WATERVILLE – Ivan Lacombe, 86, of Waterville, beloved father and pepere, passed away on Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021. He was born in Saint- Eleuthere Quebec, son of Theodore and Germaine LaCombe.

In Fort Kent he married the love of his life, Yvette Raymond. They moved to Waterville soon after and started a family. He later retired from Keyes Fibre / Chinet after 30-plus years of dedicated employment. He was a hard worker and did side work for himself over the years as well. Ivan loved fishing, especially with his sons. He will be very sadly missed by his two cats, Cookie and Chilloo who he loved dearly.

Ivan is survived by a loving family that includes his five children and their families: Son, Milton Lacombe, wife Nancy and grandchildren Sarah and Nicole and their families. Son, Roland Lacombe. Daughter, Darlene Lacombe, husband Dana Russell and grandchildren Ron Reynolds and Melissa Lacombe and their families. Son, Raymond LaCombe, wife Judy and granddaughter Stacey Carson and husband. Daughter, Lisa LaCombe, husband Jamey Norman and grandchildren Scott Norman, Vanessa Gerry and husband. He is also survived by some extended family.

He was greeted in heaven by his wife of 64 years, Yvette, who he has missed every single day since she has been gone. His parents, a sister, friends and family and an infant son.

There will be no public visitation at the family’s request. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville.

An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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