Joseph A. Lizotte

Fairfield - Joseph Albert Lizotte, 75, passed away after a brief illness with his family by his side in Zephyrhills, Florida on March 16, 2017. Joseph was born in Waterville, Maine on September 24, 1941, only child of Albert J. Lizotte and Marie (Clementine) Bolduc Lizotte. Joseph attended Winslow High School, graduating on June 9, 1960. Immediately following graduation, Joseph enlisted in the United States Air Force, stationed in Alaska as a Freight Traffic Specialist. He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1963, shortly after his transfer to Dow Air Force Base, Bangor, Maine.

He held many different jobs in the Waterville/Winslow area, to include: delivery driver for Harris Bakery, mill worker for both Keyes Fiber and Scott Paper, and finally, Engineer for the Maine Central Railroad Company, a job he held until his retirement in 1996.

He enjoyed many different hobbies, including camping and ice fishing. He was a member of a local bowling league and he was an avid cribbage player. He really loved traveling, and after his retirement, spent 12 winters in Florida to enjoy the warmer weather. While in Florida, he enjoyed playing Shuffle Board with his park friends, earning a Championship trophy. Joseph was a wonderful cook, spending many holidays entertaining for his family and friends. It didn’t take long for the members of his local church in Florida to notice his cooking abilities, as he began volunteering for the church suppers each Friday night. His Spaghetti with meat sauce and Shepherd’s Pie were quite a hit. Joseph also enjoyed experiencing many eateries with his wife, working on his computer with his grandson, helping to build his daughter’s house, attending his granddaughter’s sporting events and watching all the New England Sports teams.

He is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Marie Lizotte. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol Lizotte, of Fairfield, son Alton Lizotte and wife Lisa, of Bay Minette, Alabama, son Dennis Lizotte and wife Karen of Biddeford, and daughter Heather Johnson and husband Jeremiah, of Clinton. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Gary Lizotte, Samantha LaBrecque, and Gage, Jazmin and Jorja Johnson and two great-grandchildren: Ethan and Olivia LaBrecque. Also surviving is one sister-n-law, Patricia Marquis, of Garland and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville on Friday April 28 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville immediately following the service. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life reception following the burial at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 110 Silver Street, Waterville.