Loretta A. Robitaille

Lisbon Falls- On Tuesday November 3rd Loretta was called to be with the Lord and her husband Bob while at home in Lisbon Falls surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Loretta Agnes Ostiguy in Troy, N.Y. on Sept. 10, 1938 to Joseph and Margaret Ostiguy and was the oldest child of 5. In her earlier years she worked for Montgomery Wards and the telephone company as an operator. She was happily married to Robert E. Robitaille on March 17, 1960. She was the cornerstone of her family. While raising 5 children Loretta was an active and devoted member of Holy Family church which later became part of the Holy Trinity parish. She was the Director of Religious Education for over 25 years and also ran the RCIA & RCAC programs while earning her degree in religious education. She was on the parish council for many years and was involved in most committees. She was a member of a bowling league for over 10 years. She enjoyed ceramics, a passion passed down from her mother. She made many gifts over the years for family and friends which are still cherished today. She enjoyed knitting until arthritis made it difficult to continue. All of the children and most of the grandchildren have a blanket knitted by her. She is survived by her brothers Richard Ostiguy & wife Pat of Latham NY, Paul Ostiguy & wife Rose of Cohoes NY, Robert Ostiguy & wife Aggie of Cohoes NY; Sons Robert Robitaille & wife Arlette of Lisbon Falls ME, Richard Robitaille & wife Nikki of Galway NY, Michael Robitaille & wife Lolita of Lisbon Falls ME; Daughters Cheryl Robitaille of Lisbon Falls ME and Kathy McLean & husband Mike of Westbrook ME; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her Sisters-in-law (Cohorts in cruising) Nancy Ellison and Janet Robitaille of Malta NY & brother-in-law Tom Robitaille & wife Helen of Malta NY. Loretta was pre-deceased by her husband Robert (Tilly) of 50 years, both parents, her sister Margaret (Peggy) Geden, nephew David Ostiguy, grandson Nick Robitaille and BFF since childhood Helen Pillsworth. She is loved and will be dearly missed by all. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be Sunday Nov 8, from 4-7 PM at Crosman Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday Nov. 9 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Church. Committal will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Holy Trinity Building Fund 67 Frost Hill Rd. Lisbon Falls, ME 04252. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 (207) 353-4951.