Albert R. Letourneau

Mr. Albert R. Letourneau, 88, of 9 Water St. Adams, died early Wednesday morning, February 6, 2008, at his home. He was born in North Adams on November 10, 1919, a son of the late Joseph and Isabel (Harrington) Letourneau. He attended schools in North Adams and Adams, and later attended the Summerville Welding Institute, where he earned certification for welding high-pressure vessels through the American Welding Society. Mr. Letourneau was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Navy in the 25th Atlantic Fleet division, until his honorable Discharge as a Seaman Second Class in 1946. He then worked for several years at the Norfolk (VA) Naval Shipyard as a first class welder. Upon his return to Adams, Mr. Letourneau worked for the former New England Lime Co. as a kiln operator, and later for its successor, Pfizer, Inc. as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement in 1982. He had also worked as a licensed plumber and pipefitter for Plumbers Local 578 for 10 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Adams, and was a Life Member of the Adams Lodge of Elks. He also was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His first wife, the former Lela Faye Cowan, whom he married in 1945, died on May 1, 1964. His second wife, Mildred A. (Bordeau) Aubin, whom he married in 1972, died on October 1, 2005. He is survived by 1 Brother - William Letourneau of Palatka, Florida; 2 Step Daughters - Lucille Jarvis and her husband, Russell; and Shirley Miller and her husband, Ronald, both of Adams; An Aunt - Beatrice Gottardi of Cheshire, MA; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 3 Sons - David, Stephen and Bruce Letourneau; 4 Sisters - Mabel Keller, Ruth Bordeau, Doris Gamache and Jane Duprey; and by his stepfather, Harvey Coulombe. At Mr. Letourneau's personal request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be at a later date in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Adams through the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, MA 01220, which is in charge of arrangements.

Albert R. Letourneau

November 10, 1919 - February 6, 2008