Rita L. Caron

Portland-Rita Letendre Caron, 86, of Westbrook, died on October 3, 2010, after spending the day with family and friends.

She was born in Lewiston, Maine to Earnest and Rose Letendre, on July 19, 1924, one of six children. She graduated Lewiston High School in 1943, and late in life, earned an associates degree in business from the University of Southern Maine. She was married to Laureat J Caron for 27 years and they raised 11 children together. She was a foster grandparent for many years, and was also involved in politics.

She was predeceased by her brothers Alfred Letendre and Benoit Letendre, two grandsons, Josiah Caron and Timothy Foshay, and former husband Laureat J Caron.

She will be missed by her sisters Marguerite Violette, Theresa Canuel, her husband Omar, Beatrice Leconte , her husband Normand, and sister-in-law Jackie Letendre, all of Lewiston; her children, Roger Caron of Lewiston, his wife Bonnie, Pat Jenkins of Bangor, her husband Michael, Regina Caron of Idyllwild, CA, Bea Lane of Raymond, Susan Taliento of Westbrook, her husband Louis, Larry Caron, his wife Brenda, Dan Caron and his wife Dorene, all of Gorham, Rene Caron, his wife Cathy, Gerard Caron, his wife Thea, and Rita Taylor, all of Baltimore, MD, Ann Foshay of Vassalboro and her husband Robert; her 32 grandchildren and 21 great-grand children, as well as several nieces and nephews. We would also like to acknowledge Rena Distasio, a family friend who was like a daughter to Rita.

The family would like to thank the staff of Rocky Hill Manor of Westbrook for all the kindness, support and care given to their mother during the last two years.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00 pm at Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodfords St, Portland, ME 04103. The funeral service will follow immediately at 1:00pm, at the funeral Home

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Rita’s guestbook