Mary C. Archibald

LEWISTON: Mary Caron Archibald, 95, of Monmouth died July 17, 2016 in Lewiston at Marshwood Nursing Center. She was born on February 8, 1921 in Mattawamkeag, ME a daughter of the late Cora (Bilyea) and Ligori (Tom) Coro\Caron. She was the 9th of 14 children. She met and married Elmer Lloyd Archibald of Bartlett, NH on July 28, 1945. They were together for 50 years and raised a son, Timothy.

Mary enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, gardening and visiting with all of her brothers and sisters and their families.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Archibald and his wife Carol of Sabattus, former daughter-in-law, Kathy of Lewiston, three grandchildren, Kandice Sage of North Carolina, Michael Archibald, USMC and Kimberly Archibald of Lewiston, one sister Annie Hanson of Turner and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd and her siblings; Mildred Rosebush, Paul Caron, Lawrence Ayotte, Dennis Caron, Kay Pratt, Matthew Coro, Helen Leavitte, Maurice Caron, Cecile Leblanc, Agnes Grimmel, Alvina Biron, and Cora Tremblay.

The family wishes to thank the staff of both Marshwood Nursing Center and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for the care of their mother.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

A Liturgy of the word service honoring Mary’s life will be held on Saturday July 30, 2016 at 10:30 at the funeral home. A private committal will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn following the service. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.