Gerald Letourneau
Gerald S. “Gerry” Letourneau, 60, of Maxfield, Maine, passed away on July 27, 2026, with his family by his side in Durham, NC. Born in Norway, Maine, on May 30, 1966, he was the son of Germain and Jeanne (Hemond) Letourneau.
Gerry passed away following an aggressive cancer after seeking treatment at Duke University Hospital. Though his illness was brief and his time was far too short, he faced it with the same determination and strength that defined so much of his life. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will carry his love, lessons, humor, and strength with them always.
Gerry was a hardworking man who took tremendous pride in providing for his family. He worked as a Field Service Manager for Kioti Tractor, a career he was incredibly proud of. He loved sharing stories about his work, his accomplishments, and all of the places and people he encountered while traveling. His work was more than a job to him; it was something he took pride in and poured himself into.
Gerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda Letourneau, and his children, Nicholas Letourneau, Samantha Letourneau, and Nadine Bader and her husband, Thomas Bader. He was a proud grandfather to Gage Letourneau, Zayla White, Emory Cooke, Sam Cooke, and Loralei Bader, who lovingly knew him as “Bumpa.” He never missed an opportunity to tell anyone who would listen about his children and grandchildren, or about whatever he and Wanda were up to together. He was also eagerly awaiting the arrival of his sixth grandchild, a baby girl due in just a few short weeks.
Gerry is also survived by his mother, Jeanne Letourneau, and his siblings, Gregory (Mary) Letourneau, Jacqueline (Ellery) Batchelder. Patricia (Robert) Cloutier, Diane (Ron) Taglienti, Mark (Sue) Letourneau, Donald Letourneau. He was predeceased by his father, Germain Letourneau.
But above all, Gerry’s best friend was his wife, Wanda. Their marriage was a partnership in every sense of the word. No matter where work took him, Gerry always made it a priority to call home and check on Wanda. And no matter how far away he had been, he made sure he was home for dinner on Friday night. Being home with his wife and family was where he wanted to be.
If there was one word that could best describe Gerry, it would be accountable. He believed in doing things the right way, keeping your word, taking responsibility, and always striving to be the best version of yourself. He held people to a high standard because he believed in them and wanted the very best for the people he loved. Gerry could have a hard shell on the outside, but those who knew him best knew the softer heart underneath. He loved to laugh, joke, give people a hard time, and simply have a good time. He had a way of making his presence known, and his voice, stories, opinions, and laughter will be deeply missed.
When he wasn’t working, Gerry could often be found tinkering with his snowmobile or side-by-side, maintaining his home, or making sure his tools and equipment were kept exactly the way he wanted them. He took great pride in his home, which he and Wanda built together, and in everything they created and cared for throughout their life together. He was meticulous about his work, his home, and the things he cared for. During the winter months, Gerry especially loved snowmobiling with his son, Nick, and the trips they took together. He loved recording their rides, keeping track of how many miles they traveled and what they saw along the way.
He especially cherished time spent with Wanda and his beloved dog, Tigger. Some of his simplest joys were taking the buggy out for a ride with Wanda and Tigger to get an ice cream, enjoying the ride just as much as the destination. And, of course, there was always a phone call to be made; whether to a friend, family member, one of his children, or one of his grandchildren.
Gerry was a man who worked hard, loved fiercely, expected the best, and took care of his own. He was a husband, a father, a Bumpa, a son, a brother, and a friend who left an undeniable mark on the lives of those around him.
His family will miss his stories, his phone calls, his jokes, his stubbornness, his high standards, and all the little things that made him Dad, Husband, and Bumpa.
There will be no formal funeral service to respect Gerry’s wishes. Instead, Gerry’s family will gather at a later date to celebrate his life, share stories, laugh, and remember the man he was and the love he gave to his family. Details of the celebration of life will be shared with family and friends.