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Philip L. Violette, 85, of 99 Rosedale Street, Lewiston, passed away on Friday, July 30, at his home.
Born in Presque Isle, April 21, 1925, he was the son of Frank and Albion (Letallian) Violette. He married Murial Thibault Violette April 12, 1947. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II and saw battle in Europe. He worked as a butcher for the A & P Grocers for 35 years and also worked on the construction and upkeep of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant. He was a lifetime parishioner of Holy Cross Church and a longtime member of the Prospect Hill Golf Course, where he spent many happy hours playing the game he loved. He was a proud member of Post 22 of the American Legion.
He was a loving and caring man who was always there to help others with a lending hand.
He is survived by his two sons, Tobie Violette and wife, Carla, of Auburn and Daniel Violette of Lewiston; one brother, Ben Violette; and two sisters, Christine Hopkins and Pauline Bussier; four grandchildren, Michael, Pearl, Jennifer and Justin; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Megan and Griffin; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years; two brothers, Raymond and Angelo; two sisters, Loula Bedette and Muriel Turgeon; and a grandson, Jerred Violette.
He will be missed by many for his kind heart and calm presence.
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1925 - 2010 (85 years)
