Paul J Guay

LEWISTON – Paul J. Guay, 80, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his bedside on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He was born in Lewiston on August 19, 1936, the son of the late Levi and Yvonne (Levesque) Guay. Paul graduated from St. Dom’s in 1956. On May 3, 1958, he married the love of his life, Lorraine (Leblanc). He was a devout Catholic, regularly attending Mass at Holy Cross Church. Paul loved to work; he was a finish cabinet maker/carpenter for Hebert Construction for many years and worked on various projects at St. Peter’s & Paul Church, St. Mary’s, Central Maine Medical Center and many homes in the community. He attended St. Louis Parochial School and played one year of hockey. While at St. Dom's, Paul was the president of his class and played Varsity Football for all four years as well as being the captain of the football team. During his high school days he met the love of his life, Lorraine Leblanc and courted her to many high school proms and events. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and sports, such as hockey, soccer and football. He attended many school activities for his children and grandchildren including soccer, hockey, softball and celebrated five high school hockey State of Maine championships.

Paul is survived by his wife Lorraine of Lewiston, his 4 children, Daniel Guay and wife Laura of Greene, Susan Pepin and husband Michael of Auburn, Denise Guay Shareef and husband Jassim of MI, and Jeffrey Guay and companion Stacey Deslaurieres of Lewiston; his sister, Ann Dusfresne and husband Bob of NH; his two brothers, Maurice Guay and wife Jeannette of Lewiston, and Leo Guay and wife Jackie of Lewiston; his 8 grandchildren, Greg, Tom, Joel, Ashely, Aimon, Zaid, Sarah, and Jenan; his 4 great-grandchildren, Levi, Perla, Owen and Nathan, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and his grandson, Ryan Guay. Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Paul’s online guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 2-6pm at Fortin's in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Holy Cross Church at 11am. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240. 784-4584.