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AUBURN -- John Francis Ledue, 51, passed away unexpectedly as the result of injuries at a construction site.
John was born in Gulick Heights, Panama, the eighth child of 10 born to Herbert A. Ledue and Frances T. (Nixon) Ledue. John was a 1978 graduate of Deering High School where he played football and was a star pitcher for the baseball team.
He worked many years for Hascall and Hall Construction and also worked 10 years at Alberta's Restaurant in Portland.
He was an avid New England sports fan and knew very well the history of the teams.
John was predeceased by his mother; and two brothers, Jim and George. He is survived by his father of Westbrook; his longtime companion, Abby Nyhan; his daughters, Tori Ledue and her fiance Martin Arteaga, and Kari (Ledue) Wall and her husband Doug both of Oklahoma; three brothers, Robert and Mark of Portland, and Michael and his wife Connie of Wichita Falls, Texas, and four sisters, Cathie Shorr, Frances Terroni of Portland, Mary Paine and her husband Tom of Limerick, and Annemarie Houran and her husband Brian of Portland. John is also survived by his two grandchildren, Calli and Brenden. John also leaves behind many nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles and many cousins, all who will miss him.
John was always known as a sweet, strong and quiet man.
Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 4-7 p.m., at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Sacred Heart Church, 80 Sherman St., Portland. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign John's guestbook.
John Francis Ledue
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763
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Kari
June 1, 2024
I miss you. I keep you in my heart.
Michael Nichols
June 20, 2023
Always in my thoughts buddy
June 7, 2019
Love and miss you more and more everyday. I think a lot of that is my kids. I wish so much they could meet you and truly know how awesome and amazing you are. Calli got to meet you but I wish she could have known you like I do. It's been 8 years and I still fight the urge to call you. I love you Dad, always!
Michael Nichols
June 6, 2019
Always in my thoughts buddy
May 16, 2016
Happy Birthday Daddy! I love and miss you. I think about you all the time. I sincerely hope that if you're watching over us, that you're proud of me. That's really all children want in life, to make their parents proud. I've always been proud of you. You were a wonderful, kind man. And I'm forever thankful that you were and are my father.
Laurie Harlow
May 16, 2013
Happy Birthday John, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. A big piece of me died when you went home to the Lord. I will see you again though when I am called home ;), until then I will write to you here. Please watch over the girls on this day, it's really hard on them. Thank You for giving me 2 beautiful,Responsible children, and all the good times the 5 of us had as a family, I love you Laurie
June 18, 2012
Happy Belated Father's Day! I know it was tough on the Girls, so please help them to stay close to you. Kari is so much like you, she's so quiet and keeps eveything in. Tori is more like me she lets most everything out. I love you and Miss you so much. Love Laurie
June 7, 2012
Well John your a Grandpa again. Tori Had a boy,His name is Eli John, you would be so proud of Tori she did great, he weighed 8lbs 8ozs He has a ton of hair and is so handsome. The girls miss you so much as do I. I miss our talks on the phone. You always kept in touch with me and I thank you for that. Please watch over the girls and their families. I know you will:) Love Laurie
Tori Ledue
March 11, 2012
Daddy I miss you sooo much! It's almost been a year and I'm not ready for it at all. It's going to be so hard. It's not fair!!!! I wish you were still here with me! Imiss being able to talk to you, something I should have done more. You were such and amazing dad, son, brother, and person. I hope my son can just be half the man you were. I love you daddy! I am ALWAYS thinking of you!!
Tori Ledue
November 6, 2011
I think of you everyday. I just can't stop thinking of you. You are in my thoughts in everything I do. I'm always wondering if you would be proud of me and what I'm doing. I just hope you know how much I love you and miss you!I wish I could talk to you or get a hug from you one last time. Love you always! Keeep Smileing Dad. You have such a handsome smile. When I get sad I just picture your smile and hugs. <3
Kari Wall
September 25, 2011
I think of you every day too. I know how happy you are now. At peace as other's might say. I am sad, I do miss you. I know Tori feels the loss of your presence so much more than me. It's because I feel you with me so much more now. I've heard it said that in Heaven, there is no memory. I don't know how I feel about that. I don't want you to be in pain because you miss us but can't be with us. And I don't want you to forget me either.I want to bleive you are watching me at my highest points and are incredibly proud. Of Tori and I both. Oddly enough, Brenden seems to recognize you now more than he did before. I know it's because he's getting older but it stills soothes my heart to hear him call you his papa john. Forget the pizza by the way. I realized that way too late. I'll talk to you in my dreams but I'll be back. I love you.
