Michael F. Ledger

1952 - 2017

Michael F. Ledger obituary, 1952-2017, Boynton Beach, FL

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

The Fortin Group

217 Turner Street

Auburn, Maine

Michael Ledger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2017.

Togus – Michael Ledger, 65, of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Sumner passed away peacefully at the Togus Veterans Hospital on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He succumbed to the disease, ALS which he bravely fought for six years. Michael was born August 28, 1952, the son of Juliette (Deschaine) and Clifton Ledger. He was a graduate of E.L.H.S. in Auburn. After high school, he joined the United States Navy. On August 10, 1990, he married Elena (Lozier) and they had one daughter, Michelle Ledger. He also had two stepdaughters, Audra and Erika Fleury. He was so proud of all three and what they have accomplished. We certainly can't forget Maggie May, (his beloved dog). Mike owned and operated Classic Auto Body in Auburn for many years. He was known for the expert detail he put into the cars he painted. This attention to detail greatly influenced his last career as an insurance adjuster for Horace Mann. His passion was horses and racing. He owned several very special horses that he raced at various tracks in Maine. After retiring from work, he and his wife, Elena, moved to Sumner where he continued his love of horses through caring for the horses which his wife and daughter, Michelle, rode. After being diagnosed with ALS, he and his wife moved to Florida in hopes that the weather would help him deal with his illness.
He is survived by his wife, Elena; daughters, Michelle, Audra and Erika; his sister, Katherine; granddaughters, Olivia and Mya.
He was predeceased by his parents Juliette and Clifton Ledger.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Michael's online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
FUNERAL NOTICE:

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 12pm to 2pm at Fortin/AUBURN. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm at Fortin/AUBURN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's memory to, The ALS Association, PO Box 37022,Boone, IA, 50037-0022. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545.

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September 30, 2017

Dear Family,

We are very sad to learn of Mike's passing from ALS. We enjoyed knowing him and boarding his horses. He was a kind person and loved his horses and family. Elena and Michelle were really special for him. Our daughter, Leah, babysat for Michelle as well. We saw Michelle grow up from a baby to a friendly and nice young woman.
Thinking of you often.
Love,
Judy and Rusty D'Amour

September 29, 2017

Judy Matthews

My sincere and deeoest condolences on the loss of your brother, Katherine. My thoughts and prayers are with you

September 28, 2017

Gerard Dennison

I remember my little cousin Mike, who was 4 years younger than me, as a wide eyed happy smiling little boy back in the 50's opening presents with his baby sister Kathy and parents by his side on Christmas morning at Aunt Juliette Routhier's house (where he lived on the second floor) at 70 Tenth Street in New Auburn. He was a good kid attending St. Louis Catholic School, playing PAL baseball. He had a lot of friends. Then he went to Edward Little High School. He got a job at Roland Fortin's Steer House Restaurant on Lisbon Street in Lewiston working as a bus boy but wanted to learn the craft of Auto Body which he later excelled at owning his own business. Thank you for your service Mike and for being my little cousin and friend for all those happy family gatherings with Thanksgiving at your grandparents, Christmas at Aunt Juliette's,and New Years at my house. May God bless you and watch over you in heaven ending your suffering forever. My deep condolences to Elena, who took such good care of him and loved him, and to Mike's daughters and sister Kathy.

September 28, 2017

Sue Conroy

Extremely sorry for your loss ..... I know we don't see each other much, but I think of you very often. .... Much Love & Prayers being sent your way.

September 27, 2017

Josiah Madera

I wanted to send my sincere condolences for your loss. It is at times like this that scriptures such as, 2 Chronicles 1: 3-5 bring me comfort. I hope that this and other verses from the Bible bring you peace and comfort.

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