Marc R. Levasseur, 52, of Manchester died comfortably at his home on October 16, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends. Marc is finally at peace after a five and a half year battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
He was born in Manchester on September 28, 1959, the son of Joseph A. and late Jeannette I. (LeBlanc) Levasseur.
A dedicated family man, he leaves behind his loving wife, the apple of his eye, Sandi (Sam) Veilleux Levasseur; his favorite son, Joshua R. Levasseur; and his favorite daughter Melissa (Missy) Levasseur Neilsen and his guard dog Scrappy.
He provided great comfort and care to family and friends throughout his life time.
After being a dedicated handyman his entire life, he never missed an opportunity to assist in any way he could through his ideas and tools.
He was employed by Portland Glass for more than 30 years. He considered this not only a job but his second family.
Marc was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Elks Lodge #146. He never missed an opportunity to support his family’s activities whether he was involved as a coach or sitting on the sidelines.
He enjoyed fishing, traveling, being a prankster, and having a Jack and Coke with friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Paul A. Levasseur in 1984 and mother Jeannette I. Levasseur in 2007.
He lives on by way of his loving wife of 30 years, Sandra L. (Veilleux) Levasseur; one son, Joshua R. Levasseur; one daughter, Melissa (Levasseur) Neilsen and his favorite son-in-law Richard L. Neilsen, all of Manchester; his father, Joseph A. Levasseur of Manchester; one brother, Denis R. Levasseur and his wife Chantal of Pembroke; one sister, Lesa A. Levaseur of Manchester; his in-laws, Sharon Gomez and husband Richard of Munkton, VT, Brenda Butkus of Manchester, Kevin Veilleux and wife Betty of Manchester, Linda Parkhurst of Lee, Michael Veilleux of Manchester, James Veilleux of Manchester; his mother-in-law, Helen Veilleux of Durham; and special family friend Kelly Britton of Manchester; many nephews and nieces.
In addition to family, we express our love and appreciation to the many special people in his life for their care and support through the years.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Blessed Sacrament Church, So. Elm St. Urn burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the E Hope Foundation, Care of Jeffrey Woods, PO Box 7794, Portland, ME 04112 or visit www.ehope.nu for more information.