Laurie Harlow
August 23, 2011
I think about you everyday. Please help Bobby Woods in heaven show him around, take him under your wing,because I know your an Angel. We will see each other again. I love you. The Mother of your children.
Tori Ledue
July 19, 2011
I miss you and all I want is one last hug or a phone call or even to see you! I <3 you so much!! I hope you know that now!
trish st john
July 4, 2011
Happy 4th of July
Johnny miss you today and always
Trish and Marc
Tori Ledue
June 27, 2011
I thought of you today. I think of you everyday. I miss you. Wish I could talk to you. I love you so much! You should still be here!I think about what happened and it just makes me so mad! It shouldn't of happened not to you!Everytime I look at calli, I remember everything you did for me and Kari when were little. All the parks, baseball and hockey games, movies, parade's, and night in's we had. You ARE the BEST DAD anyone could ask for! I"M PROUD TO CALL YOU MY DAD!!
trish st john
June 20, 2011
Johnny
I thought of you all weekend with the radio playing Paul McCartney and Beatles songs for Paul's 69th birthday .. I missed calling you and remembering the day together . Forever when I hear the Beatles I will think of you and all the songs we played name that tune to or add the next line. I miss you Johnny The red sox kicked us all three games a couple weeks back I really think I was due to you .. My Yankees will come back again one day I hope. With you up in Heaven now I am not sure on that I think you have the upper hand on all Red Sox games now and I am worried now . LOL I miss you Johnny I hope you are Hanging with John Lennon and George Harrison and all your family
love you miss you always my friend .
Love you
Tori Ledue
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers Day Daddy! I did my best to not do today but I couldn't. I thought of you all day! I love and miss you, I wish I could have at least talked to you. You are an AMAZING dad. You did whatever you could for us. You gave us the BEST childhood any kid could ask for and more! I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Kari Wall
June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day Daddy. I made French Toast for Doug and the boys this morning and I thought about you the whole time. And might I add that I only burned one piece of toast? Quite an accomplishment for this girl right here. I love you.
Laurie
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers day. I miss you so much. You were the best dad. You were the happiest when you were with the girls. I know how very much you love them. Please watch over them today, this is going to be a very hard day for them. I Love you always.
The last time I saw my dad
Tori Ledue
June 14, 2011
Tori Ledue
June 14, 2011
Hey, DAD! I love and miss you. Today was hard, I thought about you all day. I know we didn't much but I miss being able to talk to you. It's very hard. I never thought i would be with one parent. It's not fair! It shouldn't have happened to you! WHY YOU? You are such a good man. A proud person. A loveing, careing, sweet, shy, dedicated, hardworking man. I love oyu daddy!
Frank Amabile
June 14, 2011
Back in the old neighborhood, we had lots of good times. There were many summer days playing baseball, many laughs, and a few close calls. You were easy going and a good friend. God bless you Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Grindle
June 13, 2011
John I will always remember playing baseball for hours behind what is now the Breakwater School , we would play til we drop , God Bless you and your entire family
Megan Tracy
June 12, 2011
Hey John, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I haven't seen you in years but you were always good to me, and my nieces loved you dearly because you were a good daddy. Peace be with you for all eternity my friend. Megan Tracy
Kari Wall
June 12, 2011
I'm just going to miss hearing your voice. It may have only been once a month but it was always comforting. Whether on my voicemail or over the phone. I wish I could hear it now.
Tori Ledue
June 12, 2011
I have been thinking of you every minute of everyday! I can't stop thinking of you! I think about all the great memories you gave me and the awesome childhood I had because of you. I think about did he know how much I loved him? I think Are you proud of me? I can only hope that you are watching over me and smiling. I wish we talked more, I wish we saw each other more.I should have called you more, I should have tried harder. But dad I'm sorry and I love you with all my heart! I will never forget you and how much you love me!!
