Treffle’ J. Lessard

AUGUSTA – Treffle’ J. Lessard, of Augusta, passed away on May 6, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Waterville on Dec. 13, 1932, he was the son of Treffle’ Lessard and Alice Gilbert Lessard.

He graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1952 and was an award recipient of the State of Maine Top Future Apprentice competition in Augusta. The former Keyes Fibre Company invited Treffle’ to participate in their state certified machine tool apprenticeship program and employed him as an apprentice. After completing his four year apprenticeship, Treffle’ remained with Keyes Fibre and retired after forty-five years of service. During his years at Keyes Fibre he became a journeyman machinist and a certified Numerical Control Programmer.

Treffle’ was a dedicated volunteer with the Hospice Volunteers of the Waterville Area for 17 years. His love for music brought him to pursue the study of music after retiring. He produced his first CD album called “Whisper My Name” in two languages; English and French, and others followed.He also enjoyed photography and gardening.

Surviving him are his beloved wife Gail, his four sons, Stephen of San Diego, CA, Paul of Platteville, CO, Michael of Eddington, ME, Ronald and wife Mary, grandson Zeb of Brunswick, ME, Andrea and husband Douglas Fischang, grandson Colby, granddaughter Allison of Oakland, ME, Jennifer and husband Samuel Lingeman, of Dover NH. Treffle’ is predeceased by his parents Treffle’ Lessard Sr. and Alice Gilbert Lessard; three sisters, Gloria Gagnon from Winslow, Constance Begin from Winslow and Fernand Fortin from Fairfield and several nieces and nephews.

Services for Treffle’ will be private at the family’s request. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.