Ronald F. Laliberte

Ronald F. Laliberte 75 died late Saturday evening unexpectedly shortly after arrival at MaineGeneral Medical Center. He was born in Waterville, Maine on August 2, 1937 the son of Ernest and Jessie Johnson Laliberte. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Waterville High School. He was formerly employed as Police Chief for the City of Waterville Police Department for 16 years and had retired in 1971. He was also employed after retirement by the Kennebec County Sheriff's Department from 2000 until 2006. He was a member of the Maine Chief's Association for many years and also a former member of Waterville Council 148 Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years; Joan Gagnon 3 daughters: Jane Leathers and husband Carl of Fairfield, Jill Duelley and Jessica Laliberte both of Waterville. 1 sister: Doris Letourneau and husband Vincent of Waterville. Also by 4 grandchildren: Kyle and Kristopher Duelley and Alex and Jimmie Leathers, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his 1st wife Sandra Nutting, his brother Eugene Laliberte and his mother and father-in-laws: Raymond and Lorraine "Laura" Gagnon. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church 70 Pleasant Street Waterville. Committal prayers and burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Grove Street Waterville.