Dover, New Hampshire
1921 - 2005
Dover – Joseph “Larry” Levesque, 83, formerly of Forest St., Dover and Maple St. Somersworth died Thursday January 13, 2005 at the Riverside Rest Home.
Born in Quebec, Canada on May 30, 1921 the son of Napoleon and Philida (Pinet) Levesque he was a former longtime resident of Dover. He was a World War II Veteran having served with the U.S. Army AirCorps.
He was a former employee of the B & M Rail Road and the Portsmouth Naval shipyard. He was a member of the American Legion Post #47 of Rollinsford, an avid sports fan, especially when it came to area high school sports. He was also an avid horseshoe tournament player, winning numerous trophies.
Joseph was a caring, generous and kind man who valued friends and family. He is survived by three daughters Paula Lavoie and her husband George of Dover, Patricia Levesque Holley of Exeter and Pamela Levesque Saad and her husband Steve, of Lee, five grandchildren, Craig Lavoie, Christine Bolden, Melissa Abbott, Pamela Layton and Tyler Levesque Mantos and six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Evan, Caleb, Isaiah, Heather and Kara, a brother, Nelson Levesque of Dover, a sister Anita Anderson of Cape Neddick, ME, his wife of 23 years, Jean Levesque and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Jackie Levesque.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Gail Kindburg, Chaplain at Seacoast Hospice Care officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Operation Blessing Inc, 600 A Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801 or to the Seacoast Hospice 642 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
I lived next to Larry in Lilac City Estates for many years. He was always a wonderful neighbor and friend. He loved to help out around the yard, and he was always a pleasure to have around. He was very proud of his family and loved you all very much. He will truly be missed...God Bless you all!
Barbara Thomas
January 16, 2005 | Rochester, NH
Pamela and Family, My family is thinking about and praying for you. Your Dad is at peace......embrassed in the love of his family and I wish the same for you. The McCurley Family
Lisa McCurley
January 16, 2005 | Bradford, MA
I would like to offer my codolences to Larry's immediate family. I am sorry to say I didn't get to see Uncle Larry much in the last couple years. But I have fond memories of the time we did have. He will be missed. Curt and Mary Cook
Mary Cook
January 16, 2005 | Wakefield, NH
To Pam and family,
We were sorry to hear about Larry. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed here at Maple Street Apts as he had made many friends during his short stay with us.
Sandy, Michele,Kate
Sandy OLeary
January 16, 2005 | Somersworth, NH
He was ALWAYS there to help.
Kathy Sylvain
January 15, 2005 | Rochester, NH
I have known of Larry through his daughter,Pam. Thorugh Pam;s words and deeds it is obvious that you are a loving and caring family who will miss him in your daily lives.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ro-Jean Straw
Ro-Jean Straw
January 15, 2005 | Eliot, ME
Pamela & Family: Deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Annette & Lee Konicki
Annette Konicki
January 15, 2005 | Putnam, CT
I know I didnt see you often,you were always so nice.You will be missed specially by those who knew you best.I know my dad will miss you much!
Michelle Levesque
January 15, 2005 | Eliot, ME
