Donald Andrew Dehetre

Donald Andrew
Dehetre, 70
GRAY - Donald Andrew Dehetre, 70, of Gray passed suddenly on Sept. 14, 2018. He was born Oct. 2, 1947, the son of the late Irene Bradford and Marcellin Dehetre. He attended schools in Falmouth, Maine and graduated in 1966. After graduating he joined the Army and served as sergeant in the 4th Infantry Division from (1968-1970). He was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic achievement in combat in Vietnam. After discharge, he worked for J.J Nissen for over 15 years. He married Laila (Aho) in October 1971. Together they had two sons, Donald II and Michael. They settled in Gray, Maine in 1980 until Laila's passing in 1999.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed bowling, golf and spending time with his family. Many who knew Don remember him from his time spent volunteering for various community organizations especially with youth sports and veterans affairs. He was often found coaching, running score boards, and clocks at any school sponsored sporting event. Don was passionate about helping fellow veterans who had returned from combat.
In 2005, Don re-married Julie (Lovejoy) Dehetre and gained an additional son, Matthew Harrington. Don and Julie enjoyed spending time with their friends from the Forever Young Seniors Bowling League and bus trips together to various cities across the U.S.
Don was predeceased by his wife, Laila; brothers, Roger Dehetre and Henry Bendixon; and granddaughter, Maia Dehetre. He is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Donald Dehetre II and wife, Trina, of Windham; Michael Dehetre and wife, Karen, of Gray; Matthew Harrington of Sanford; stepdaughter, Heather Lamb and husband, Ralph, of Poland; brother, Richard Bendixon of Gray. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Emilee, AJ, Colby, Camryn, Austin, Isaac, Riley and Jaydan.
A graveside service will be held at Gray Village Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to:
The Ronald McDonald
House of Portland
250 Brackett Street
Portland, ME 04102, or
Androscoggin Home
Healthcare and Hospice
15 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240