Marcel of Pierce Street, Lewiston, passed on at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice with his wife Jeanne at his side.
He was born in Lewiston, the son of the late Raoul and Laura (Albert) Blanchette. He graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1953. He married Jeanne D'Arc Chainey on May 12, 1956. He also went on and joined the U.S Army during the Berlin Crisis and remained in the National Guard for nine years. He worked in local garages for many years until he became a teacher's aide for 20 years at The Pineland Center. He was also a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Everyone knew him as "Doc" and for keeping his car clean, having a great sense of humor, his unique wave and going for walks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne D'Arc of Lewiston; daughters, Gisele Krippner, and husband, Peter, of Washington, Claire Martin, and husband, Steve, of New York, Carmen, and husband, Rodney, of Windham and JoAnn McDonald, and husband, Anthony, of Gray; a son, Paul Blanchette, and wife, Cheryl, of Poland; nine grandchildren, Megan, Michaela and Matthew Martin, Timothy Krippner, Gemma, Ethan, Seth and Aidan Blanchette and Noel Landry.
He was predeceased by his four brothers, Alfred, Robert, Lionel and Raymond Blanchette. We love you Pepere.
Obituary
Blanchette - Marcel C., 71, died on Monday, Dec. 18. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m. at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery.Those wishing to make donations in his name may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, 784-4584, www.fortingroup.com
He was born in Lewiston, the son of the late Raoul and Laura (Albert) Blanchette. He graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1953. He married Jeanne D'Arc Chainey on May 12, 1956. He also went on and joined the U.S Army during the Berlin Crisis and remained in the National Guard for nine years. He worked in local garages for many years until he became a teacher's aide for 20 years at The Pineland Center. He was also a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Everyone knew him as "Doc" and for keeping his car clean, having a great sense of humor, his unique wave and going for walks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne D'Arc of Lewiston; daughters, Gisele Krippner, and husband, Peter, of Washington, Claire Martin, and husband, Steve, of New York, Carmen, and husband, Rodney, of Windham and JoAnn McDonald, and husband, Anthony, of Gray; a son, Paul Blanchette, and wife, Cheryl, of Poland; nine grandchildren, Megan, Michaela and Matthew Martin, Timothy Krippner, Gemma, Ethan, Seth and Aidan Blanchette and Noel Landry.
He was predeceased by his four brothers, Alfred, Robert, Lionel and Raymond Blanchette. We love you Pepere.
Obituary
Blanchette - Marcel C., 71, died on Monday, Dec. 18. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m. at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery.Those wishing to make donations in his name may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, 784-4584, www.fortingroup.com
Marcel of Pierce Street, Lewiston, passed on at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice with his wife Jeanne at his side.
He was born in Lewiston, the son of the late Raoul and Laura (Albert) Blanchette. He graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1953. He married Jeanne D'Arc Chainey on May 12, 1956. He also went on and joined the U.S Army during the Berlin Crisis and remained in the National Guard for nine years. He worked in local garages for many years until he became a teacher's aide for 20 years at The Pineland Center. He was also a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Everyone knew him as "Doc" and for keeping his car clean, having a great sense of humor, his unique wave and going for walks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne D'Arc of Lewiston; daughters, Gisele Krippner, and husband, Peter, of Washington, Claire Martin, and husband, Steve, of New York, Carmen, and husband, Rodney, of Windham and JoAnn McDonald, and husband, Anthony, of Gray; a son, Paul Blanchette, and wife, Cheryl, of Poland; nine grandchildren, Megan, Michaela and Matthew Martin, Timothy Krippner, Gemma, Ethan, Seth and Aidan Blanchette and Noel Landry.
He was predeceased by his four brothers, Alfred, Robert, Lionel and Raymond Blanchette. We love you Pepere.
Obituary
Blanchette - Marcel C., 71, died on Monday, Dec. 18. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m. at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery.Those wishing to make donations in his name may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, 784-4584, www.fortingroup.com
He was born in Lewiston, the son of the late Raoul and Laura (Albert) Blanchette. He graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1953. He married Jeanne D'Arc Chainey on May 12, 1956. He also went on and joined the U.S Army during the Berlin Crisis and remained in the National Guard for nine years. He worked in local garages for many years until he became a teacher's aide for 20 years at The Pineland Center. He was also a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Everyone knew him as "Doc" and for keeping his car clean, having a great sense of humor, his unique wave and going for walks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne D'Arc of Lewiston; daughters, Gisele Krippner, and husband, Peter, of Washington, Claire Martin, and husband, Steve, of New York, Carmen, and husband, Rodney, of Windham and JoAnn McDonald, and husband, Anthony, of Gray; a son, Paul Blanchette, and wife, Cheryl, of Poland; nine grandchildren, Megan, Michaela and Matthew Martin, Timothy Krippner, Gemma, Ethan, Seth and Aidan Blanchette and Noel Landry.
He was predeceased by his four brothers, Alfred, Robert, Lionel and Raymond Blanchette. We love you Pepere.
Obituary
Blanchette - Marcel C., 71, died on Monday, Dec. 18. Visitation Fortin/Lewiston on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m. at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery.Those wishing to make donations in his name may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, 784-4584, www.fortingroup.com
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