Leo P. Albert Sr., 92

SCARBOROUGH — Leo P. Albert Sr. 92, of Scarborough, died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at a Portland hospital.

He was born in Limestone, the son of Eugene C. and Marie Z. Bois Albert. Leo was a 1939 graduate of Cheverus High School.

Following high school, he joined the Army and served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Following the war, he returned to Portland and soon reenlisted in the Army. Leo served 22 years in the Army, working as a recruiter and dental technician. He married Alma C. McInnis in 1948. They had six children.

In the early 1960s, he returned to Maine and worked briefly for the United States Postal Service. He later accepted a position with Central Maine Power Co., where he worked until his retirement.

He married the former Ann S. Hazzard in 1982 in Farmington.

Leo was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Posts in the Augusta area.

During his retirement, he and his wife Ann enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. He enjoyed playing Scrabble and card games. He and Ann enjoyed spending time with many friends and family.

Leo was predeceased by his parents; his former wife Alma; six sisters; and three brothers.

Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Mallar of Sanford, Theresa Ann Scott of Indianapolis, Ind., Mary Rose Jackson of Winthrop and Louella Jean Madden of Leesburg, Fla.; two sons, Leo P. Albert Jr. of Old Orchard Beach and John E. Albert of Hiram; a stepdaughter, Judy Baltos of Portland; a stepson, Paul Michael of Waterville; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service with military rites at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Maine Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.ctcrawford.com