Avis de décès de Richard St. Laurent

Patricia 'Pat' St.Laurent 2013 Richard Napoleon and Patricia Monique Saindon St.Laurent, of Winthrop, recently passed away unexpectedly. Dick was born on Nov. 2, 1933, to Paul and Clara St.Laurent, of Auburn. He attended school in Canton then went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War. Pat was born on Jan. 11, 1939, to Albert and Muriel Parent Saindon, of Lewiston, where she attended school. Dick and Pat wed on Nov. 26, 1959. They had five beautiful children, four sons and one daughter, while opening their hearts and home to fostering several additional children. The two were inseparable best friends and he admitted frequently "mothah was my bettah half." Both had a passion for working hard and frequently supported those who were less fortunate within their community. Pat was a dedicated employee of Weight Watchers for many decades, while Dick worked as a millwright. During the course of their lives Dick and Pat owned and operated D&P Enterprises which consisted of many endeavors. In the early '80s up until the early '90s, Dick and Pat started a dance hall with the name "For The Good Times" in tribute to their favorite song by Ray Price. Once their son Jimmy returned from the Navy he joined his parents in the family business and opened J.A. & Son on U.S. Route 202 in Winthrop. Dick and Pat spent many happy years at their camp in Canton. In the last few years they had a seasonal campsite at River Bend Campground in Leeds with close friends and family. Hunting was one of many outdoor activities that they enjoyed doing together. Dick recently tagged his first moose while hunting with sons Michael and Jimmy. Both were happiest when they were surrounded by their very large family. Pat loved to cook and share her recipes while Dick was the life of the party and enjoyed telling classic stories and funny jokes. Dick and Pat have been married for 54 years and are survived by their five children, Andre and Sindy St.Laurent, of Stetson, Michael St.Laurent and Lisa Maxwell, of Windham, Jimmy and Alissa St.Laurent, of Winthrop, Louise St.Laurent and Rob Weber, of Juneau, Ala., along with Robert and Kathy St.Laurent, of Lewiston; Dick's sister Doris Bouchard, of Lewiston; Pat's brother, Donald Saindon, and wife Carmen Saindon, of Lewiston; their grandchildren who are their pride and joy: Daniel, Andre Jr. "AJ," Michelle "Mimi," Christopher, Emily, Mary, Jamie, Samantha, Sierra and Micheal Ryan; as well as great-grandchildren Ella, Madilyn, Jayden and Orion. They are also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews and numerous friends. They were predeceased by his siblings, Norman St.Laurent, Larry St.Laurent and Lorraine St.Laurent Click; and by her sister, Joline Saindon, of Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a memorial fund in memory of Dick and Pat in care of Jim St.Laurent at any Key Bank. Donations will be dispersed to the Winthrop Food Pantry and a memorial stone will be erected in their honor. A gathering will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Winthrop American Legion Hall for all those who would like to celebrate Dick and Pat's life with the family.