John F Logrien

John F. Logrien, 97, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 with family at his side. John was born on December 2nd 1926 in Sanford Maine, son of John and Clara Logrien. He attended St. Ignatius High School, after graduation he served his country and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. In 1949 he married the love of his life, his "trophy wife" Lucette D. Cote, who he met on a 5 cent bet and they shared over 72 years happily married! He was employed by Goodall Mills but later accepted a position with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a Ship Scheduler. He remained with the shipyard for the balance of his professional career. In February of 1950 John and his wife became parents. They had a son, John "Jack" and decided to become lifelong residents of Sanford, so they built a home. John enjoyed traveling and got to do that a lot in his life with his wife, son and eventually even with his grandchildren. One particular story he loved to share was while taking a ride to get lunch with his granddaughter she commented that she had never been to Canada. He looked at his wife and they agreed they were going to change that. When they got home, they pack their bags and they brought her to Canada the next day! On top of traveling, John enjoyed reading, storytelling, painting, singing, and even yodeling! But he really loved dancing, from square dancing, to tap dancing, to salsa or even ballroom, if he could find a beat you better believe his feet were going! He would always say "It keeps you young! It's good for you physically & for your memory!" He even taught line dancing at the Trafton center for years and enjoyed their Friday luncheons, making many friends along the way. He spent most of his mornings at McDonald's for breakfast with his "crew". He loved to start the day positively, seeing his friends, cracking jokes and enjoying good conversation with his morning coffee. He always said that was the best way to start a day! He is predeceased by his wife Lucette D. Logrien, his sister Shirley Horne, and granddaughter Nicole LeBoeuf. John leaves behind so many who loved him dearly. His son John R. “Jack” Logrien, granddaughter Andrea and her husband Aaron Daney; great grandchildren Trenten LeMay and Aria LeBoeuf; daughter in law April & husband James Vansandt; niece Karla Quinn and her daughter Stephanie. nephew Marty Levessar, niece Michelle Levessar, her children Laura VanTine and Peter Katz, as well as their children Jack and Colbie VanTine, Ellie, Weston and Brock Katz, Dayna and Jennifer Silpe-Katz, along with many more. There were so many fortunate enough to call him Pepere! John led his life full of wit, humor and a tremendous amount of love for his family. A special thanks to his "daughter in love" April & her husband James for opening up their home to him in his final days, and to Beacon Hospice for the exceptional care that was provided as well. An informal graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 13th at St. Ignatius Cemetery located on Berwick Road in Sanford. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.