Services and Announcements

Gary L. Dallaire, 1948 - 2012

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:54:06 -0400

Gary L. Dallaire, 64, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. Born in Lewiston on April 21, 1948, he was the son of Joseph and Yvette Couturier Dallaire. Educated locally, he was a graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School, Class of ’66. Gary served in the National Guard for twenty years, and then worked as a carpenter for several local construction companies. Survivors include his girlfriend of fourteen years, Nancy Lundin of Lewiston, two sisters; Arlene and husband David Green of Sabattus, and Mona and husband Fern Gosselin of Lewiston, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Notice

DALLAIRE, Gary, 64, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on May 8, 2012. Services will be private, no visitation. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

George Gallant, 1926 - 2012

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:35:25 -0400

Funeral Notice

GALLANT, George, 86, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Services 1 PM, Ss. Peter & Paul Basilica, Lower Chapel. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Mark N. Doyon, 1960 - 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:06:38 -0400

Mark N. Doyon, 51, of 206 Sawyer Road, Greene, died at his home on Monday, April 23, 2012. Born in Mount Holly, NJ, on October 13, 1960, the son of Normand and Janette Wood Doyon. Educated in Maine schools, he worked as a truck driver for many years. Mark loved motorcycles, was a talented artist and loved to sketch, but most of all loved to spend time with his family, especially babysitting his grandchildren. He also enjoyed taking his dog for long walks along the river banks. Survivors include his father, Normand and wife Pauline Doyon of Greene, four sons; Ian Doyon of Lewiston, Jayce Doyon and longtime companion Jenna Soucie of Durham, Devin Doyon of Auburn, and Coty Doyon of Durham, three daughters; Jana Doyon of Claremont, NH, Jade Peters of Laconia, NH, and Brittany Labreck of Durham, a brother, Steve and wife Tracy Doyon of Raymond, two sisters, Debra and husband Robert Berube of Greene, and Nicole and longtime companion Jeremy Jones of Lewiston, three grandchildren, Ava, Tailynn, and Dominik, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Janette Wood.

Funeral Notice

DOYON, Mark, 51, of Greene, died in Greene on Monday, April 23, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, from 1 - 3 PM, with a service at 3 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

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Shirley L. Jordan, 1942 - 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:59:49 -0400

Shirley L. Jordan, 70, of 23 Jordan Drive, Leeds, died at her home on Friday, April 20, 2012, following a long illness. Born in Lisbon on January 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Georgia Daniels Merrill Sr. Educated in area schools, she was a graduate of Lisbon High School, Class of ’60, where she was a Head Majorette and twirled Fire Baton for many years after on the fourth of July for kids in the neighborhood. On June 22, 1962, she married Dwight H. Jordan Jr., and together they made their home in Leeds. She worked for many years as a telephone operator for New England Telephone. Always athletic, she was a avid bowler, competing in a league at Sparetime Recreation, and also golfed in the women’s league at Prospect Hill Golf Course. Survivors include her loving husband, Dwight of Leeds, two sons, David and wife Jackie Jordan of Montpelier, VA, and Dwight J. Jordan of Turner, a daughter, Kimbalee Jordan of Leeds, three brothers, Alton and wife Shirley Wing of Auburn, Raymond and wife Linda Wing of Bingham, and Kenneth and wife Rosemary Merrill of Greene, three sisters, Junie and husband Robert Dimock of Utah, Florence Field of Hamden, and Margie Searles of New Gloucester, and five grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, George, Edward, and Richard Wing, and a sister, Ellen Searles.

Funeral Notice

JORDAN, Shirley, 70 of Leeds, died in Leeds on April 20, 2012. A graveside service will be held for family and friends on May 5, 10 AM, at Valley Cemetery on Rte 202 in Greene, Maine. No visitation. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300
Topsham, Maine 04086-1240.

