Wayne Jeffrey Leavitt

Robbinston – Wayne Jeffrey Leavitt, 54, passed away in Boston, MA on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Wayne was born in Calais on September 24, 1959. He graduated from Calais High School, Class of 1978, and furthered his education at Washington County Vocational Technical Institute studying automotive and millwright apprentice. Wayne married his true love Renee Warren on August 12, 1979. He worked at Donovan’s Store and Calais Tire until beginning his career with Georgia Pacific, retiring in 2013. Wayne loved to stay active in his community where he served on the Robbinston Vol. Fire Dept., was former President of the Fire Department Association, former selectman, and a former board member of the Robbinston 4 Wheeler Club. He also was a member of the Quarter Century Club with Georgia Pacific and Local #27 United Steel Workers Union. Wayne enjoyed hunting, puttering, and being around his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his his loving wife of 34 years Renee (Warren) Leavitt; two children, Lisa Marie Leavitt of Perry, and Heather Dawn Soucy and husband Kurt of St. Agatha; five grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Hailey, Andrew, and Ashley Calder, and Evan and Elise Soucy; beloved father-in-law and mother-in-law Darrell and Mavis Warren of Calais; special uncle and aunt Ed and Eileen Leavitt of Calais; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Pete and Cheryl Foster of Calais, and two special brothers Bill Warren of Calais, and Gerard Warren of Perry, GA; and two sisters Darylann Warren of Calais, and Amy Avery of Pembroke; as well as his mother and three brothers. Wayne was predeceased by his father Donald Leavitt Sr; and two brothers, Tim Leavitt and Tim Avery.

Visiting hours will be held 11 am to 12 noon on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, where a celebration of Wayne’s life will begin at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Brewer Cemetery, Robbinston. Those who wish to remember Wayne in a special way may make a donation in his memory for Pulmonary Fibrosis research to the BWH Development Office, c/o Dr. Ivan Rosas, 116 Huntington Ave., Third Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com

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