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Don was the proud and loving father to Donald K. Levasseur and his wife, Michele, and Brian Levasseur and his wife, Kelly, all of Stratford. Affectionately known to his five grandchildren as "Bampie," he cherished the time he spent with Amber, Autumn, Austin, Cody, and Britney.
Born and raised in New Bedford, Mass., Don moved to Fairfield in 1964. Before going to work for the Town of Fairfield, he served in the Army for several years between the Korean and Vietnam wars.
While employed with the Fairfield Department of Public Works, Don had been a mechanic and heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1995 with 26 years of dedication to his job. In 1992, he was recognized by the Fairfield Fire Department for his part in evacuating beach residents caught in a winter storm flood.
Donald had a passion for saltwater, never wanting to be too far away from the sound, and preferably fishing on it. He docked his trusty boat, "Sweeper," in Fairfield Marina, and held the unofficial title of "first in and last out."
Don was a member of the Fairfield and Bridgeport Boat Owners Associations, and Fayerweather Yacht Club, often helping organize the Inter-Club Bluefish Tournament. In addition to his sons and grandchildren, Don enjoyed sharing his fishing skills with inner city children as a volunteer for a mentoring program.
While his sons were growing up, he happily involved himself as a coach in the Fairfield Little League, and was a leader for the We-Belows and Boy Scout troops at First Church.
A celebration of Donald's life will be held on Friday, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. David Spollett officiating in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. (Please enter using the Brick Walk or Patriot Plaza driveways). Friends may greet his family from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Yale Cancer Clinic, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 208028, New Haven, CT 06520.
To sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Bob (Bubba) Boroskey
September 30, 2008
To The Levasseur Family
I am sorry to hear that Don has past away. I worked with him for years at the town. He was a nice guy with a big heart. He had his share of illnesses and still had a positive attitude. My sympathies are with all of you
Joshua I. Garcia
September 7, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
September 7, 2008
Sorry about your loss. Thinking about you all.
Much aloha,
Cindy Iodice
Erika & Anthony Psacharopoulos
September 6, 2008
Dear Lavessuer Family, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Love, Erika (Anderson)and Anthony Psacharopoulos
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Karen Connelly
September 5, 2008
Dear Don and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss.... My thoughts are with you.
Karen Bilyard Connelly
Jennifer Toth-Krygier Terifay
September 5, 2008
Brian, Kelly, Don & Michele,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Angela Armstrong
September 5, 2008
Dear Levasseur Family:
My deepest sympathy and love to you all. Ann and Don were very good friends to me and I just loved Don. May you know that my prayers are with you all.
Love, Angie Armstrong
Elaine Goncalves
September 5, 2008
Kelly, Bri, Don and Mrs. Levasseur: We are truly sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy. Love Elaine and Little Joe
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
September 5, 2008
Offering our sympathies at this time.
Dawn Weldy
September 5, 2008
Brian, Kelly, Cody, Brit and The Levasseur Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I thought Don was a very strong and courages person. I know he will be missed terribly by all of you. Although he is no longer with you, he will forever have a space in your hearts.
Dawn, Tom, Tommy and Michael
Chantel
September 4, 2008
Dear Levasseur family: Having known him was a privilege and he will be sorely missed by me. I truly adored him! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love to you all.
Colleen Tarpey
September 4, 2008
Mrs. Levasseur & Family-
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Mr. Levasseur. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. Colleen
Susan Bot
September 4, 2008
Kelly, Brian, and family-
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He fought the hardest battle for a very long time. I remember him coming into URI to pick up Cody and Britney and he was always very pleasant. May he rest in peace.
Know you are in my prayers,
Melissa Biro
September 4, 2008
Don, Brian, and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you gain strength through you family, friends, and loved ones during this time of sorrow.
Aloha,
Melissa Biro (Missy)
Douglas Anderson
September 4, 2008
Our sincerest condolences. Love, Doug and Karen Anderson
Dave and Joan
September 4, 2008
Dear Don, Michelle and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Aileen Burgos
September 4, 2008
To the Levasseur family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Although I did not have the pleassure of knowing Mr Levasseur, he sounds like a wonderful person that will be greatly missed.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
God bless.
Laura Murillo
September 4, 2008
To the family:
My sympathy goes out to you all. May the good Lord give you strength and may you find comfort in eachother. Love never dies and memories are forever. Another angel watching from above, may he rest in peace.
Thoughs and prayer are with you all
Karen Santo
September 4, 2008
Dear Don, Brian and families,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Karen (Koolis) Santo and
Michael & Joanne Koolis
Rich Biro
September 4, 2008
Mrs Levasseur, Don & Michelle, Brian & Kelly:
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Levasseur. My sympathy to your family. May peace be with you knowing he is in a better place now.
john haray
September 3, 2008
brian,don and family,
I feel your pain. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Mary Munson
September 3, 2008
Mrs. LaVasseur,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Donnie was one of the best. May you find comfort in your memories. Embrace each other, God never meant for you to deal with this alone that's why you have your wonderful family and friends to help see you through. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family. Sincerely, Mary Munson
Mary Munson
September 3, 2008
Brian, Kelly, Brit and Cody,
Your Dad, Grandfather was a good guy. He'd love to sit and greet everyone at DD, he is one of the most friendly people I've ever met. A man who adores his family, loves being outdoors on the boat and oh yeah don't forget fishing...he taught DJ a lot about that. I understand how u are feeling, losing someone you love is heartbreaking. Hopefully the memories that you have will sustain you through this most difficult time. May God's peace be with you. All my Love, Moo
Donald Worth Sr.
September 3, 2008
To the Levasseur family, my deepest sympathy- To Don Sr. calm seas and fair winds and a safe trip home.
Maggie Salamon
September 3, 2008
To the Levasseur Family:
Sorry for your loss. I know Don from Duchess, Dunkin Donuts, Boat Marina where Don loved to fish.
He was a great guy.
Amy Reddick
September 3, 2008
TO: Brian & Kelly
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian and Eileen Judd
September 3, 2008
Our sympathy to the entire Levasseur family. May memories and good times help get you through the sad ones.
Brian,Aimee Haray
September 3, 2008
Don,Brian and family we are very sorry for your loss.
Tony Costello
September 3, 2008
Mrs. Levasseur, Don & Michelle, Brian & Kelly:
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Love, Tony & Carissa
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