Muriel R. Vachon

LEWISTON - Muriel R. (Lachance) Vachon, 79, a resident of Homefield St., Lewiston passed away early Friday morning at Ouellette’s Adult Foster Home after a long battle with dementia with her family by her side. She was born, February 27, 1931, the daughter of Oliva and Marie Rose (Bolduc) Lachance. She had worked for the Bates Mill for several years followed by 18 years for the Lewiston School Lunch Program, and was also a member of the pastoral care volunteers at Holy Family Church. Muriel loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as well as singing and dancing with them. She also enjoyed traveling on bus trips and was an avid volunteer. Survivors include her husband, Gaston of 57 years, a son, James and his wife, Nancy, daughters, Ann Gagne and husband, Robbie, and Nancy Toussaint and husband Arthur, a sister, Yolande Dowling and husband, Jim; three grandchildren, Kelly Withers and husband, Scott, Kim Desjardins and husband, Todd, and Madeline Gagne; five great grandchildren, Izabel, Olivia, and Lillian Desjardins, as well as Samuel and Elizabeth Withers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Darlene Miller and their extended family at Ouellette’s Adult Foster Care Home, Ron, Pat, Donna, and Suzie for their superb care and compassion given to our mother and wife during her final journey. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com VACHON died in Lewiston, August 20, 2010, Mrs. Muriel R. Vachon age 79 years a resident of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Muriel’s life will be celebrated MONDAY 11:00AM at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. Interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations in Muriel’s name may be made to Ouellette’s Adult Foster Care 124 Prospect Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday 6-8PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023