Joseph Lemieux

Fairfield - Joseph Levi Lemieux, 95, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2025, in the home he built with his beloved wife Theresa.

He was born in North Vassalboro in 1930 as the youngest son of Levi and Viola (Corriveau) Lemieux. He married Theresa Pouliot, the love of his life, on Valentines Day in 1970. Together they built their home and life in Fairfield Center. Joe lovingly cared for Theresa through her six-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease, caring for her in their home for all but six weeks of that six year journey.

Joe worked for 32 years in the maintenance department at Keyes Fibre Company. He left his mark in many departments by designing and building machinery that is still in use today. He loved his job and the people he worked with.

Joe enjoyed life, especially hiking and camping with his wife. After retirement they took two week-long canoe trips down the Allagash River in an 18' cedar strip canoe that he built. At the age of 65 he hiked Mt. Katahdin.

Service was an important part of Joe's life. He was one of the early volunteers of the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen and as recently as two weeks ago was a frequent volunteer at The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen in Waterville. For years he and his wife cleaned the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fairfield every week.

"Uncle Pug" (to his many nieces and nephews) enjoyed playing hours of cribbage with anyone that was willing. He loved talking about old times and sharing memories of growing up on "The Farm".

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Theresa; his parents; his brothers, Norbert, Benedict, John Peter, Alfred and Philip; his sisters, Katherine, Sister Madeline, Sister Philome, Elizabeth, Josephine and Virginia.

He is survived by a large loving extended family and many very special friends. The family would like to thank the Maine General Hospice staff for their care and compassion in Joe's final days.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. A burial will follow at Tozier Cemetery on the Green Road in Fairfield Center.

An online guestbook may be signed; condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen, 38 College Avenue, Waterville, ME. 04901.