Raymond A. Mercier

Lewiston- Raymond A. Mercier 55, of Central Ave. Lewiston died Saturday July 12, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Lewiston on November 26, 1958, a son of the late Alphonse and Rose (Laprise) Mercier. He was educated in local schools and then went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army. Ray worked for many years at Seltzer and Rydholm until his health no longer allowed him to work. He enjoyed taking rides on his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, cooking, grilling, and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He was a handy man especially when it came to carpentry and would help anyone in need. He leaves his four daughters: Jessica Charest and husband Glenn of Lewiston, Heather Gosselin and husband Michael Michaud of Sabattus, Virginia Fobler and husband Christian of Germany and Sarah Danse and husband Tim of Lewiston, his fiancé Linda Saucier of Lewiston, three sisters Madleine Poulin and husband Marc of Lewiston, Lucille Woodland and husband Denis of FL, and Denise Poulin and husband Marcel of Lewiston, a brother Marcel Mercier and wife Therese of Monmouth, his nine grandchildren: Brandon, Kira, Dylan, Justin, Evan, Preston, Kinsley, Tim and Samara, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Lorette Pelletier and her husband Roland. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Raymond's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin Auburn Thursday July 17, from 4-6 PM. Funeral will follow at 6 PM. Committal will be private at a later date. Those wishing to make donations in Raymond's name may do so to The American Heart Assoc. 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231. A service of the Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545.