Mary Ledue Paine
June 10, 2011
We didn't speak often, but whenever we did you always told me you loved me. I wanted to tell everyone that day of your funeral the absolutes about John Francis Ledue:
He loved Abby his companion for too many years to count
He loved his girls Tori and Kari as much as any father could and more
He loved his sisters and brothers with all of his heart.
He loved his Dad and especially his Mom.
He wished he could take away our suffering and make us a happier family
He was stronger in spirit and ability than any one I know.
He never took he always gave.
He spoke little but thought endlessly.
He was a tall, dark and handsome man.
John our strong and silent brother.
I hope you know now how much you were loved by all of us.
My regret is that we did not speak more while you were with us here.
We were "Marymarkandjohnny" and" the three babies"
Love you Johnny, sister Mary
Ps. You made my husband Tom cry and I rarely see him do that.
michael nichols
June 9, 2011
Good-bye John. Won't forget ya.
Michael Davis
June 9, 2011
So sorry to have learned of Johnny's passing so late. I would have liked to have been at his service. All I knew of him was from the time we spent working together at Alberta's and he was always my favorite person with whom to be stuck in the kitchen. I never knew anyone who was so dedicated to his job or so willing to give 110% to help everyone else while still tackling his own workload. I never heard a complaint or a bad word about anyone else ever pass his lips. He was one in a million. John will be missed.
June 8, 2011
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Ledue family. Luv you Francie. Terri Terroni
Tom Markley
June 8, 2011
Sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ledue family.
Kim Ledue Loring
June 8, 2011
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Sending much love to everyone who loved Uncle Johnny.
Carol Segal
June 8, 2011
Dear Abby and the Ledue Family,
You have my heartfelt sympathy in this time of loss. Johny was a great guy, he always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. he will be missed greatly!
My thoughts are with you!
Tom Ledue
June 8, 2011
It seems we all saw the same traits in Johnny- a quiet, soft-spoken man with an easy smile and a kind heart. I can't think of a better way to be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Say hi to your Mom, Jim, and George for all of us.
June 7, 2011
Ledue Family,
Condolences from Beverly Nixon(Joey's Wife) and family.Our thoughts are with you.
Joe Malone
June 7, 2011
"My sincere condolences to the Ledue Family. Uncle John was a good man. I have several memories of him and the restaurant he used to work at when I was a kid. I was fortunate enough to catchup with my Uncle John just before his passing. For that I am grateful. I send my love to all through these difficult times."
Sheila Conley
June 7, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss, we are all thinking of the Ledue family.
Sheila Conley, Savannah, Georgia
Michael Brogan (Morin)
June 7, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My family grew up with John and the rest of his family, and Johnny was always a class act. When you think of the strong, silent type, Johnny always comes to mind.
Terrance Dinsmore
June 7, 2011
My condolences to the family. Johnny, I will always remember the good times we had playing baseball and at our apartment on high street.
Cathy Perrerrault Chappell
June 7, 2011
Annemarie, the Ledue family, and John's family- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. I haven't seen you for many years, but I always remember the good old days. Johnny was always a great "kid" back then. Love to all
June 7, 2011
it's hard to imagine the internet could send a message to heaven, but maybe it can. everyone always said i looked like my dad,but my mom said i looked like you (even tho you were a better athlete than i ever was), and i have so many uncles, as you know cuz you have so many brothers, i will always have someone to aspire to be like. a hard worker, someone who learned how to be a man just by going out and doing it. i have always respected you, and the world misses you. love, your nephew, ben
Erin Grady
June 7, 2011
To Abby and all the Ledue Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know John well but remember him as a gentle, quiet soul. I am sure his passing will leave a big hole in all of your lives. My thoughts are with you,
Andrea Cesario
June 7, 2011
Dear Kathy and family:
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Andrea Cesario and family
Emily Pitale Sherwood
June 7, 2011
Ledue Family, I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Emily
Doug Carr
June 7, 2011
To the Ledue Family John and George were
good friends of ours from Newbury St.Mrkt.They were also great baseball players and we had alot of fun and laughs together.Rest in peace our dear friends.May you find comfort together as you begin your healing process.God Bless
Doug/Michael Carr
MARION PITALE
June 7, 2011
ANNEMARIE AND FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I REMEMBER JOHNNY AS SO SWEET AND KIND. ANNEMARIE, I HAVE BEEN LIVING AWAY FOR QUITE AWHILE BUT ALWAYS CARRIED FOND AND LOVING MEMORIESS OF YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS. LOVE, MARION PITALE
Bonnie &Shay Bailey
June 7, 2011
bonnie and i will miss u dearly....its gonna be very hard living in this building without seeing u....you was always so very kind to all of us here...Bonnie and Shay
Tori Ledue
June 7, 2011
I love and miss you dad! You are the best dad anyone could ask for! I hope you know that I love you just as much you do me! I will always remember what you did for me and kari. I know you did anything for us no matter what! I love you forever! Keep Smiling and stay golden!! :)
Kari Ledue-Wall
June 7, 2011
Daddy, I already miss you so much. But I feel you in my heart. We will always be together now. You can always be with me to help me stay
golden and to keep smiling. I love you so much.
