Reverend Eugene F. Lefebvre

Reverend Eugene (Gene) F. Lefebvre, 89, died on Thursday, August 30 at The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA.. He was born in New York City, the son of the late Frances W. and Antoinette Shaffer Lefebvre. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Engblom Lefebvre, to whom he was married for 66 years. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by three sons: Craig Lefebvre, husband of Doreen, Sedona, AZ; Jeffrey Lefebvre of Old Saybrook, CT; and Gene Lefebvre, husband of Denise, Torrance, CA. Gene loved his two grandchildren Nic Lefebvre and Ali Parnell, wife of Paul, and great grandchild Asher. He was preceded in death by his sister Adrienne Lefebvre, and two brothers Alan and Donald Lefebvre. Gene was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University in 1952, earning his Bachelor’s degree before later achieving his Master’s degree at Villanova University. Gene was commissioned in the US Naval Reserve in 1950 and served in the Pentagon until leaving active duty in 1954. His calling to serve the Lord led him to Episcopal Theological Seminary in Kentucky where he graduated with his Master’s of Divinity in 1957. Soon after, he was ordained as a priest by William Moody, Bishop of Lexington, KY. Rev. Lefebvre began serving as the Rector of St. Johns Parish, Dayton, KY until 1959, then as Vicar at St. Mary’s, Williamsport, PA (1959-60), until his calling to join St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in (Roxborough) Philadelphia, PA where he and his wife Gladys served the congregation faithfully for 32 years (1960-92). In retirement, he was an Assistant Rector at All Saint’s Church, San Diego and St. Edwards, Lancaster, PA. Additionally, he was active in The Order of St. Luke the Physician. Gene and Gladys were lovers of travel and of fine foods and they were able to combine those passions by taking more than 50 cruises in all parts of the world. They passed on those passions to their sons as well. Friends and family are invited to A Rite of Christian Burial that will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Noon at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church - Roxborough, 5720 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 with the Reverend Tim Steeves officiating. Interment will take place after the service in St. Timothy’s Churchyard. The family will receive friends after the service.

Reverend Eugene F. Lefebvre

August 30, 2018