Albert P. Rousseau Jr., 53

Albert Rousseau Jr.

Albert P. Rousseau Jr.

WINDHAM — Albert Philip “Phil” Rousseau Jr., 53, of Windham died Wednesday, July 4, 2013.

He was born on April 10, 1960 in Portland, a son of Albert and Frances Harkins Rousseau Sr. Phil was educated in the Westbrook schools and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1978. He worked for L.L. Bean, BJ’s and Sabre Yacht. Phil was employed for the last 15 years at Time Warner Cable.

He belonged to the Maine Pumpkin Growers and took great pride in the enormous pumpkins that he grew. Phil enjoyed making home brew and had a passion for catching big fish and camping, as well as all outdoor activities. He was an avid Patriots fan and was also a “McGyver” in fixing objects.

Phil was a 17-year cancer survivor.

He and Melissa Larrivee celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Survivors include his mother and father, Albert and Frances Rousseau Sr.; his wife, Melissa; daughter, Dawna-Marie Rousseau of Windham; son, Jesse Rousseau of Casco; sisters, Debra LeBrecque of Standish, Bonnie McClure of Gorham and Lynn Rose Rousseau of Gorham; two grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, July 10 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.dolbyfuneralchapel.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert’s memory may be made to: Sportsman Alliance of Maine, 205 Churchill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 or to Maine Pumpkin Growers Organization, c/o Kathy Skehan, 136 Steventown Road, Litchfield, ME 04360.