Ernest J. Mathon

AUBURN - Ernest J. Mathon, 94 formerly of 282 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice.He was born in Lewiston, Sept. 11, 1919 son of the late Wilfred and Rose Fortin Mathon. He was educated in Lewiston schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946. Ernest was married Feb. 3, 1940 to Bernadette Laflamme who predeceased him Dec. 29, 2003. He was employed for P & P Fuel Company as a truck driver and later worked for Hahnel Brothers, retiring after 35 years with the company.He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, the outdoors and his daily luncheon visits to Simones Hot Dog Stand. He is survived by a daughter, Rita Mathon and partner Richard of Monmouth; two sons, Paul Raymond Mathon and wife Marie Ange of Mechanic Falls and Roger Armand Mathon and wife Carmen of Lewiston; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. His family would like to thank the Simones family and staff for their caring and support. You are invited to share your condolences with the Mathon family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Memorial Service Thursday at 7:00 PM preceded by visitation at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330-5615. Committal Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545