CHATHAM- Willard Fredrick Lebroke Sr, 70, of Chatham went with the lord after a courageous battle with cancer on July 12, 2016.
He was born August 3, 1945 in North Conway to Fred and Florence (Warren) Lebroke. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy then continued on to the Air Force during the Vietnam war. After returning home from the Air Force in 1968 he held several jobs as a truck driver and mechanic. He owned and operated Fryeburg Auto Repair for many years, along with a tow yard and a used car lot. He loved that he could diagnose a car just from hearing it run. Before retireing in 2006 he worked for Green Thumb Farms as a truck driver. His favorite pastime was to go fishing anywhere for anything. He was an avid hunter in his younger days and enjoyed camping.
He is survived by his daughter Shannon and fiancé Justin of Fryeburg, His son Willard Jr and girlfriend Megan of Lovell, His step-son Steven of Concord NH, The mother of his children Pamela of Brownfield, His grandchildren Dillon, Cecilia, Bradley, and Kyleigh all of Fryeburg, Trenton, Wyatt, Troy, and Aeris all of Lovell. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by both his parents Fred and Florence, His sister Linda and her husband Bob, His granddaughter Alexandra, many cousins and friends.
A graveside Military service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in North Fryeburg on Saturday July 23, 2016 at 1 pm. A gathering will follow the service at the home of Shannon and Justin to share your memories of Willard. To send a message of condolences, visit www.mainefuneral.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton