[HFDlist] Obituary for Gene Lemay

[Leah Francese-Wood]

All,

Please see the below obituary and attached link to Seacoast online for 
the obituary for former Holden Firefighter Gene Lemay.

Thanks,
D. C. Bergstrom

http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141008/OBITUARIES/141009310


YORK BEACH - Gene "Geno" E. Lemay, 65, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 
2014, in York Hospital.
Gene was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and grew up in Holden. He was 
the son of the late Joseph E. and Irene E. (Charbonneau) Lemay.
He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1966 and enlisted in 
the U.S. Navy in September 1966 at the age of 17. He was stationed on 
the Aleutian Islands of Adak, Alaska, as a firefighter for the Navy. He 
was then stationed in San Diego, California aboard the USS Bennington as 
a crew chief and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired in October 1969 
and moved back to Holden where he worked as an oil burner technician for 
Holden Heating Company. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for 
the town for 20 years.
Gene met his future wife Patty on a blind date and they married on Nov. 
14, 1970. They shared 43 years together. He went on to become a letter 
carrier for the Holden Post Office from 1983 to 2000 when he transferred 
to the York Post Office. Gene was with the U.S. Postal service for 25 
years before retiring in 2008 due to illness. Since moving to Maine, he 
became very involved in the community and the American Legion. He served 
as commander of Post 56 for four years. Gene was also a lifetime member 
of the VFW and DAV.
He leaves his wife and best friend, Patricia A. (Nagle) Lemay, of York 
Beach; son, Sean E. Lemay, and his wife, Rebecca (Atchue) Lemay, 
granddaughter Charlotte and grandson Samuel Lemay, all of West Boylston, 
Massachusetts, and son, Curtis E. Lemay, and his longtime girlfriend, 
Lisa Nunziato, of Dover, N.H.; a brother, Bruce A. Lemay, of Rutland, 
Massachusetts; two sisters, Cheryl Sarten, of Delaware, and Sharon 
Carter, of Illinois; and a few aunts, uncles and many cousins, nieces 
and nephews.
Gene's joy in life was his family, he was very proud of his two sons and 
adored his grandchildren. He also got great pleasure from NASCAR, the 
New England Patriots and the many friends he made in his community of York.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great 
friend, a true Legionnaire and supporter of all veterans. His quick wit, 
boisterous laugh and many stories will be greatly missed.
There are no calling hours, burial will be private. A celebration of his 
life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 12, at the American Legion Post 
56, 9 Hannaford Drive, York. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name 
can be made to the American Legion Post 56. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 
91 Long Sands Road, York, is assisting with arrangements. Visit 
www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com
-- 
LEAH FRANCESE-WOOD
Holden Fire Department
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
PH:(508) 210-5655
FX:(508) 210-5657