Imelda M. Dionne

Lewiston- Imelda M. Dionne 90, of Lewiston formerly of Sanford, died Tuesday April 3, 2012 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Claire, N.B. Canada on August 3, 1921 a daughter of the late David and Catherine (Lang) Chasse. Imelda married Camille Dionne on June 30, 1941, he predeceased her in January 1992. They moved to Sanford in May 1955 to provide a better life for their children. Imelda moved to Lewiston in 2000 to be with her daughter Yolande who became her primary caregiver. She was a kind and hard working person who was very devoted to her family, she had a heart of gold and lived for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially during the holiday seasons. Imelda had six children, four predeceased her, Gil, Dianne, Odette and Marie. Her deep faith in God and devotion to the blessed Mother Mary carried her through life's challenges. She leaves her two daughters Yolande Dionne of Lewiston and Monique Dionne of Windham, NH, four grandchildren: Jeff Dionne and wife Bridget of Lewiston, Michelle Shepard and husband Scott of Sanford, Christina Dionne of Sanford, Sasha and Seth Berek of Windham, NH, five great grandchildren: Madison and Megan Shepard, Jonathan and Victoria Balda and Ava Dionne, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Imelda's life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Family will receive guests at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, Lower Church Monday from 10:00am with a Mass following at 11 AM. Committal will be held at a later date in Sanford. In lieu of flowers: Masses or donations in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086-1240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584