Raynold Legassie Sr.

     LEGASSIE, Raynold Sr., 89, PRESQUE ISLE, January 21, 2015. Spring interment with military honors will be at North Main Street Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. 

    PRESQUE ISLE – Raynold Legassie Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord on January 21, 2015, at a Presque Health care facility. Raynold, known to all as Ray, was born in Sheridan on February 7, 1925, the son of Stuart and Sophie (Baker) Legassie.
    He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 on a refueler ship. After his tour was completed, he returned to Sheridan and met his future wife. They were married and move to Mapleton, then to Presque Isle to raise their family. He worked for Pepsi Cola, then for Sunbeam Bread which became Country Kitchen Bread, where he stayed and retired from.
    After retiring, he remained active in the community. He could sell anything, loved the forum’s trash and treasure sale.
    His life was filled with adventure, traveling, fishing, hunting, camping and yard sales. He loved his family and would do anything for them. Ray had a great sense of humor and loved to tease his grandchildren. He would always go the extra mile to help someone in need. With this being said, he truly will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
    Ray was a devoted communicant at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
    He is survived by his wife Arleine (Markee) Legassie of Presque Isle; four sons, Dennis of Carmel, Floyd of Presque Isle, Ray of South Portland, and Randy and his wife, Debra, of Carmel; a daughter, Angela Brooks of Presque Isle; five brothers, Glen and his wife, Pauline, of Presque Isle, Richard and his wife, Elaine, Stuart Jr. and Marie, all of South Portland, and Milton and Milford of Presque Isle; a sister, Joanne Saucier and her husband, Jeffrey, of Fort Fairfield; a sister-in-law, Gloria Legassie of Presque Isle; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    He was predeceased by seven brothers, twins, Harold and Gerald, Herman, Carlton, Floyd, Donald and Rodney; and a sister, Jeanette Costa.
    A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Presque Isle, with the Very Rev. Jean Paul LaBrie celebrant. Relatives and friends called at the church 10 a.m. until time of the Mass. Spring interment with military honors will be at North Main Street Catholic Cemetery.
    Donations may be made in his memory to Parish of the Precious Blood H.O.P.E., PO Box 813, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Online condolences may be shared at www.duncan-graves.com.