Joseph A. Audet

December 30, 1923 - January 22, 2007

LEWISTON- Joseph A. Audet, 83, of 39 Jeffrey Street, Lewiston died Monday January 22, 2007 at his residence following a long illness. He was born in St. Camille, P.Q. on December 30, 1923 the son of Joseph and Elda (Boutin) Audet and had been a resident of this community for most of his life. He was employed as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served in the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign. He was a member of the American Legion Post #22 and the Amvets Post #6.Joseph was an atlas enthusiast. Anyone needing directions anywhere in the United States, he would be the person to see.He enjoyed gardening and cutting wood. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife the former Emily Cyr whom he married on June 21, 1955 of Lewiston; one daughter Louise Vye and her husband Jeff of Lisbon; one brother Raymond Audet of Lewiston; three sisters Marie Gildea of Pittsburgh, PA., Florence Audet of Auburn and Lilianne Bourque of Lewiston; two grandchildren Shantelle and Krystal Vye both of Lisbon; and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by three brothers Roland, Philip and Claude Audet; and two sisters Noella Burke and Bernadette Gunther. NOTICE Audet- Died in Lewiston Monday January 22, 2007. Mr. Joseph A. age 83 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 11AM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Cancer Society 1 Main Street Suite 300 Topsham, Maine 04086. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the family owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, 784-4023.