Former Riverhead resident Addie Lessard, of Camden, Del., died Sept. 23, 2013 after a brave battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.
Born in Greenport on Dec. 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Adelard J. and Genevieve (Vetter) Lessard.
Addie graduated from Mercy High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology from Long Island University/Southampton and a master’s degree in oceanography from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.
Addie was a third-generation building contractor, operating a construction business in the Dover area for more than 25 years.
He had a lifelong love of the water and especially enjoyed time spent at the family home at Pickering Beach where he frequently went on long walks with his faithful border collie Annabel.
Addie was also well-known for his garden and fruit trees. He spent many hours outside tending his garden and passersby frequently stopped for gardening advice which he was only too happy to provide.
Addie and his wife Micheale shared a love of running. They ran countless 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons, and they ran two marathons together.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children: Christopher, of Greenwood, Del.; Jared, of Irvine, Calif.; Elizabeth, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Alexandra, of Hartly, Del.; and Tyler Mays, of Marysville, Ohio. He is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Amy) Lessard of Suffield, Conn.; Paul (Debbie) Lessard of Ocala, Fla.; Brian (Kathy) Lessard of Camden, Del.; Colin (Tracy) Lessard of Haddonfield, N.J. and a sister, Michelle (Raymond) Krogman of Orlando, Fla. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael (Sara) of Riverhead. He is also survived by three grandchildren.
The family will receive vistors on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 South State St., Dover, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 27 at Holy Cross Church, 631 South State St., Dover, Del. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover, Del. Donations in Addie’s memory may be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901. Condolences may be made via www.ambruso.com.
