Armand A. AUBE

WESTBROOK - Armand A. 'Bill' Aube, 84, of Myrtle Street, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 in Gorham, at the home of his son, surrounded by his children. He was born in Westbrook, a son of Ovide 'Putto' and Olive Jutras Aube. He was raised, educated and lived all of his life in Westbrook. He attended St. Hyacinth Parochial School, Westbrook High School, where he excelled in baseball, and Bridgton Academy, where he excelled in track. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. As an armed guard on merchant vessels, he crossed the Atlantic seven times and had been to many ports. Bill had been employed by the S.D. Warren Co., for more than 40 years. He started in masonry and retired in 1981 as a master journeyman. His love of the ocean, was matched by his love of golf, and he was always trying to perfect his game. He had been a longtime member of Gorham Country Club and most recently Rivermeadow Golf Club, where he golfed with his friends until late last fall. He was a communicant of St. Hyacinth Church, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Manchester Post, the Southern Maine Beagle Club. He was also grateful to the Red Sox for winning the World Series before his death. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mercy hospital on 313 for the excellent care that their father received. His wife, Gloria Boissonneau died in 1981. He is survived by a son, Bob Aube of Gorham; a daughter, Sandra Aube-Langella of Peaks Island; three grandchildren, Allyson, Matthew and Andrew; and a dear and close friend and traveling companion, Margaret Torrey. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St. Westbrook. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Hyacinth Church. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery.