1913 – 2003
LEWISTON – Leo Pomerleau, 90, of Brentwood Circle, Lisbon, and formerly of Chateau Cushnoc, Augusta, died Tuesday, June 17, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston following a brief illness.
He was born in Augusta on Feb. 13, 1913, the son of Albert and Elizabeth Marie (Soucy) Pomerleau. Mr. Pomerleau had been the Postmaster at the U.S. Post Office at the VA Hospital, Togus for 17 years. Previously, he had worked for Purex Corp., Statler Tissue and, for 40 years, was owner/operator of Pomerleau’s Bakery.
He was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Augusta and was a life member of the following organizations: Abnaki Council 334 and Abnaki Assembly 346 Knights of Columbus, Le Club Calumet, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 964 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3137.
He was a former commissioner of the Maine State Boxing Commission and was honored by the Maine State Sports Hall of Fame for his hard work and dedication to the sport of boxing in this state, promoting boxing matches on Friday nights in Augusta and at the VA Hospital at Togus for many years. He was also an avid golfer and former member of the Augusta Country Club and Natanis Golf Course.
He is survived by a son, Robert L. Pomerleau and his wife Joan of Augusta; two daughters, Marie Evelyn Duryea of Waterville and Sandra June Pomerleau of Lisbon; three grandchildren, Stephanie Brewer of Freeport, Stephen Duryea of Fayetteville, NC, and Pamela Jean Pomerleau of Augusta; a great-grandson, Shawn Owen Rodgers; a great-great-granddaughter, Mckaylee Katharyn Rodgers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Pomerleau was predeceased by his wife, Juliette (Roy) Pomerleau.
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