June 7, 2011
Jim and family........... There are no words that can make your loss easier. I am so sorry. Jim take care of yourself.Fondly Judy Anderson Tamarac Florida
Cynthia Jokinen
June 7, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family . I am a mom and understand your grief, hurt, pain and heartbreak. May John's memories help soothe all those feelings now and always. Cindy, a caring stranger and mom of Gus 31, Fred 29 and the late Frankie May born the 22 of August 22, 1977 and passed away on October 30, 2010.
June 7, 2011
Dear Ledue Family,
My heartfelt condolences. I have so many fond memories of the family especially the brothers. It is true, the good do die young.
Love,
Norm
Beth Schoellkopf
June 7, 2011
Jeff and I send our prayers to all of John's family and friends.
Warmly, Jeff and Beth Schoellkopf (friends of Mary and Tom Paine)
Keith Fitzell
June 7, 2011
john, you were so kind, a good person.....you will always be missed by me, Nate, and Heiko Puppy Face, who loved you very much.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends and most of all Abby who loved you dearly..
The Captain ( Keith J. Fitzell )
June 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of John's family and friends.
Bill Abrams & Julie Salamon (friends of Mary Paine)
Tom Ledue
June 7, 2011
I send condolences to all of John's family and friends. My memories of John as a boy are all good. He was always good and kind and nice to be around.
I hope that your faith in John's spirit, your faith in love and in God will help pull you though this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Cousin Tom Ledue
Don & Cheryl Pritchard
June 7, 2011
Dear Kathy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of your brother John. What little I knew of him, he was wonderful to our son Ben and nephew Phil who worked with him at Haskall and Hall. They will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you.
K. Elisabeth Ledue
June 7, 2011
I wish I could be there with you all. Uncle Johnny, you are a kind and gentle man and you will be missed dearly.
Love, your niece Karen Elisabeth
Jeni Crommie
June 7, 2011
I have a lot of great memories of my childhood with you. You were like another dad to me. You will always be in my heart, and in my thoughts. You will be greatly missed.
Donna Payette-Bandar
June 7, 2011
My heartfelt sorrow to Uncle Herbie and my dear cousins - the losses you have all suffered this past decade are devastating. Life is frail, beautiful and most certainly a gift - I remember Johnny as a soft spoken, handsome and smiley boy - I sorry time has brought years between all of us - but thankfully has not erased the memories of time passed. I love you all - always! Xo Donna
Dora Bellefountaine
June 7, 2011
Dear Ledue Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss of John Francis. I knew your mother, Franie very well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Kristy Harmon
June 7, 2011
Tori and Kari, I am so sorry for your lose. Always remember just because you can no longer see your dad the love it has for you with always be there. If you need anything dont hesitate to ask.
Love ya Aunt Kristy
Laurie Harlow
June 7, 2011
We had 2 beautiful girls together. You will always be with me. I will always love you.I know you are at peace. I will make sure your Daughters are very well cared for. I know how very much you love them. You are now with the Good Lord and your Mom and brothers. You will truly be missed.
Frances (Ledue) Terroni
June 7, 2011
Johnny I will always remember your soft voice even when you laughed, and that sweet smile of yours. I have many great memories of you, I wish we could of had more....I will always love you! Love Franci...
Trish St John
June 7, 2011
I will miss our talks I will miss you forever
you are a great person and will always be remembered with a smile and a laugh and a kind heart
Rest in peace my dear friend
love you Trish St John
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