Joseph H. Caron

Lewiston - Joseph H. "Joe" Caron, 86, formerly of the Ferry Rd. in Lisbon for 32 years, passed away Tuesday evening September 27th at d'Youville Pavilion with his son at his side. He was born in Lewiston November 17, 1924, a son of David and Delcia (Gagnon) Caron. He was educated in local schools and remained a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Caron was a Military Veteran having served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On January 25, 1947 he married the former Priscilla A. Gervais who predeceased him on December 29, 2009. Joe was a well-known meat cutter who worked for many years in local grocery stores until his retirement and was a member of The American Legion Post # 158 in Lisbon. Among his favorite enjoyments were going for Sunday drives, watching old movies, especially westerns, and he and his wife Priscilla attending and supporting Grange Hall Bean Suppers around the state, especially the one in Danville. Joe enjoyed bowling in local leagues, had a keen interest in cars and when he was younger, enjoyed hunting. He was a very loving, devoted and hard-working husband and father who will be greatly missed. His son Marcel wishes to thank Dr. Kurt Oswald and his staff, the staff of Androscoggin HomeCare and Hospice, and all staff at d'Youville Pavilion, especially on 3 West for the care, compassion and support shown to Joe and his son during his illness. He leaves his son Marcel Caron of Auburn; several sisters and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Caron was predeceased by his wife Priscilla Caron, two sisters Lorretta Mathieu and Rose Albert and three brothers Roland, Fernand and Robert Caron. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Caron family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Funeral Notice: Caron, Joseph H. Caron 9/27/11. Committal prayers at St. Peter's Cemetery Chapel Sat. 9 AM with the Fr. Lionel Chouinard officiating. At Joe's request, there are no visiting hours. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to

Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819 Lewiston, ME 04243-0819.

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, Auburn, 783-8545.