LEWISTON- Jeannine T. Roy, 68, of Auburn Maine peacefully passed away on Thursday April 26, 2018 at Central Maine Medical Center with her loving children by her side. She was born in Lewiston on April 10, 1950 a daughter of the late Albert and Murielle Guay Roy. She attended Lewiston schools and was a graduate of Lewiston High School, class of 1968. For many years Jeannine worked at Bradlees in Lewiston until its closing and later worked as a cash associate for Brinks Inc. also in Lewiston until her retirement. Among her interests were gardening, crocheting and always taking care of people. But, her greatest enjoyment in life was the love and time she spent with her children and five grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by many.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (Mercier) Lewis and her husband Brian of Auburn, her son James R. Mercier and his wife Wendy of Lewiston, Her 5 loving grandchildren, Caitlyn and Jacob Lewis of Auburn and Carter, Coleman & Ella Mercier of Lewiston. She also leaves behind her sister, Anita Smart and her husband Brian of Lewiston and her brother William Pleau of Lewiston. Jeannine was predeceased by her loving daughter, Rebecca L. Mercier in 1979 and also by her stepfather, Roland Pleau.
Condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
A memorial gathering and celebration of her life will take place at Fortin\Lewiston on Wednesday May 2, 2018 from 5-7pm. Burial will take place on Thursday May 3 at 9:00am at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Jeannine’s memory to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital 22 Bramhall St. Portland, ME 04102. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.
