Maynard L. Jalbert

CARIBOU - Maynard L. Jalbert, 92, died Nov. 27, 2010, in Caribou. He was born March 9, 1918, in St. Francis, son of the late Samuel and Delia (Jandreau) Jalbert. Mr. Jalbert attended St. Francis schools, as well as the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He served with the U.S. Army and retired from Loring Air Force Base civil service as superintendent of grounds after 30 years of service. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, as well as the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2132, where he was a charter member and served as the association's first president. Maynard loved the north Maine woods, where he worked as a young man. He continued to enjoy the outdoors, where he loved to hunt, fish and more, especially spend time making many happy memories with his family. He enjoyed his family genealogy and spent countless hours researching his family roots. Maynard will always be remembered for his endearing smile, his positive attitude as well as his endless stories. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Guerrette of Presque Isle; two sisters, Gloria McGreal of Portland and Elizabeth Pecoraro of Fort Kent; two brothers, Raymond Jalbert of Fort Kent and George Jalbert of Soldier Pond; nine grandchildren, Maynard, Elena, Peter, Brendon, Shawn, Laura, Matthew, Shelly and Ryan; numerous great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; a very special son-in-law and true friend, David Guerrette of Washburn; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Jalbert was predeceased by his wife, Dallas (Nyberg) Jalbert; two sons, Sheldon and Brendon Jalbert; a daughter, Sharon Ireland; five brothers, Patrick, Philip, Rexford, Earl and Ervin Jalbert; and a sister, Lorain Rhodes. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. After the service all are invited to the parish center for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments. Interment will be at New Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Jalbert may do so through Allagash Wilderness Waterway, care of treasurer state of Maine, P.O. Box 1107, Greenville, ME 04441. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com