Richard R. Lavertu

February 28, 1944 - July 2, 2016

Lewiston- Richard R. Lavertu of Lewiston passed away July 2, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center following a short illness. Richard was born in Lewiston on February 28, 1944 to Laurier and Priscilla (Verville) Lavertu. He attended Lewiston Schools and served his country for 2 years in the U.S. Army and 6 years in the Army National Guard. On June 16, 1972 he married Irene P. Vachon. In 1981, with much happiness, Richard and Irene welcomed their son Derek Lee Lavertu. Richard was employed at Scott Paper Company and retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in 1997 as Assistant Manager after 25 years with the Lewiston/Auburn Office. He loved playing the slot machines at casinos in Las Vegas and Oxford. He also liked being at the ocean, going to the movies and learning about science, especially cosmology. He had an incredible sense of humor which he shared through his last days. Survivors include his wife Irene, son Derek, sister in law Pauline and spouse Sid Wilder, brother in law Roger Poulin, niece Terry Roy and her children Tristan, Sheldon and Stevanie, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, step father Maurice Laliberte, in laws Roland and Theresa Vachon and a sister in law Claire Poulin. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Notice- Lavertu-Passed away in Lewiston July2, 2016. Richard R. age 72 of Lewiston. Graveside committal services will be held on Friday July 8th at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Cemetery Lewiston, ME 04240. For the convenience to the location of the service please use the Deer Road entrance and then take the first right entering the cemetery. Arrangements by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. 784-4023.