John Edward Lefebvre

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I grew up with John in Claremont, NH. We were much closer in youth than as adults only because we had gone our separate ways being men and captains of our own ships, but I have never forgotten John. Never. I will always remember his intelligence mixed with a constant heart. Had I known time was so short for you I would have steered my ship in your direction. This is Ross and I will miss you my friend. See you on the other side.

Lefty, I'm forever grateful for you being there when I needed a kind word and some good advice. FWFS sir, and thank you. Deepest sympathies to your loved ones. You are all in our thoughts.
-Shaun Hilmar GSM3 USN 93-97

John was a great friend and co-worker. One of my many memories of his was his many desserts he baked during our ship's availabilities. He baked me a pineapple upside down cake. He is missed
Debra Gore-Wilson

Though we were apart most of our adult lives other than reunions, etc., I will always remember our days as children at Gram and Gramps house in Franklin. The old tractor and the pictures of all us cousins on my dads truck and the cook-outs with family we all enjoyed. Rest In Peace my cousin!! You will be missed!

Always, your cousin Joe Lefebvre

We became friends as fellow New Englanders aboard the USS Howard Gilmore in 1980. Sorry to see you go old friend.

Our Graduation from Stevens was a time I´ll never forget we were rowdy ad fun. I will miss your funny stories and posts. RIP Friend

Lefty was a shipmate when we taught together at the U.S. Naval Academy in the early '80s. He was a great person to work with, and I still have and use his recipe for Salmon Pie. Prayers and condolences to his entire family. Rest easy, Lefty, we have the watch.

Although Lefty and I parted ways over the years, memories often, very often came to mind that made me, or members of my family- smile. We commissioned BRIDGE together. He made engineering miracles happen, and guided many officers & crew to find the best course during many storms. Lefty is- and was perhaps, the most unique, caring, and sincere shipmate a Friend, Sailor, or lost soul could have. With all my hopes, if heaven indeed exists- Lefty finds his way to my twin boys who we lost in 95. They will welcome him with hearty smiles- holding his beer especially brewed with laughter and stories- gold in color and true in Faith. I love you LCDR Lefebvre...and I will see you soon enough. With Great Respect- Wade M Stephens, LCDR, LDO Admin, Retired- Charleston WV.

John and I were neighbors, growing up in the Bluff Neighborhood in Claremont NH. Many a day or early evening wouldn't go by without a game of hide & seek, Red Rover, Red Light Green Light and when older, Spin the Bottle . Forts were built, tree houses and go carts. Waffle baseball played at The Barden's house and up in the sandpit on Memorial Dr. Polywog and turtle hunting in the swamp.
His family shopped in our store, Don's Market, After high school, I kept tack of my friend through his Mom and sister Susan. We reconnected on Facebook. I love Facebook for this reason My son graduated from the Naval Academy, and is a Lt. Cmdr stationed at Norfolk. We got to share some great stories
Rest easy and in peace my old friend.... We all have the watch

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John (Lefty)..you definitely made a difference in this world to alot of men and women in the US Navy that will pass on your legacy..It was an honor to serve with you and continued friendship in retirement..rest your oars shipmate for we have the watch...

Will miss you, give your bud a hug for me. Rest well, you deserve it.

My thoughts are with the whole family at this time of sadness. Lefty and Donna were friends and neighbors when we all lived in base housing in Annapolis MD. I had the pleasure of babysitting Megan when she was just a toddler. Lefty was a great guy and surely will be missed by all.

Rest Easy Shipmate. It was a pleasure to work alongside for the short time we did. Job well done!! Sending lots of prayers to the family.

You might say, Lefty was my cousin-in-law. He was the brother of a brother and sister married to my brother and sister cousins. (Please, don´t make me explain it again!)
I had the pleasure of meeting Lefty and his first wife, Donna, during his stint at the Naval Academy. I was new in town, too. Since we were sort of "family" we spent time together playing golf, sailing my Hobie Cat catamaran on the Bay and relaxing with his growing family. It was only a couple years, but Lefty was a great guy to pal around with. Even came up to Claremont and fished Lake Sunapee with him. I send best wishes and condolences to my cousins (Mike and Joni) and their spouses (Sue and Paul).

Sending our sincere sympathies to all the family of my cousin John Lefebvre. My father Leo, loved John like a son and John loved my dad right back. I understand the loss and we will all miss John and his lively humor and loving heart. I know his family and all that had the pleasure to know him will keep his memory alive by continuing the stories and sharing the laughs that he would want us all to share! God bless and Rest Peacefully with your Heavenly family.

Thanks for being the best role model a sailor could ever have. Rest easy my friend.

You will be missed by many and loved by many more. We will miss seeing you @ CCC when you were visiting Bear Island. Earl and I consider you a "warrior". You fought a hard battle, John.
Much love,
Earl and Karen Decoteau

You will be missed by many who knew you & loved by so many more. Earl and I will miss seeing you @ CCC in Claremont when you would visit Bear Island. You're a "warrior" to us who fought a battle. Much love, Earl & Karen Decoteau

lefty, you were the light in everyones life no matter the situation. i just want you to know i will truly miss you and cherish our memories !! hope you are up there looking down on us and making sure we are going down the right path. ps. this aint no sipping whiskey!!!

Lefty sure was a great neighbor in Indian Lakes. He sure was there for his family then, and throughout. RIP jokester.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Always considered Lefty a good friend for the past 15 years having many great conversations during his many trips to Rockahock Campground. He will be missed by everyone.