Jean R. "John" Levasseur
June 9, 2009

Mr. Jean R. John Levasseur, of Taunton and formerly of Raynham, died Tuesday, June 9 in the Caritas-Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, following a period of failing health. He was the husband of Ann C. (Phillips) Levasseur for 54 years. He was born 77 years ago in New Bedford, the son of the late Pierre J. and Eglantin B. (Jarry) Levasseur. He was raised and educated in Fall River, and was a graduate of Prevost High School. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the V.A. Medical Center, Brockton, working in both nursing service and food service. When he retired from the V.A., he worked part time for Holy Rosary Church until his health forced him to stop. He wanted to keep busy, so he began doing a little gardening, shop- ping and cooking. Mr. Levasseur enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and serv- ed overseas in the Azores. He met his future wife in Dighton, and they married while he was last stationed in Utah. Upon his discharge, they returned to Taunton, and subsequently owned a home in Raynham, where they resided for 42 years. Their six children all attended Raynham schools. In their retirement, the Levasseurs moved to an apartment in a daughters home in Taunton. A devout Catholic, Jean was a member of the Taunton Chapter of the Men of the Sacred Hearts for over 25 years, serving first as President and then as Treasurer and was in charge of supplies. The Levasseurs were member of St. Anns Church in Raynham for over 40 years. Upon moving to Taunton, they registered at the Holy Rosary Church, where Jean once worked. They were daily communicants, and often attended Masses at the former St. Jacques Church and St. Anthonys Church. Occasionally, they attended Masses at St. Marys Church or the noon Mass at the Father Peyton Center in Easton. He enjoyed outings with the family, and loved fishing. He also loved going on dates with his wife and shared her love for Gods Creations in the birds and animals. He was an avid Dunkin Donuts coffee lover, and looked forward to weekly cribbage and card games with his family, as well as playing games on the computer. He loved family get-togethers and enjoyed the visits of each of his children and their families, especially the little ones. He also enjoyed spending time with his siblings. In addition to his wife, he leaves: 3 sons: Michael J. Levasseur of Raynham, Peter J. Levasseur of New Bedford and Joseph J. Levasseur and his wife, Lynn of Taunton 3 daughters: Brenda M. Susol and her husband, Brian of Raynham, Angela M. Chaves and her husband, Antonio of Middleboro, and Julie M. Ramey and her husband, Timothy of Taunton. 2 brothers: George Levasseur of Florida and Leonard Levasseur of Holliston 5 sisters: Sr. Lucille Levasseur of Florida, Dolores Reis of Westport, Jeannette Guimond of Tiv- erton, R.I., Marguerite Barrett of No. Carolina, and Irene Bellenoit of Warwick, R.I. 10 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren several nieces, nephews and cousins Mr. Levasseur was also the brother of the late Maurice Levasseur of Iowa and Madeleine Mans- field of Acushnet. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street on Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Church at 9:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the National Enthronement of the Sacred Hearts, c/o Don St.Gelais, 358 Main St., Fairhaven, Ma., 02719.

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