OAKLAND – Michael W. Hebert, 72, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, with his family by his side.

Mike was born in Waterville, May 23, 1951, to Clarence G. and Jeannette A. (Cyr) Hebert. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1970 and Central Maine Community College in Auburn, in 1972.

Mike began his working career at Flo’s Greenhouses during high school. While at college he worked at Lost Valley Ski area in a variety of roles. After graduating from CMCC, he worked as a machinist at Valley Engineering in Auburn until he returned home to Waterville to work alongside his father at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery as a foreman.

When his father retired, he became the Director until he retired in 2017 after 42 years of service. He was also the Facilities manager for Corpus Christi Parish for 10 years. He took great pride in all of his accomplishments at both locations. Mike also served as the Chairman on the Board of Directors of Seton Village and the Maine Catholic Cemetery Committee. He was a member of the Board of Incorporators for Seton Village and St. Francis Apartments.

When he returned to Waterville, he realized the “girl next door,” Deb Morissette, had grown up and in 1977 they were married. His pride and joy were his two children, Amanda and Matthew. He was very family oriented and loved doing things with them and for them, as well as with and for his grandchildren. He loved working in his vegetable garden and took great pride in his flower garden, especially his lilies. One of his favorite past times was boating on area lakes in his ’74 Corson and paddling the canoe for the “Hebert Regatta.”

Mike was predeceased by his parents; and many aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife, Deb; his daughter, Amanda Delorie and husband, Jim, his son, Matthew Hebert and wife, Janelle; his three precious grandchildren, Mackenzie and Zachary Hebert and Cooper Delorie; his siblings, Bonnie Hebert, Kathy and Lew Libby, Denise Costello, and Fred and Catherine Hebert; uncle, Dan and Pat Cyr; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

To know Mike was to know you were taken care of, no matter what.

Mike and his wife, Deb, loved taking vacations to the Caribbean. He loved the ocean, the scenery, and the bright colors. At the family’s request, we ask those attending the graveside service wear bright colors or Hawaiian shirts to celebrate his life.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care for all their compassion and expertise during his treatment.

A graveside service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery at 78 Grove St., Waterville on Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow, for family and close friends at 69 Heritage Rd., Oakland.

If one wishes, gifts in his memory may be made to the

Barbara Bush

Children’s Hospital.

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