Ronald A. Cayer

LEWISTON: Ronald A. Cayer, 83, of Lewiston passed away Wednesday morning October 14, 2015 at D’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He was born in Manhattan, NY on July 27, 1932 a son of the late Roland and Evelyn (Ouellette) Cayer. His family moved to Maine when he was a young boy and he attended Auburn schools. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War and received several medals. In 1958, he married Gilmay Fraser at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Lewiston. Ronald worked for many years at Bates Mill and Advanced Heal and worked as a custodian for the Auburn School department and also at CMMC in Lewiston. Ronald was a man who loved his family & believed in working hard to provide for them. His work ethic is seen today in the work ethics of not only his sons and daughters but in his grandchildren as well. To coworkers he was known for his humor, his gentleness and his pleasant personality. He walked everywhere with a spring in his step. His family and friends will miss the sound of his whistling, the songs he sang and the little ditties he made up. We will miss forever the sound of him yodeling and his endless knowledge of the TV stars of his generation. Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gilmay (Fraser) Cayer, his sons Gerald and wife Tami, Mark and his wife Sue, daughters Sandy Thompson and husband Bob, Lorie Morin and husband Mike. His grandchildren Joseph Thompson and husband John, Jason-Michael Thompson and wife Cindy, Mark Cayer Jr and wife Katrina, Michael Cayer and companion Hannah, Tom Carr and fiancé Jen, Chelsea, Ethan and Annie Cayer, Nicole, Katie and Dale Morin and 6 great-grandchildren Alexandria, Robert and Gabriella Thompson, Kiarra, Mark III and Gavin Cayer. His brothers Albert and Wife Roberta, Earnest and wife Shirley, sisters Angelina and companion Ted, Dolores and husband Bob and many, many dear nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents, a twin brother, sister Rollande and husband Norm Ebach, brother Francis Cayer. The family wishes to thank the staff at D’Youville Pavillion 4 West. There are those of you who hold a special place in his heart and we knew how well you cared for him. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Sunday October 18 from 3-6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn on Monday October 19 at 11am followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable donation in Ronald’s memory to: Activities Program at D’Youville Pavilion 102 Campus Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.