PORTLAND – Jeffrey R. Pepin, II, 17, a resident of Chesterville, died on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Maine Medical in Portland after he was transported by Lifeflight from Maine General in Augusta, following a swimming accident.
He was born on Nov. 18, 1997, in Lewiston, the son of Katherine T. Goudreau and Jeffrey R. Pepin I.
Jeff had just finished his junior year of high school and had started summer football practice for his upcoming senior year at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. He had always participated in sports, baseball being a favorite.
Jeffrey also loved fishing and hunting. He spent time doing so with his Dad, his uncles and had recently bagged his first deer with his Step-Dad. He was an amazing and moving guitar player.
Jeffrey was well liked by all who knew and met him, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Katherine Lord and her husband Roderic of Chesterville; his father, Jeffrey R. Pepin I, of Lewiston; siblings, Samantha, Angel, Michael, Brandon, Abby, Lexy, Katee and Jack, paternal grandparents, Paul and Diane Martin of Lewiston; and David and Marilyn Lord of Chesterville; aunts and uncles, Patrick Coburn, Albert and Nikki Pepin and David Pepin, Larry Lord and his wife Sandy, Matt Lord and wife Sandy, and Jeff Lord and Sharon, Samantha and Ron Lapointe and Lillian Ashton, many cousins, girlfriend Samantha Spencer, best friends Adam Oakes, Zack Black, Dominic Ellis, Shane and Desiree Brown, Terry Storer, and many more.
He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Edward and Joanne Goudreau; his cousin Jake Lord and Nana Donna Lord. “Please, if you knew our Son, loved our Son, met our Son or had your life affected by our Son, please come. All are welcome.” Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Bean’s Corner Church, corner of Route 133 & 156, Jay, Maine. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Interment Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Livermore Falls, Maine.
If desired contributions may be made to help his family with funeral expenses to: Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254 or online to either of the Go Fund Me Accounts: http://www.gofundme.com/y5wz6kc or http://www.gofundme.com/yhem4vk.
My heart goes out to these families. Parents should not have to morn the children’s passing. So sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey was a very well mannered boy, he was my Granddaughter Sammy’s boyfriend and always smiling and will be missed by many. RIP Jeffrey.
I am so deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. I can only imagine the pain you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will miss you Jeff. You were a bright spot in my days and I will treasure the talks we had. I know you hated math but you always tried your best and set an example for others. Your smiles will last my lifetime; I am so lucky to have been your teacher.
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Jeff will be missed by all who have ever had the pleasure of meeting him ! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.. And friends.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jeff was one of the good ones. He will be forever missed. The Mt. Blue community and I are here to support Jeff’s friends through this time. Reach out if you want to talk.
RIP Jeff. I never had the pleasure of meeting you. My condolences to the family. It’s always hard to lose a family member, especially a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so very sorry for the family. God Bless this young man. A life cut too short too soon.
The birds still sing, and the flowers still grow, yet gone is a friend, I never got to know.
I remember your smile, bright on your face, but we all go sometime, you can’t fight your fate.
-Ben
Jeff was usually one of the first ones to come in the food court for breakfast . I always greeted him with ” Good morning Jeff. ” He would smile and say it back to me , then wish me a good day. I will miss him so much and think of him always. He was one of the nicest boys I know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff was a good kid with his heart in the right place. He brightened up other peoples days just with his smile. I’m going to miss seeing him, hanging out with him and even hearing him say “See ya later!” As I leave. The days grow cold without you with us Jeff. I just want you to know everyone misses you and wishes the best for your family. Rest In Piece, my friend.