WINDSOR – Leanne Joy Fournier, 63, passed away June 25, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born Nov. 10, 1960, and grew up in Augusta with parents Donald and Lorelei (Huff) Pushard.
Leanne graduated from Cony High School in the class of 1979. On March 14, 1981, she married Richard Fournier and the two settled in Windsor and raised a family. As a young woman, she earned her CNA license and worked as a CNA throughout her life at various facilities in the greater Augusta area as well as providing in-home care.
Leanne was a member of the Calumet Club, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Augusta Lodge #964, the Cushnoc Seniors Club, and the DAV Auxillary. In addition, she was very active in her children’s activities which included being a Den Mother in Cub Scouts, and supporting the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. A devoted mother, she thoroughly enjoyed making memories on family vacations when everyone was together.
Leanne will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, memere, and aunt with a smile for all.
She was predeceased by her son, Richard P. Fournier Jr.; and her parents.
Leanne is lovingly survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard P. Fournier Sr.; her children, Matthew Fournier and his wife Jodi, Daniel Fournier, and Angel Lyshon and her husband Justin; her grandchildren, Braxten, Lily, and Eli Fournier, Addi and Annabella Morris, and Carson, Colby, and Jenessa Lyshon; her sisters, Wendy Annis and her husband William, and Dawn Tobey and her spouse Tracey; and many nieces, nephews, as well as other family members and friends.
A period of visitation will be held on Monday, July 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Maine Veteran’s Cemetery (Committal Shelter), 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta.
Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Leanne’s name may be made to:
University of Maine Foundation
Two Alumni Place
Orono, ME 04469.
memo: Richard P. Fournier Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
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