1949 – 2015

BOWDOIN — Alcide L. Castonguay, 65, of Bowdoin, passed away on Monday, April 27, at his home.

He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 2, 1949, a son of the late Antoine and Yvette (Dube) Castonguay. He grew up in the Sabattus area and attended local schools there. He was a graduate of Sabattus High School, Class of 1967.

In 1968, Al enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served for 20 years. During that time, he attended the University of New Hampshire from 1977 to 1984 and received his bachelor’s degree in management.

In 1972, he married Connie Tomlinson and they had three children.

From 1986 to 1988, he attended West Coast University, where he earned his master’s degree in management Information systems. On Dec. 3, 2013, he married Arlene Duricko in Key West, Fla., and the two have resided in Bowdoin ever since.

Alcide has been a member of the American Legion Post 135 in Sabattus for 24 years and he was also a selectman in Sabattus for six years. He was very passionate about the farm and working on it. He put a lot of time and effort into the farm, as well as his love for maple sugaring. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting when he could.

Alcide will always be remembered as being amazing. He was one of those fellas that would always lend a helping hand. He was quick to snicker and had a dry sense of humor. His grandchildren, Aiden Ensor, Hunter Castonguay and Isla Hankins were his pride and joy. He loved them fiercely and supported them generously in all things they enjoyed.

He is survived by wife, Arlene of Bowdoin; his children, Gary Castonguay of Sabattus, Angela Castonguay of Key West, Fla., Sarah Ensor of Hagerstown, Md., Erica McIver of Bowdoin, Carrie McIver of Lawrence, Mass., and Larry McIver and his wife, Ellen, of Brunswick. He also leaves behind his siblings, Julien Castonguay and his wife, Donna, of Sabattus, Denis Castonguay and his wife, Irene, of Sabattus, Aline Moore and her husband, Phil, of Missouri, Maurice Castonguay and his wife, Janice, of Cape Cod, Mass., and Monnette Lane of Texas; a brother-in-law, Normand LaChance of Sabattus; as well as three grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister, Ann LaChance.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.