Anita C. Doyon, 1917 - 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:29:19 -0400

Anita C. Doyon, 94, formerly of Blake Street Towers, Lewiston, died Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Clover Manor in Auburn. Born in Canada on April 30, 1917, she was the daughter of Alfred and Rose Guerin Cote. On May 28, 1938, she married Adjutor Doyon, who passed away on May 3, 1990. She worked at the Continental Mill and at Raytheon, and then for many years as a seamstress for Central Maine Medical Center. A former parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, she enjoyed Beano, watching the Red Sox, making puzzles, and spending time with her family, friends, and her parakeet "Pitou." You knew she liked you when she called you “Chou-Chou.” Survivors include two daughters, Pauline and husband Lionel Champagne of Greene, and Priscilla and husband Leo Daigle of Dunnellon, FL, eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Paul, a sister, Liane Morin, a brother, Alphonse Cote, and a special friend, Bert Dostie. The family thanks the staffs of Clover Manor and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for the loving care they gave Anita.

Funeral Notice

DOYON, Anita, 94, of Auburn, died in Auburn on Friday, April 20, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, 10 - 11 AM, with a service at 11 AM. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Memorial Program, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240.

Doris P. LeBlond, 1921 - 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:32:05 -0400

Doris P. LeBlond, 90, of 33 Flanders Street, Auburn, formerly of Great Falls Plaza, died at home on April 20, 2012, with her family by her side. Born in Berlin, NH, on November 12, 1921, to Napoleon and Celina Bourque Leclerc. She was the wife of Marcel LeBlond for 35 years, until his passing away on May 1, 1981. A devoted wife and mother to her family, she enjoyed playing Bingo, knitting, crochet, and making puzzles with family and friends. A member of St. Louis Church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, she also belonged to New Auburn Senior Citizens. She leaves behind a son, Leo and wife Pauline LeBlond of Auburn, a daughter, Rachel and husband Kris Talarico of Auburn, two son-in-laws, James Irish of Auburn, and Tom Simpson of South Portland, two brothers, Robert Leclerc of New Hampshire, and George Leclerc of Florida, two sisters, Lorraine Lessard and Jeannette Croteau, both of New Hampshire, ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, Pauline Irish and Madeleine Simpson.

Funeral Notice

LEBLOND, Doris, 90, of Auburn, died in Auburn on April 20, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 1 - 3 PM, with a prayer service at 3 PM. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, the Hospice House Fund, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240.

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Ida Lemieux Real, 1956 - 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:28:41 -0400

Ida Lemieux Real, 55, of 345 Stetson Road, Lewiston, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston following a short illness. Born in Lewiston on May 9, 1956, she was the daughter of Laurent and Rejane Levesque Lemieux. Educated locally, she was a graduate of Lewiston High School, Class of ’73. She was employed with Hannaford for over 20 years, most recently as a pharmacy technician. Ida was a very loving, giving person, and was always doing for others, whether it be baking, cleaning, or painting. She had a great faith in God, and was a faithful member of East Auburn Baptist Church, where she loved to sing at the top of her lungs. Her greatest joy in life came from her love for the outdoors, the ocean, her grandchildren, and her music. Survivors include her mother, Rejane Lemieux of Lewiston, a son, Edward and wife Vanessa of Lewiston, three daughters; Christine and husband Jonathan Robinson of Readfield, Amy and husband Robert Madore of Lewiston, and Desiree Wuthenow of Lewiston, three brothers; Paul and wife Kathie Lemieux of Wales, Louis Lemieux of Hawaii, Clement and wife Patricia Lemieux of Florida, three sisters; Rita and husband Philip Lewis of Sabattus, Irene and husband David Marshall of Monmouth, and Marie Lemieux and partner Jeanne Cyr of Lewiston, eight grandchildren; Luke, Isaac, Mariah, and Alexis Madore, Joseph Lemieux III, Hunter and Chase Lemieux, and Emma Madore, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her father, she was predeceased by a son, Joseph Lemieux II, and her best friend who was like a sister to her, Robin Wuthenow.

Funeral Notice

REAL, Ida, 55, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at East Auburn Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to East Auburn Baptist Music Program, 560 Park Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210.

