LEWISTON: Matthew Grenham, 73, of Lewiston passed away at his home on Friday December 6, 2019. He was born in Boston on September 1, 1946 a son of the late Matthew and Hazel (Dillon) Grenham. He grew up in Norwood, MA and attended local schools there. After high school, Matthew enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. At the conclusion of his enlistment, he moved to Maine where he would continue to reside. While in Maine, he married Gloria Grenham and the two started a family together. During that time, Matt served as an Officer, Detective and Sergeant for the Lewiston Police Dept. for over 25 years until his retirement. After his retirement, he worked as a security awareness specialist for TD Bank for another 18 years. During that time, in 2009, he married Doris (Veilleux) Grenham and they currently lived in Lewiston.
Matt will always be remembered for his love of reading, traveling, being by the ocean and spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was also a member of the Prince of Peace Parish Choir for several years.
He will be sadly missed by many. Matt is survived by his first wife, Gloria Grenham of Lewiston, his wife Doris Grenham of Lewiston, his sons; Brian of Winthrop, Greg of South Paris and Scott of Waterville; his step-daughters, Angela Marra and her husband Gary of Weymouth, MA, Nichole Bouyea and her husband Corey of Durham and Katie Champagne and her husband Nathan of Sudbury, MA. He also leaves behind his very special grandchildren; Ella, Cohen, Chase, Graison, Reid, Nolan, Noah, Brian and Matthew as well as his siblings; Hazel, Jim, Sheila and Kathy. He was predeceased by his brother, Fr. John Grenham and his sister, Maureen.
Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Auburn on Wednesday December 11, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church Sabattus St. in Lewiston on Thursday December 12, 2019 at 11am followed by committal prayers at St. Peter's Cemetery also in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Matt's memory to the American Heart Association-Maine Chapter 51 US Route 1 Suite M Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.
