SACO — Leo Paul Corriveau, 89, of Saco, passed away Tuesday afternoon on Feb. 24, 2015 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford.
He was born in Saco on June 17, 1925, a son of Albert and Mabel (Brousseau) Corriveau. He was educated in Saco schools.
On Aug. 8, 1946, he married Madeleine C. Carrier at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford.
Paul served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Paul was a self-employed carpenter and builder for 40 years.
He was a member of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks, the American Legion Post 96 and the VFW. He was also a member the Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association and the Biddeford Fifty Plus Club. He was ward councilman and a member of the Country Music Association.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed traveling and playing cards.
He is preceded in death by: his wife, Madeleine (Carrier) Corriveau on May 21, 2001; his son, Marc Corriveau in 2008; and three brothers, Armand, Raymond and Gerald.
He is survived by: his daughter, Diane Dutremble and her husband Adrien (Andy); two grandsons, Chad and Erik Corriveau; one great-grandson, Charlie Corriveau; a great-granddaughter, Olympia Corriveau; his daughter-in-law, Pearl Jacques; his dear and close companion, Lucille Gagnon; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2 at St. Joseph’s Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford.
To sign the guestbook or leave condolences, go to www.cotefuneralhome.com.
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