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David Gregoire Obituary

AUGUSTA -- David J. Gregoire Sr., age 62, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer campus, Waterville, following a long illness. He was born in Augusta on Dec. 26, 1948, a son of the late Lionel and Carmelle (Pelletier) Gregoire.

Mr. Gregoire was a graduate of Cony High School and served honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War, where he received a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement.

He had been employed by Tedread Thermal for 15 years.

Mr. Gregoire is survived by his partner, Joyce (LaFreniere) Gregoire, of Warwick, R.I.; his son, David J. Gregoire Jr. and his partner, Tiffany Andrea, of Warwick, R.I.; two daughters, Donna Gregoire and her partner, Joseph DeCourcey, of Augusta, and Tracy Gregoire and her partner, Mark Trainer, of Warwick, R.I.; four sisters, Anne Dutton of Augusta, Therese Theberge of Randolph, Lorraine Douin and her husband, Armand, of Augusta, and Susan Gregoire of Augusta; nine grandchildren, Malayna, Logan, Hunter, Summer, Samantha, Lauren, Kaylie, Skyler and Savanah; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 11, at 9 a.m. in the chapel at the new Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.

Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.

Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kennebec Journal on May 3, 2011.

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May 4, 2011

Dear Lorraine & Therese and family, I am so sorry for your loss, he will always live on in your hearts. He is now in God's hands and will be taken care of. Love Rose Sirois

Paula Campbell

May 4, 2011

Dear Anne, Lorraine, Therese and Susan.
I was so sorry to hear of David's Passing., and I know you will miss him.
He will always live in your hearts, and in your memories of times together. He "went Home" with the Lord too soon; but has returned to the loving arms of Jesus. I pray for comfort for you and your loved ones in your time of grief.

Love Paula

Elaine & Moe Gagnon

May 3, 2011

Dear Lorraine, Sue, Anne and Therese, I am so sorry to read of David's passing. The love and fun of a brother is certainly special and you will have fond memories, always. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all. Elaine and Moe

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