Alphee P. Levesque Jr.

SHIRLEY: It is with great sadness that the family of Alphee P. Levesque, Jr. announce his passing on June 4, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Alphee will be lovingly remembered by his son Dennis and daughter-in-law Colleen (McGinnis); daughter Lorna (Levesque) Schwartz and son-in-law David; grandchildren, Kristy (Levesque) O’Connor, Matthew Levesque, Stephanie (Schwartz) Hemenway, Shannon (Schwartz) Lawton, Sabrina (Schwartz) Carroll; great-grandchildren Karlee, Kaycee and Kelcee O’Connor; Jett, Jordyn and Jaylen Hemenway; Sinead, Sheala and Shauna Lawton; Carson Carroll; sister Jeannette Larochelle; brother-in-law Roger Stebbins and several nieces and nephews and extended family. He is predeceased by wife of 68 years, Doris (Stebbins) Levesque who passed away on May 2, 2024, sisters Lillian Lambert and Irene Levesque; brothers-in-law, Merlin Lambert and Richard Larochelle, Daniel Stebbins; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Stebbins and Dolores Stebbins. Born to Alphee P. Levesque, Sr. and Mary (Landry) Levesque in Shirley on July 12, 1933, Alphee planted his roots and would remain in Shirley his entire life. He would meet the love of his life, Doris, while attending grammar school. After graduating from Fitchburg High School, Alphee served his country during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. When he returned home, he married Doris and built their forever home in Shirley where they raised their family. He continued to serve his country as a full-time member of the National Guard stationed at Fort Devens, MA, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer 3 at the time of his retirement in 1993. His love and loyalty to his family extended beyond to the town which he called home. Alphee was a dedicated member of his community. He served with the Shirley Fire Department for 46 years beginning in 1952 where he would achieve the title of Chief in 1972 and led the department for 26 years in that role, retiring in 1998. His contributions didn’t stop there. He voluntarily served in several positions in the town including Civil Defense Director and Right to Know Coordinator; he was a member of the Communications Committee, Design/Construction Committee responsible for several of the Town Buildings and Schools that exist today. He also served as Little League President and coached for several years. The dugouts that still stand at the Little League Field are a product of his labor. He was a member of the American Legion where he served as Commander and a member of St. Anthony’s Holy Name Society and was a proud member of the “over the hill gang” who constructed the new parish hall. There was no grander pleasure than that of his family. He enjoyed family gatherings and family vacations to York Beach Maine, vacationing in Florida during the winter and cruises to Bermuda. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family, friends, and community. He truly loved each of them- and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, and full of love. He will be missed dearly but never forgotten. Alphee's family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours Monday, June 10, 2024 from 4-7 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Alphee's funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at St. Anthony's Church, 14 Phoenix Street, Shirley. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The family would like to acknowledge their gratitude to the Shirley Fire Department and VNA Care, especially Kristen Panzarella for their compassion, assistance, and support during these sorrowful times. In lieu of flowers a charitable donation can be made to either organization: Shirley Fire Department, 8 Leominster Rd. Shirley, MA 01464 or VNA Care, 80 Erdman Way Leominster, MA 01453

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Alphee P. Levesque Jr.

July 12, 1933 - June 4, 2024