Gaston R. Lavertu

Gaston R. Lavertu, 90, of Biddeford, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015, following a brief illness at the Seal Rock at Atlantic Heights in Saco. He was born in Sanford on May 27, 1925 a son of the late Philias and Alphonsine (Paquin) Lavertu.Mr. Lavertu retired in 1987 from Rochester Shoe after many years of service with the company. He was a longtime communicant of the Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the beach and people watching. A very family orientated man, he enjoyed the company of his family. All who knew him will never forget his infectious smile.He is predeceased by his wife, Merilda (Laitres) Lavertu, two brothers, Charles Lavertu and Maurice Lavertu, one sister, Jeanne Lagueux.He is survived by one son, Donald Lavertu and his wife, Carol of Biddeford, granddaughter, Laurie Lavertu and her fiance Kevin Morin and his son Gavin of Biddeford, grandson, Kevin Lavertu and his wife, Brandi and their children, Gaston Will and Emma Grace of Fayetteville, NC.Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, October 6th from 6 to 8PM at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:30AM at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com