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Albert Lessard Obituary
He was born in Sanford on May 16, 1929, son of Lea (Gagnon) and Adrian J. Lessard.
Albert served in the U.S. Navy just after World War II.
Albert worked at the Goodall Mills Pioneer Plastics until the company relocated to Auburn. While at Pioneer Plastics, he served as president of the AFL CIO Local 70. He also worked at the York County Court House.
He was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He enjoyed hunting and sports. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.
Albert is predeceased by his wife, Madeleine B. Fontaine Lessard; his parents; his sister, Rose Sheltra; and his brother, Robert J. Lessard.
He is survived by his daughters: Cynthia Yeram and her husband, Gerry, of Acton; LeeAnn McIntosh and her husband, William, of Lebanon; Catherine Alejo and her husband, Jose, of Texas; and Denise Rockwell and her companion, Pete Davila, of West Newfield.
Albert also leaves grandchildren: Christopher Lachance and his fiancee, Amanda Bailey, of Sanford; Amy Pillsbury and her husband, GySgt Richard Pillsbury, of North Carolina; Tammy Nelson and her husband, Jarrett, of Texas; Tina Gammon and her husband, Steve, of Cornish; SSgt. Matthew Yeram, of California; and SSgt. James Yeram and his wife, Amanda, of California.
He also leaves great grandchildren Joshua and Dustin Lachance, Evan Main, R. Garrett Pillsbury, Logan and Emma Yeram, and Ty and Jordan Nelson.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of Goodall Hospital and Greenwood Center for the care given to Albert.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Holy Family Church of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish at 66 North Avenue in Sanford. Interment followed at St. Ignatius Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked contributions be sent to the Cancer Care Center of York County, 27 Industrial Avenue, Sanford, Maine 04073.
Arrangements are being handled by the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford.
To leave the family a note of condolence, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.>
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