Jean Marc Cloutier

Greene – Jean M. Cloutier, 87, of Greene passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2024. He was born in Lac Megantic, on July 2, 1936 the son of Herve and Marie (Frenette) Cloutier. He spent his early years in Canada before moving to Connecticut then to Lewiston where he met the love of his life and wife of 48 years Joan Lachance. Together they raised 3 beautiful children Diane, Denise, and Daniel.

Jean co-owned and operated Imperial Flooring for 29 years before his retirement servicing many families in the community and making many friends along the way. Prior to that as a young man living in Canada he would come across the border to assist the lumber workers harvesting trees back in the day when they used horse and sled to move the wood. Once he arrived in the US he worked with the carpenters union, practiced carpentry himself, even after his retirement from Imperial flooring he would continue onto jobs assisting his son Daniel on his flooring jobs.

Jean loved horse racing and even owned several horses with his brother Gaetan. He loved to fish, hunt and have Barbecue’s with his family and friends always cooking up a feast. In the winter time, every time there was a storm, he would cook up his famous “fish chowder” that everyone looked forward to. Most of his nieces and nephews to this day would tell you he was the best Uncle around, always spending time with them and keeping them involved. But Jean’s true love where his 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He never missed a sporting event, dance recital, or school event that they were involved in. They were his pride and joy. He always looked forward to returning to Canada to visit with his family.

Jean is survived by his children Diane and Mike Robarge of Greene, Denise and Roland Bazinet of Greene, and Daniel Cloutier of Green; grandchildren Brittany Bazinet, Eric and Serena Bazinet, Courtney Robarge and Philip Robarge; great grandchildren Emma and Riley Bazinet; siblings Louisette Cloutier, Ronald and Louise Cloutier, Jocelyne Cloutier, Gaetan and Mary Parker, and Guy Cloutier; sister in law Marie-Paule Duplessis; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and life long friends that will always remember and love him. He was predeceased by his parents; siblings Rolande Klucinskas, Leo Paul Cloutier, Maurice Cloutier, Gilberte Desjardins, and Fernand Cloutier.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Friday February 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 70 Horton St, LEWISTON. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday February 10th at 11:00am at The Basilica of St. Peter and Paul (Lower Church), 122 Ash St, Lewiston followed by a committal service at St. Peters Cemetery Deer Rd, Lewiston.

You may offer your condolences or share your fond memories at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com