Jerome Norman Gravel Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Winslow-Jerome Norman Gravel, 91 of Winslow, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Togus. Jerome was born in Waterville on August 25, 1926, the son of Joseph and Marie (King) Gravel Jerome served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U. S. Army during the Korean War. During the late 60's and 70's, Jerome co-owned Bee's Diner in Winslow with his brother, Romeo, and was a short order cook for Ken's Family Restaurant, Winslow. Jerome was a devote catholic and enjoyed cooking, bowling and fishing. He was a member of the Winslow VFW. He is predeceased by his parents; brothers, Frank( Hutchie), Roland(Pee-wee) and Romeo(Meio) Gravel. Jerome is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rifenbark and husband, Jason of Winslow; nephews, Joseph(Rocky) Gravel and his wife, Lisa their children, Kyle and Matthew of Winslow, John Gravel and his wife Phyllis of Benton; niece, Joan Corey and her husband, Thomas of Waterville; great nieces and nephews, Melissa Brown and husband, Nick, and their children Kaylin and Dylan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Monday, February 5, 2018 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. Burial will February 6, 2018 at Noontime at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta with Military Honors. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com