Albert D. Fournier

Albert D. Fournier, 91
SANFORD - Albert D. Fournier, 91, of Sanford, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Newton Center in Sanford.
Albert was born on May 11, 1926, to Augere and Anastasia (Bougie) Fournier, in Sanford, where he grew up and attended local schools. He proudly served aboard the USS Topeka during World War II and enjoyed traveling to attend the naval ship reunions through the years. During his working life, he worked as the manager of the Sanford Laundry. Never one to sit idle, after he retired he began working in maintenance at the American Bank in Sanford. He also served as an election clerk for over 20 years and volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels.
In 1955, he married Lea Manseau and together they raised four children and shared 60 years of marriage until her death in 2016.
Albert was a devout Catholic and had been a communicant of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford. He was an active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and had served on the Color Guard and as Grand Knight on several occasions. He had a green thumb and grew both flowers and vegetables.
Albert was a sports enthusiast and loved watching all of the local professional teams. He enjoyed bowling and also worked as a caddy at the Sanford Country Club when he was young.
He was also an animal lover and enjoyed feeding all of the animals in his neighborhood, especially the squirrels.
Albert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be dearly missed.
Albert was predeceased by his wife; a grandson; his son-in-law, Robert Davis; and his sister, Cecile Morin.
Surviving are four children, Sandra Davis, of Sanford; Susan Roux and her husband Stephen, of Sanford; Michael Fournier and his wife Holly, of Riverside, California; and Albert Fournier Jr. and his wife Donna, of Sanford; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Fournier, of South Berwick; a sister, Jeannette LeBlanc, of Portland; special friends, Rob and Brenda Osmer, of Sanford; and many other great friends.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, located on North Avenue in Sanford. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

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