VAN BUREN, Maine – Gregory P. Carbonneau, 52, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 3, 2018. He was born June 18, 1965, in Van Buren, a son of the late Adrien and Lucille (Sirois) Carbonneau.
Greg dedicated almost 20 years to Loring Job Corps, Limestone, in the maintenance and custodial departments. Previously he worked with former Van Buren Irving as a gas station attendant for several years. Greg loved his Van Buren community and was a councilman of the town council. He was a die-hard New York Yankees fan, enjoyed spending time with his visiting family, and especially entertaining his cherished nieces.
He is survived by six siblings, Michael Carbonneau of Van Buren, Thomas Carbonneau of Pennsylvania, Robert Carbonneau and his wife, Sandy, of Florida, Edwina Morris and her husband, Cyrus, of Caribou, Helen Carbonneau of Saco and Bill Carbonneau and his wife, France, of St. Andre, NB, Canada; two nieces, Sara Carbonneau of Oregon and Mindy Carbonneau and her long-time companion, Matthew Ruest, of Canada; a great-niece, Abbrielle Ruest; and his beloved dog, Teddy. In addition to his parents, Greg was predeceased by two brothers, Daniel Carbonneau, in 1945, and Peter Carbonneau, in 2012.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. Relatives and friends greeted the family Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 9-10:30 a.m. at Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. Spring interment will be in St. Bruno Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Greg’s name may be made to: Peter Carbonneau Scholarship Fund, c/o SAD 24, 169 Main St., Suite 101, Van Buren, ME 04785. To share condolences online, please visit www.LajoieFuneralHome.com
