Gabriella Rose McGinley

Lewiston- Gabriella Rose McGinley, 6 months of Auburn, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 28, 2012 at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Lewiston on March 14, 2012; a daughter of John and Carolyn (Michaud) McGinley.

Gabriella melted the hearts of everyone she met with her huge smile and big beautiful eyes, even throughout her sickness and discomfort. Along with family and friends she enchanted nurses, doctors and all who came close to her. Though her time with us was very short, Gabriella’s smile and her ability to light up any room will live on in our hearts forever. She leaves her parents John and Carolyn of Auburn, sister Olyvia, twin sister Isabella, brother John, paternal grandmother June McGinley and her partner Normand Poulin, maternal grandparents Connie Michaud, and Leo and his wife Theresa Michaud, aunts and uncles: Sue and Charlie Stimpson, Mark McGinley and Judy Stimpson, Jim McGinley, Bobbi-Jo McGinley, Jamie Michaud, Pam and Dan Reed, Brian and Jessica Michaud, Amy and Jim Ferguson, Phil Michaud, and honorary grammie Judy Whiting and her husband Reed Fickling . She is predeceased by her paternal grandfather Francis McGinley. You are invited to offer condolences or share a fond memory of Gabriella by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gabriella’s memorial garden either at the service or via mail, are welcomed and appreciated.

A celebration of Gabriella’s life will be celebrated on Saturday from 9-11 AM at East Auburn Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM at the church. A private family committal will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 7838545.