BIDDEFORD — Lucien Lamontagne, 90, of Biddeford, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence.
He was born in Biddeford on Aug. 13, 1923, a son of Arthur and Amanda (Viger) Lamontagne.
He attended St. Louis High School.
Lucien served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
He was employed by Saco Lowell Shops for 10 years. He also worked for Saco Tanning for 23 years, retiring in 1989.
Lucien enjoyed reading, walking and fishing. He was an accomplished carpenter and was well known at the Saco Farmer’s Market, where he sold his vegetables and blueberries. Most of all, he will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Adrienne Labrecque, on May 2, 2005; one brother, Gerard Lamontagne; and one sister, Adrienne Dupre.
He is survived by: three sons, Richard Lamontagne and his wife Diana of Waterboro, Lionel “Tinou” Lamontagne and his wife Denise and Guy Lamontagne and his wife Theresa, all of Biddeford; one daughter, Rachel A. (Lamontagne) Bolduc and her companion David R. Fortier of Biddeford; three brothers, Jim, Joseph “Ben” and Robert Lamontagne; four sisters, Theresa Bergeron, Simmone Lamontagne, Rose Summey and Madelyn Hilt; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Sandra Isaac and Tre Dorr for their care and support.
Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Saco. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. To sign the guestbook or leave condolences, go to www.cotefuneralhome.com. If friends desire, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, No. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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