Irene M. Maheux

Portland - Irene M. Maheux, 84, formerly of Lewiston, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong woman and fought for her life until her last breath. She will now be welcomed home by our Heavenly Father. Born in Chisholm, ME on August 5th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Anna (Wiseman) Couture. She was the daughter in law of the late Alfred and Desneiges (Fortin) Maheux and the sister of the late Jane Pomerleau and her husband George, Loretta Labbe, Rita Fecteau and her husband Gerard, Jeanette Ouellette and her husband Leo and Jacqueline Franco. She is also predeceased by her brother in law Roland Maheux and his wife Patricia and her son in law Luis Alexander Cordoba. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Roger B. Maheux of Brunswick, ME (formerly of Lewiston, ME), her children Arlene Simpson and her husband Robert of Brunswick, ME, Sandra Certo and her husband Franco of Scarborough, ME, Suzanne Cordoba of Gray, ME and Michael Maheux of Lewiston, ME.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Angela Belmonte, Jason Richardson, Jessica Godin, Desiree Cordoba, Ian Simpson and his wife Jennifer, Krystal Cordoba, Ashley English and her husband Christopher, Alexandria Veinott and her husband Chance and Samantha Miles and her husband Robert III. In addition, she was blessed with 12 great grandchildren whom she adored: N’neka Hull, Kayani Hull, Mia Belmonte, Skyloh Godin, Zoe Simpson, Chloe Veinott, Eli Veinott, Robert Miles IV, Natalie Miles, Samuel Richardson, Alexis Simpson and Calvin Miles as well as many nieces and nephews.

She loved spending time with her family and friends. In her earlier years she enjoyed dancing, camping, bowling and attending the Knights of Columbus Balls. She also enjoyed playing bingo, cards, going to Casinos, attending plays, watching her soaps, catching up on the phone with family and friends, shopping, decorating and simply enjoying life. Irene will be remembered for her unrelenting faith in God, her unconditional love for all and her beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed. The family wishes to thank the Staff at Maine Medical Center who comforted and supported her in her final days. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston April 17 Monday 2 - 4 & 6 - 8. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated April 18th Tuesday 11:00 am at the funeral home. Committal to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Donation may be made to a food bank or a charity of your choice in Irene's memory. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584