LEWISTON Lionel “Nel” Charest 85, of Lewiston, passed away on October 17th 2021 at Montello Commons after a prolonged illness.
He was born in Lewiston, December 19, 1935, the son of Leo and Aurore Gregoire Charest. He graduated from St. Dominic High School, where he excelled in baseball, football and starred on all four state championship ice hockey teams.
Prior to his retirement, he was founder and co-owner of Bix Furniture Company. He enjoyed wintering in Florida and cherished being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. As an avid sports fan, he attended as many of their athletic events as he could and followed the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots faithfully.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Tourigny Charest who passed away in 1998, and second wife, Pauline T. Charest who passed away in 2016. He is survived by a daughter Diana Stevens and her husband Frank of Annandale, VA, a son John Charest and his wife Cindy of Sutton, MA, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, a brother Laurier of Lewiston, and most recently his devoted companion, Yvette Rousseau also of Lewiston.
Due to the pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Nel’s memory may be made online to Saint Dominic Academy https://www.stdomsmaine.org/support/inmemoriam.cfm or mailed to: In Memoriam Fund Saint Dominic Academy 121 Gracelawn Road Auburn, ME 04210 or to the charity of your choice.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Charest family by visiting their guest book at http://www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.9.5