre of Georgia; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Chad Lapierre; and two brothers, Richard and Robert Lapierre.
You are invited to express condolences and pay tribute to Michael’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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