Gerard R. Lajoie Jr.

Auburn - Gerard R. Lajoie Jr. 71, died Saturday with his family by his bedside at Clover Manor where he resided for the past 12 years. Born in Lewiston March 22, 1942 a son of the late Gerard & Juliette Tardif Lajoie he was graduated from Holy Cross School, Lewiston High School and served in the U. S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964. After the Air Force he entered Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA and graduated with an Associates degree in Engineering. Gerry worked at Bell Telephone Labs, Holmdel N.J. and transferred to No. Andover MA. where he worked until his illness in 1971. Gerry enjoyed quiz shows, listening to the Oldies and books on tape. He loved family get togethers and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Grate and husband Larry of Madison, AL. his son Michael and wife Cori Lajoie of Coconut Creek, FL and the mother of his children Pamela Corbett, his sisters, Claudette Hebert of Vero Beach, Fl. Suzanne and husband Peter James of Hampden, MA, 5 granddaughters, Amanda, Sarah, Faith, Bethany and Adrianna Grate and Jillian Lajoie. Gerry also leaves behind 6 nieces and nephews, his aunts Lucille Hobbs, Lucille Terrio, Florence Potvin and Teresa Lajoie all of Lewiston, numerous cousins and a dear cousin Claire Bachand and her husband Everett of Auburn. The family wishes to thank the staff at Clover Health and especially the staff from Androscoggin Home Health/Hospice. Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Tuesday 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church Wednesday 9:00AM. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice/Androscoggin Home Health, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.