LEWISTON — Laurent L. Carrier, 83, of Lewiston, died at his home on Tuesday, June 28, following a long illness.

He was born in Lewiston, June 10, 1928, the son of the late Louis and Antonia Lemieux Carrier. Larry grew up in Lewiston and was educated in Lewiston schools. He graduated from St. Dom’s in 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict.

He married Carmen Lajoie on Dec. 10, 1951, and she remained by his side for more than 59 years. Following his service in the Army, he was employed by Pepperill Mill, Bill Davis Smoke Shop and Shelter Group, retiring in 1992.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed camping, fishing and weekend trips to Popham Beach. He had various hobbies including building his own kayak, which his family enjoyed for many years. His greatest joy in life was his children and grandchildren.

Beside his wife, he is survived by his sons, Richard of Lewiston, Ronald (Carmen) of Sabattus, Robert (Debra) of Lewiston and Mark (Susan) of Lewiston; his daughters, Janice (Richard) Morin of Dover, N.H., and Rachel (Gerry) Brady of Scarborough; his grandchildren, Scott Morin, Heather Mariani, Christopher and Evan Carrier, Brenden O’Brien and Brian Brady; as well as two great-grandchildren; his surviving siblings are Marguerite (Fred) Ferro of Stony Point, N.Y., and Maurice (Ida) Carrier of Lewiston; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille and Louise Carrier; and one daughter-in-law, Shirley Carrier.