Adrien Roland Lussier

Mr. Adrien Roland Lussier, age seventy-six (76) of Summerville, SC, passed away February 16, 2024. Adrien Roland Lussier was born in Woonsocket, RI, on January 21, 1948. He was the son of the late Adrien E. Lussier and Marguerite (Gervais) Lussier. Adrien, the eldest of four children, enjoyed baseball, hockey, scouts, and traveling across the US and Canada with his family in his early years. Instead of high school, Adrien entered the seminary. He spent six years with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Bucksport and Bar Harbor, Maine, who shaped his spiritual life. After graduating in Secondary Education from Rhode Island College in 1969, he was drafted into the Army. Adrien spent over twenty-one (21) years serving in defense of the nation. Starting as a medic, Adrien served across the world and provided care, research, and expertise in numerous fields. He received the Army Commendation Medal in 1973 for his research on bacterial resistance to common antibiotics. Adrien was ultimately stationed at Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg) and retired in 1990. Upon retirement from the Army, he transitioned into the private sector as a technology consultant working for the U.S. Army and later Blackbaud. During his time in the military, Adrien met the love of his life, Marie A. Lussier, while they were both working in Natick, MA. They wed on a beautiful Spring morning, April 16, 1988, and spent 36 years together. After retirement from active duty, Adrien and Marie moved to Summerville, SC, where they raised three children – Michael, Mary, and Michelle. While in Summerville, Adrien spent his free time sharing his passions, mental acuity, and love with his family and friends. He used his biggest hobby, woodworking, to display his love. He found joy in planning and building train layouts for his family, cubbies for his children’s school, pinewood derby race tracks, nativity scenes, and even cutting boards with the most intricate of designs. Adrien was always active, he served as scout master for his children, a handsome date to the annual princess ball, the loudest cheerleader in the stands at a sporting event, the Grand Knight of the local council of Knights of Columbus, and a volunteer tax preparer. After his children left the house, Adrien setup the “Lussier Urban Farm” and filled his time becoming an expert beekeeper, master gardener, and poultryman as well as visiting his children and grandchildren across the US. Adrien will forever be remembered for the love and generosity he showed his family and friends. Adrien was preceded in death by his son Adrien B. Lussier and his sister Annette R. Demaris (Lussier). Adrien is survived by his wife Marie A. Strobel Lussier and his children Michael Lussier of Washington, DC; his daughter Mary Engle and her husband Charles of Monterey, CA; and his daughter Michelle Lussier and her husband Jeremy Fredrichsdorf of London, UK; and daughter-in-law Nancy Chiancetta. Also surviving are four (4) grandchildren: Jillian Lussier, William Engle, Elizabeth Engle, and Anthony Engle. He is survived by his two brothers Roland Lussier of Manville, RI and Richard Lussier of Wrentham, MA. As well as numerous beloved in-laws, nieces, and nephews. On Monday, February 26, 2024: the family will be receiving friends at the church of St. John the Beloved, 28 Sumter Ave, Summerville, SC 29483 at 10:00 AM. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Johns at 10:30 AM. Inurnment will follow at Mepkin Abbey Monatic Cemetery, 1103 Mepkin Abbey Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.

Adrien Roland Lussier

January 21, 1948 - February 16, 2024