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Yvette L. Arnold, 1917 - 2012

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:25:55 -0400

Yvette L. Arnold, 94, of 26 Old Carriage Road, Auburn, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn. Born in Lewiston on May 13, 1917, she was the daughter of Louis and Georgianna Lemieux Gagnon. Educated in local and Canadian schools, she married Norbert J. Arnold on April 14, 1941. Mr. Arnold passed away on July 1, 2006. A member of Sacred Heart Church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, she is survived by a son, Sherman and wife Jacqueline Arnold of Zephyr Hills, FL, and Sabattus, three grandchildren; Lisa Jacobs, Stacy Wilson, and David Arnold, five great-grandchildren; Dylan, Kelsey, and Christopher Jacobs, and Colby and Logan Wilson, and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Muriel Webber. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son, David L. Arnold in 2007.

Funeral Notice

ARNOLD, Yvette, 94, of Auburn, died in Auburn on April 13, 2012. Services will be held Thursday, 11 AM, Sacred Heart Church. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park. No visitation. Donations may be made in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Hospice House Fund, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240.

Gary A. Feely, 1952 - 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:17:20 -0400

Gary A. Feely, 59, of Lewiston, passed away at his home due to complications of heart disease on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Born in Lisbon on June 12, 1952, he was the son of Alfred and Dorothy Emerson Feely. Educated in Lisbon school system, he graduated high school in 1971. On September 12, 1987, he married the former Lise A. Ouellette, and together they raised their two children, Ryan G. Feely and Erin A. Feely. He worked several jobs over the years, including as a ship fitter at Bath Iron Works, an auto body repair specialist, carpenter, land surveyor, press operator, and mason. Gary was a talented mechanic/handyman who could fix just about anything, and was always willing to help anyone who needed him. He was a family man, who loved growing roses, accumulating collectibles, as well as participating in outdoor activities such as fishing, going to the beach, and target shooting. Besides his loving wife of Lewiston, he is survived by his mother, Dorothy Feely of Lisbon, a son, Ryan Feely of Norway, a daughter, Erin Feely of Lewiston, eleven brothers and sisters; Nancy and husband Jerry Jones of Alabama, Thomas and wife Lori Feely of Sabattus, Brenda Feely of Sabattus, Peter and wife Cindie Feely of Moscow, Jackie and husband Larry Mole of Florida, Grace and husband John Farnum of Lisbon, Mike and wife Barbara Feely of Poland, Betty and husband Jim Marshall of Bowdoin, Glenn and wife Debbie Feely of Lisbon, Jeffrey Feely of Durham, and Danny and wife Kris Feely of Lewiston, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Notice

FEELY, Gary, 59, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Funeral services will be private, no visitation. Donations may be made in his memory to Special Olympics Maine, 125 John Roberts Rd, # 5, South Portland, ME 04106.

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Robert D. Vachon, 1929 - 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:56:59 -0400

Robert Dominique Vachon, 83, of Lisbon, died April 11, 2012 at Ouellette’s Adult Foster Home. He was born in Lewiston, February 25, 1929, the son of Philibert and Georgianna Pepin Vachon. He was educated in Lewiston schools and attended Indiana Technical University for civil engineering and the University of Maine. He served his country in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a staff sergeant during WWII and the Korean War, receiving commendations and four Battle Stars. On January 31, 1953, he married Jeannette Marie Couturier of Lewiston. They settled in Lisbon in 1957 and raised four children. He worked for consulting engineering and architectural firms as a draftsman and licensed land surveyor prior to becoming self-employed as a real estate agent and developer until his retirement. In 1964, he purchased land in Lisbon which he developed into Beaver Park and sold to the State of Maine in 1971. He served as a Town of Lisbon selectman and Chairman of the Board, President of the Androscoggin Valley Board of Realtors and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lisbon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, and was a lifelong learner. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette C. Vachon; son Russell and wife Donna; daughter Christine and husband Wayne Roberts; daughter Joyce and husband Robert Severance; son Paul; grandchildren Gary Roberts, Matthew and Derek Vachon, Nicole and Scott Faherty, Dustin Vachon; brother Gaston Vachon; sisters Marguerite Nadeau and Rita Berube. He was predeceased by his parents, son Charles G. Vachon, and brother Laurier Vachon.

Funeral Notice

VACHON, Robert D., of Lisbon, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Visitation Saturday, 10 AM - 12:30 PM, followed by services, 1 PM, S.S. Peter & Paul Basilica, Lower Church. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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