Rosaire C. Levesque

Rosaire C. Levesque, 89, a long time resident of East Hartford, died unexpectedly at St. Francis Hospital Thursday (November 1, 2007). Mr. Levesque was born October 2, 1918 in Ft. Kent , ME., son of the late William Levesque and Alice (Cyr) Levesque. He was the widower of Doris (Carlson) Levesque. He was a World War II veteran of the US Army Air Corps. Rosaire retired in 1981 from the former Automatic Comfort Oil Company where he was employed for many years as a truck driver. ""Rosie"", as he was known to family and friends, was a devoted father and grandfather who never passed up an opportunity to engage his friends, neighbors and even strangers in conversation. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand to anyone. Rosie was a great fan of UConn women's basketball and thankful that he lived to see the Red Sox win two World Series. He leaves a daughter, Linda Newton and her husband Donald of Bantam; four grandsons, David Levesque, Michael Levesque and his wife Ashley, Seth Newton and Eric Newton; great granddaughter, Molly Levesque. He is also survived by a sister, Marie Bragaw of Ohio and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday November 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial will be at the convenience of the family with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Road, East Hartford, CT 06118. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com