Gerard Arthur Prevost

PORTLAND--It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gerry--husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Gerard "Gerry" Prevost, 88 passed away on Monday February 6, 2023 in Portland, Maine. He was born on July 26, 1934 in St. Johnsbury VT to Thomas and Lucienne (Couture) Prevost. In St. Johnsbury he met his wife of 66 years, Rita (Poliquin) Prevost. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, enlisted in the United States Army and was proud to serve in Korea. His work with Western Union took him to Biddeford, ME then to Portland where he and Rita raised their family. Gerry had a strong work ethic which he instilled in his children. After working for Western Union for 30 years he worked for UNUM, but his heart was at Scarborough Downs where he worked from 1972 to 2018 and the Cumberland Farmer's Club, where he served as Treasurer for 22 years. He was a man of deep faith and was devoted to his family, always providing for them. Gerry was predeceased by his parents, his sister Laurette Lachance and her husband Raymond, and his Bichon Frise companions Amos and Louie. Also surviving are his wife; children; Julie Prevost (Alfred) Lucci, South Portland and their children Emily (Jeremy) Guillette with Jayden, Lucas, and baby boy due in March and Joseph (Darcy Berry) Lucci; Michael Prevost, Portland; Richard (Pam) Prevost, Topsham and their children Monique Prevost with Ellerie and Addison and Michelle Prevost; Diane Prevost, Cumberland and sons Geoffrey (Jennifer) Tibbals with Quincy and Charlie and William Tibbals with Reagan and Madison; Cynthia Prevost, South Portland with Hailey Grohman; Lorelei Prevost, North Bethesda, MD with Aden Perry; his brother Archie Prevost St. Johnsbury, VT; and sisters Rita (Norman) Airoldi Brewster, MA and Madeleine (Ronald) Ducham Barton, VT, close cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday February 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday February 16 at 11:00 am. Burial will be in St. Johnsbury, Vermont in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Gerry's honor be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org