Murielle I. Melanson

Leeds- Murielle I. Melanson 87, of Quaker Ridge Rd. Leeds died Thursday October 11, 2012 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was Born in Lewiston on October 7, 1925 a daughter of the late Alfred Fournier and Florence Boulet. Murielle married the love of her life Arthur Melanson on April 30, 1945 in Lewiston, he predeceased her in 1998. She loved staying home and raising her seven children, but later in life she became a CNA and worked for CMMC. Her greatest treasure and love was spending as much time as possible with her entire family. Murielle loved the holidays with her family and pulled out all the stops for these celebrations, decorating her home elaborately. She enjoyed many summers via poolside with her family as well as vacationing to places across the country. Murielle enjoyed playing cards, knitting, and cooking. She leaves her children Rene Melanson and his wife Kathy of Leeds, Paul Melanson of Lewiston, Pauline Melanson and her longtime companion Randy Tibbetts, of Leeds, Rachel McNaughton and her husband Jim of Leeds, Michael Melanson and his wife Diane, of Leeds, Thomas Melanson and his wife Mary of Leeds, and Mark Melanson of Leeds, two brothers Arthur and Richard Paradis both of Lewiston, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 6 step grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters Gilberte Bernier and Helene Fournier and two brothers Rene and William Fournier. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Murielle's life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin Lewiston Friday 6-9. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, upstairs church. If you wish in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Rd, Leeds ME 04263. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.