AUGUSTA--Gerald Brandt, Sr., 77, of Pittston went home to the Lord on August 26, 2021. He was born in New Rochelle, NY on May 5, 1944 a son of the late Aldrich and Ruth (Renard) Brandt. He was raised in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire by his foster parents, John and Laura Livermore. He was a graduate of Gardiner High School. After high school, he went to Tractor Trailer school in Cherry Hill, NJ. He worked as a truck driver for Schiavi Homes for many years. Gerald was known as a “Jack of all trades”. He loved old cars, trucks and built old model cars as a favorite hobby. He was a past member of M.A.C.M., the Train Club and the CB Operators Club. He will be deeply missed. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lily, his sons; Kevin Brandt and his wife Jodele and Robert Brandt. He also leaves behind his grandson, Hunter, a brothers-in-law, Charles Lyon and his wife Ann and Robin Lyon, a sister, Mary Wood and her husband Doug, a step-brother, Richard Jurren and his wife Joy, two half-sisters, Cheryl Knappe and Jane Schoff and her husband Perry, his nieces, nephews, a cousin and his beloved cats, Twilight, Smokie and Princess Lilie. He was predeceased by a son Gerald Brandt, Jr. Condolences may be shared with the family through the Knowlton & Hewins link at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com Per the family, there are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1 Church St. Augusta, 623-8722.