Paul R. LaChapelle

March 28, 1940 - March 12, 2018

Auburn – Paul R. LaChapelle, 77, a longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away Monday, March 12th at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, with his children and best friend Roger Royer by his side. He was born March 28, 1940 in Auburn, the son of Alfred LaChapelle and Lena Anna (Defrense) LaChapelle. He was a 1959 graduate of Edward Little High School. On June 10, 1961 at Holy Family, he married Yvette Gagne of Lewiston. He worked in sales for Frito Lay, and later worked for St. Philip’s Church in Auburn as a custodian until his retirement in 2003. He was a communicant of St. Philip’s Church, St. Philip’s Family Group, St. Philip’s Town Meeting and served as President of the Parish Counsel from 1988-1989. Paul was a member of Knights of Columbus - Third Degree. He was an extremely involved member of the Lewiston-Auburn Jaycees from 1971-1974, having served as director and President. He is survived by his children, Pauline Powell and her husband Rick of Gray, Rick LaChapelle and his wife Monique of Lewiston, and Joline Sawyer and her husband Scott of Northport, Florida, 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Yvette LaChapelle, brothers, Roland, Albert, and Richard LaChapelle. His family would like to thank the staff of Schooner Estates residential care for their compassionate care and support to Paul and his family. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com LaChapelle – Paul R., 77, of Lewiston, Maine, passed away, Monday, March 12, 2018 Auburn, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM, Friday, March 16th at St. Philip’s Church, 2365 Turner Road, Auburn, Maine. Visiting hours from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 15th at PINETTE, DILLINGHAM AND LYNCH FUNERAL HOME, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, Maine. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road, Lewiston, Maine. If desired contributions may be made to: Hospice House of Androscoggin, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, Maine 04210