Gerard R. Pineau, 74, of Lewiston, died March 18 surrounded by family, at the Hospice House in Auburn, following a three-year battle with cancer. Born on July 31, 1936 in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of Roland and Dolores Ladouceur Pineau. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of St. Dominic’s High School, Class of ’54, and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Class of ’58. On July 4, 1959, he married the former Monique C. Martineau. Mrs. Pineau predeceased him on March 7, 2004, after 44 years of marriage.
When he graduated from college, he worked as a pharmacist for many years, including College Pharmacy, and Bedard’s. In the mid 1960s he moved into broadcasting, partnering in radio stations WPNO, WTOS, and others. Under his leadership, WPNO became the #1 AM radio station in Lewiston/Auburn. When he retired from broadcasting, he returned to pharmacy, working locally for Shop ‘N Save, Hannaford and Rite Aid. He retired in 2001.
A loyal Sugarloafer, Gerry could be found with family and friends in Carrabassett Valley during just about every winter weekend from 1970 on. His love for the sport of skiing has fostered a three generation Sugarloaf family. Gerry enjoyed gardening, cooking and working on home and camp projects. He is fondly remembered in his kitchen preparing his famous baked beans, spaghetti sauce, hache and other dishes. Gerry’s perfectly prepared barbecued hamburgers were the favorite of his grandchildren.
For the past six years, Gerry has enjoyed spending time with his companion Connie Taker. They travelled, visited family and friends, and spent time at Sugarloaf with ‘the gang.’
Survivors include son, Robert and wife Susan of Portland; daughter, Stephanie and her husband Jack Gallagher of Nobleboro; grandchildren, Brad and Nicole Pineau, Tegan and Aidan Gallagher; and companion, Constance Taker of Poland.
Condolences, donations, and a photo tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com.
Services will be held 2 p.m., Fri., March 25 in the Mausoleum of St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston. No visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Dominic’s Academy Scholarship Fund, c/o the Development Office, 121 Gracelawn Rd., Auburn, ME 04210, or to the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210.
A service of the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
