Theresa Bell

Auburn - Theresa Bell, 79, of Minot, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2013 at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Lewiston February 10, 1934, a daughter of the late William and Jeannette (Emond) Gagnon. On November 24, 1951, she married the love of her life, Roland Bell in Lewiston at St. Peter's Church. Together they worked very hard and raised their family in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Roland passed away in 1981. Theresa was a dedicated homemaker and also worked at various jobs including as house keeper and prep cook at Clover Manor. She was a former member of St. Louis Parish and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards every weekend, especially Cribbage and Canasta, with her brother Hank and his wife Donna, and sister Jeannine and brother-in-law Oscar, spending summers at the family camp in Livermore, her cats, and especially the very precious time she spent with her grandchildren.Theresa is survived by her five children: William Bell and wife Linda of Minot, Diane Mitchell and husband Phil Jr. of Minot, Daniel Bell and wife Victoria of Mechanic Falls, Timothy Bell and wife Amanda of Livermore, Nancy Bell and fiancee Tony Morin of Poland, a brother, Henry Gagnon of New Gloucester, a sister, Jeannine Pinard of Auburn, 11 Grandchildren; Scott,Julie,Toby, Todd, Danyelle, Joshua, Ashley, Matthew, Kayden, Taylor, and Brittney, as well as 20 Great-Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Roland Bell, brothers, Maurice and Robert Gagnon and a sister Yvette Gagne. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at The Androscoggin Hospice House for the wonderful care they gave Theresa during her stay there. We miss and love you very much. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Bell family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

A Memorial service will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Chapel at a future date. Those wishing may make donations in Theresa's memory to: The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, Me. 04240. A Service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Me. 04210. 783-8545