He was born on June 21, 1948, in Van Buren, Maine. Pat worked as an insulator at Bath Iron Works and retired in November 2014 after 38 years with the shipyard. He served in the Marines in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart for his service.
He enjoyed his family and was known to be quite the jokester. He loved music and was fond of sharing his playlist with his co-workers. With his wife Jeanine he discovered an array of new adventures including, kayaking, four wheeling and motorcycle riding. He especially loved going on long rides on his new Harley Trike.
He loved boating and landscaping especially when it included using his Kubota tractor. He was meticulous about mowing his extensive lawns and enjoyed working on his property. He was proud of their home and gardens. A home he designed and built in 1990.
He leaves his loving daughter Lisa Vaillancourt of Dexter and her children Bryson Bouffard, Dylan McLaggan of South China, Ashley Richards and her husband Zach, and Amanda Pitcher; and three grandchildren, Colton and Jaxson Richards and baby “G”; a daughter Jerri-Lynn Small of Mexico, Maine and adopted daughter Christine Vaillancourt of Boston, MA.
He is survived by his father Gerard Vaillancourt and his wife Alice of Lewiston; his brother Michael and his wife Katherine Vaillancourt of Georgetown; his brother Duane Lafolette and his companion Deb Jordan of Auburn; his brother, Roger Vaillancourt and his wife Cathy of Auburn; sisters Sylvia Raymond and her companion Dave Bosse Sr., and Dean MacLaren of Lewiston; and two stepbrothers Bruce Ritchie and Brian Ritchie, both of Auburn; stepsisters Cindy White and Pat Willis, both of Lewiston, and his sister in-law Roberta “Roy” Vaillancourt. He was predeceased by his mother Rosella Vaillancourt and brother Daniel.
A celebration of life for Pat and Jeanine will take place at 1 p.m. on Sept. 27 at 94 Oak Hill Road in Wales. A military graveside ceremony will be held for Pat on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
Donations in their memory can be made to the Disabled American Veterans of Maine, the Maine Alzheimer’s Association, an animal shelter or charity of your choice.
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