1948 – 2016

LEWISTON — Michel E. “Mike” Giroux, 67, of Shank Street in Lewiston, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Feb. 14, at his home.

Mike was born in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 16, 1948, a son of Robert and Betty (Garber) Giroux. His parents moved the family to Lewiston in 1957, and Mike continued through grade school, graduated from Lewiston High School with the Class of 1966, and remained a lifelong resident of this community.

Mike was a military veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge. While in the service, as an M-14 marksman, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, a Combat Action Ribbon and a Purple Heart Medal.

Upon his discharge from the Marines, Mike spent all of his working years as a brick mason. He started his career with Giroux and Sons Masonry and then worked for Charles H. Roberts Masonry for many years until his retirement. In retirement, he continued to work in the business, as he was currently employed by Bellefleur Masonry at the time of his passing.

Mike enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan, especially of all Lewiston school and community youth sports. He was a regular at the high school gym, the ice arena and at the ball field. He also gave of himself to the Elliott Avenue Little League for 26 full years, serving the organization in nearly every capacity from field maintenance, to umpire, to coach, to league official. He will be missed in the local sports community. Mike was proud of his son and all his family, and he always enjoyed special family times and get-togethers, especially at the family camp at Tacoma Lake. He was a loving grandfather, devoted and hardworking brother, father and uncle who will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his son, Jared Giroux, and his wife, Jen Scappini Giroux, of Framingham, Mass.; his 6-month-old granddaughter, Julianna Giroux; his four brothers and sisters, Ron Giroux and his wife, Pam, of Lewiston, Marcel Giroux of Lewiston, Donna Giroux and her companion, Ron Laroche, of Lewiston, and Brenda Pelletier and her companion, Tim Clough, of Auburn; his five beloved nieces and nephews, Keith Giroux, Colby Giroux and wife, Katherine, Mason Giroux, Audrey Pelletier and Tyler Pelletier.

Mike was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Robert.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Giroux family by visiting their on-line guestbook at ww.thefortingroupauburn.com.