Therese Carrier Fortier

AUBURN - Thérèse (Carrier) Fortier (98) of Auburn, Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 12, 2022. Thérèse was born on December 11, 1924 to Valerie Roy and Lucien Carrier, St. Gedéon, Province of Quebec, Canada. She was a dedicated wife and matriarch, who was cherished by all who knew her. With her infamous, “As-tu Faim?”, Thérèse insured that no one went without a snack or meal. Thérèse was a voracious knitter and donated her projects to the Catholic charities of Maine, and her time to Search.

Thérèse was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Raymond Fortier and her daughter Jacqueline. Thérèse is survived by her children, Julie Fortier; Carmelle (Ronald) Daigle; Roger (Pam) Fortier; Grandchildren, Dawn (Peter) Morong; Steven (Shannon) Daigle; Thomas (Nicole) Daigle; Michelle (Brian) Cole; Jill Boulanger (Philip Hunt); and Craig (Nicole) Fortier; Great-grandchildren, Colby & Riley Daigle; Liam & Keegan Morong; Caleb & Ava Cole; Landon & Reese Daigle; Haylie Boulanger; and Elinor Fortier.

Thérèse is also survived by her brother Claude Carrier (Evelyn Rancourt); her sisters Fernande Bisson; Marie-Blanche Tetrault; Isabelle (André) Busque; Elisabeth (René) Côté; in-laws, Noëlline & Germain Pepin; Huguette Lachance; Claire Fortier; many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. She was predeceased by brothers, Maurice Carrier; Frank Carrier; Victor Carrier; and sisters Jeanne D’Arc Poulin; Germaine Bastien; Sr. Hélène Carrier; and Françoise Giroux.

Visitation to be held Monday, December, 19, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston. A funeral Mass is scheduled at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Sabattus at 11 am, Tues, 12/20/2022 followed by committal prayers at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com

In lieu of flowers, it is Thérèse’s wish that a donation be made to Search, Suite B, 270 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210.