Leo G. Lamontagne
October 13, 1914 ~ May 26, 2014
SOUTH PORTLAND - Leo G. Lamontagne, 99, "The Original Resident of Betsy Ross House", of South Portland, died Monday, May 26, 2014 at Maine Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Leo was born October 13, 1914 in Lennoxville, Quebec, Canada, a son of Narrise and Anna Bolduc Lamontagne. Leo moved to Jackman as a child and attended school there until age 14. At the age of 16, Leo began working for the railroad. He retired from the Maine Central Railroad in 1976 at the age of 62. He was a long time member of the railroad union. On July 3, 1937, he married the former Yvonne M. Giroux. They were married for 68 years. In 1948, Leo and Yvonne moved the family to South Portland. He loved life there and never left. Leo was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time outdoors. He spent the last several years at the Betsy Ross House in South Portland. He was mentally sharp and continued with his unique sense of humor up until the end. Leo was predeceased by his wife Yvonne in 2005; five sisters, Blanche Guptill, Bertha Begin, Aldia Zelkan, Bea Larson and Simone Audet; two brothers, Hector and Paul Lamontagne; and a grandson, Adam Brochu. He is survived by three daughters, Louise Dubail and husband Robert of Waterford, CT,Diane Vance and husband Ralph of Windham, Lucie Lamontagne of Middleboro, MA; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday, May 30th from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 a.m. at the South Portland Chapel, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be private in the family plot at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. John Kazilionis, the Maine Center for Cancer Medicine, Dr. Kurt Ebrahim, Dr. Christian Thomas, Pat Corbett in the treatment room and the residents and staff of the Betsy Ross House.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Sympathy to all…Leo our Mother(Mrs.White) were neighbors across the hall at the BRH, also one of the first to move there(2005/06?) We remember him calling all the ladies to lunch…liked his jovial spirit…God Bless…
– Sharon Sawtelle&Sandra Kunath
Both my wife and I were shocked and more than saddened to learn today of Leo’s passing. He was very special to us and my office staff. Of all of the people that came to my office, he was (as was Yvonne) one of the people I most enjoyed caring for. Both of them were wonderful people, and it showed in so many ways. During his visits, we usually talked about things that had nothing to do with medicine. It was just two friend taking. Leo often had a story about some experience in life, and usually ended it with a joke about what he learned from it. Listening carefully, and looking past the joke there was a lesson to be learned. I often thought he was gently giving me advice on how to deal with problems that I may encounter on my journey. Before becoming significantly ill, he typically said that I should avoid making mistakes. We spoke about his desire to reach 100 years of age. I told him I wanted to go to the party. As time passed and we continued to joke about it. I offered to buy him a beer to celebrate. On one occasion we agreed we would share a beer. I think he said he preferred Coors Light. I regret that will not occur. Those who regulate the activities of physicians do not want doctors to become friends with patients fearing it will blur the patient-physician relationship. That being the case, I often said to my wife that I wished he were a relative so I could visit with him frequently. I really enjoyed being with him. He and Diane recently sent I get well card. He signed it: Your friend Leo. I was touched he considered me a friend. Unfortunately, my current situation will not allow me to be able to attend his visiting hours and funeral. My wife and I offer our most sincere condolences for your loss. Please know that my inability to be able to be there physically does not mean we have forgotten or will forget. You and he will be in our minds and in our prayers, just as we prayed for him today. Respectfully, John Thymia Kazilionis
– Dr. & Mrs. John Kazilionis
May you find Peace in God’s Promise and sweet repose in your beautiful memories. Lucie, I was so entertained by your Dad when My Mom and me visited him at the Barron Center a few weeks ago. He was quite the gentleman, made us smile. We are sending lots of you love and prayers to all.
– Randy & Marie Wimert
I knew your Dad for a short time here at the Betsy Ross House. We enjoyed his stories and will miss him. Please accept my heartfelt condolescences for your loss.
– Ruth Conley
I was very fortunate to have Leo as a neighbor on Morse St. I always enjoyed the chats we would have from time to time and his jaunty waves as he drove by. I missed him and Yvonne when they moved and was always happy to see him around town. I extend my condolences to the family on your loss.
– Mary-Jane Robichaud
I am very sorrow for your loss. My mom spoken often of your mother and father and my sister of Lucie as well, Though they are all not here anymore, I am sure they met your father at the gates of Heaven when he went to join your mother. Your family is in my heart and in my prayers at this difficult time. I know he and your mom are looking down upon all of your with a smile and great pride knowing they have raised such a wonderful family. When you see the two brightest stars shining at night, close your eyes and think of them as those stars are the two of them smiling back at you.
– Susan Swiger-Johnston